PiPa_Dizi

Name: 民族器乐 Chinese Traditional Musical Instruments

Category: Culture

Textbook:

Description: Chinese Traditional Musical Instruments (琵琶和笛子)

Time: Sunday 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Classroom: 372

Fee: 10.00

Student limit: 20

Minimum age: 7

Maximum age:

Students registered: 0

Teacher: 陶君彦 pipa@pittsburgh-chinese-school.org

Assistant: 陶承熙

Syllabus:

民族器乐（琵琶，笛子）

To participate in Pipa class, students will have to obtain their own pipas. If you are interested, consult me and I can help you find a pipa to purchase. Most starting pipas cost around $200-$300. Students will also need their own set of plastic nails and tape. I will provide all other materials used in the class such as music sheets. 

Kids can start learning the pipa as young as five years old. It does take some focus and patience, so it might be a bit tricky for the really little ones at first. Learning the pipa isn’t easy, but with practice and dedication, it can be super rewarding. If you're up for a fun challenge, we'd love to have you join us!

In pipa class, we’ll follow a fun and structured routine to help everyone improve and enjoy playing together. We’ll start with 10 minutes of warm-up exercises to build finger strength, improve technique, and get comfortable with the instrument. Then we’ll move into 30 minutes of guided practice, where we’ll work on specific pieces step by step, focusing on rhythm, finger placement, and musical expression. To wrap up, we’ll spend the last 10 minutes rehearsing together as a group, putting everything we’ve learned into practice and getting a feel for playing in sync with others.

We will play a variety of pieces from traditional and modern chinese songs to catchy tunes from around the world.