Chinese Xun for Beginners: Play Your First Ancient, Ethereal Melody
[Coming Soon] Chinese Xun for Beginners: Play Your First Ancient, Ethereal Melody
A beginner-friendly modern Xun course, teaching you to master breath control and play complete pieces on one of the world’s oldest instruments, producing sound that directly calms the mind
What you'll learn
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    Master Basic Xun Knowledge: Learn the history, types, and proper holding techniques of the Xun, including correct embouchure (mouth shape for playing)
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    Learn Core Diaphragmatic Breathing: Control steady, sustained airflow to produce full and stable tones
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    Play All Basic Notes: Learn fingerings for 8-hole or 10-hole Xun to fluently cover the full range of notes
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    Perform Basic Expressive Techniques: Master techniques such as qi zhen yin (气震音, breath vibrato) and hua yin (滑音, glissando) to add emotion and an ancient flavor to melodies
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    Complete 2–3 Classic Pieces: From the rustic Chasing Dreams (追梦) to the distant-sounding Homeland Landscape (故乡的原风景), gaining a full sense of performance accomplishment
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    Develop Independent Practice and Instrument Care: Learn effective daily practice routines and basic cleaning and maintenance for the Xun
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Certificate of completion
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Description

Introduction:

This modern Xun course guides you through a journey across time. The seven-thousand-year-old instrument is simplified into core modules of breathing, fingering, and repertoire practice. The course aims to help beginners overcome initial hurdles and quickly play complete, moving melodies, experiencing the unique charm of the “voice of the earth.”

Duration & Structure
10 high-definition video lessons (~40 minutes), with close-up shots clearly showing embouchure, fingering, and all key techniques. After completing the course, you will have mastered a unique musical skill and gained profound inner calm.

Recommendation: After mastering this course, you can progress to Advanced Xun: Technique Deepening and Musical Expression to explore more advanced techniques and solo repertoire.

Core Benefits:

Quickly Achieve Musical Connection: The scientific teaching path allows you to play complete pieces in a short time and resonate with ancient culture.
Deeply Relieve Stress and Anxiety: Unique breathing exercises and the Xun’s pure tones serve as a powerful “sound meditation,” soothing the modern nervous system.
Experience the Oldest Music Hands-On: Play one of humanity’s earliest melodic instruments and feel the beauty of ancient sound aesthetics.
Cultivate Calmness and Focus: Xun practice naturally brings steady breathing, a peaceful mind, and heightened concentration.

Course Content:

10 high-definition video lessons (~40 minutes)
Module 1 — Introduction to Xun (3 lessons): History and cultural context, holding posture and embouchure, basic diaphragmatic breathing, playing middle register notes.
Module 2 — Fingerings and Breath Practice (4 lessons): Common fingerings, scale exercises, long-tone stability, basic expressive techniques (qi zhen yin).
Module 3 — Repertoire Practice and Expression (3 lessons): Step-by-step teaching of 1–2 classic modern Xun pieces, complete guided practice with emotional expression instructions.

Course Advantages:

Truly Beginner-Friendly: Start from producing the very first note; no prior music or instrument experience required.
Clear Close-Up Demonstrations: Ultra-close shots of embouchure and finger holes ensure every subtle movement is visible.
Efficient Learning Path: Highly condensed lessons focus directly on essential techniques and repertoire, delivering rapid results.
Cultural Immersion: Learn the history and philosophy behind the Xun while practicing, adding meaning to every session.
Support & Certification
WhatsApp support for questions
Certificate awarded upon course completion

Who This Course Is For:

Absolute beginners curious about ancient civilizations and primitive sounds.
Individuals seeking a unique and deep meditative or stress-relief practice.
Music enthusiasts who want to collect and master a distinctive instrument.
Practitioners focused on inner exploration and self-cultivation through artistic practice.

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[Coming Soon] Chinese Xun for Beginners: Play Your First Ancient, Ethereal Melody
A beginner-friendly modern Xun course, teaching you to master breath control and play complete pieces on one of the world’s oldest instruments, producing sound that directly calms the mind