Nhã Nhạc: Vietnamese Court Music in Hue

Abstract

This academic articles presents the characteristics of Nhã Nhạc
Vietnamese royalcourt musicof Hue.Aims to explain its history, band
instruments and inheritance. By studying the documentation and field work during the year 2010-2012. Hue royal court music, founded by NguyÍn Lords of the 13th century of the Le dynasty and development reached the top in the Nguyen Dynasty. In the 19th century, has been patronized by the royal family until the theater art school was Duyệt Thị Đườngor Huế Traditional and Royal Theater Art.Hue royal court music or Nhã Nhạc divided into two types: Dai Nhac band or great fanfare accompanied the ceremony: Tiểu nhạc or orchestra. Listening to music, and the serenaded. The original song, for the king and the royal family. The structure consists of a five note melody. The song was only played on the steps of the ritual. Clarinet and drums play a role in controlling the music, rituals and performances. The orchestra played for the audience entertainment and shows.Instrumental in Dai Nhacband such as trống (drum) mo and kèn bầu (Obo). The Tiểu nhạcbandfocus stringed instruments such as the đàn nhị (fiddle treble) đàn gáo (fiddle low) đàn tam (the harp) đàn nguyệt (harp Viet 2strings) đàn tỳ bà (harp 4strings) and sáo trúc (flute) and percussion. Musicians today have inherited the legacy passed on to the son of a musician. To develop a music school and outside the school system. However, some students may learn more and more specialized teachers. To develop skills and find a way professionals. Using a series of performances conservation both instrumental in employment various shows. And recording music for the show in a different city.