The guqin ranks first among the Four Arts of the Chinese Scholar: qin (guqin), qi (go), shu (calligraphy) and hua (painting), carrying thousands of years of cultural heritage.
The “TianGong Guqin Academy” guqin class was fully booked shortly after registration opened. To satisfy the great enthusiasm of guqin lovers, seats for auditors are now available for HIT faculty and students. Auditors won’t get to play the guqin themselves but can join the lectures and watch demonstrations given by Li Shaoguo, the president of Heilongjiang Guqin Association, and watch fingering demonstrations.
Jointly hosted by HIT Library and Heilongjiang Guqin Association, and co-organized by HIT Student Union, Postgraduate Union and Qinghui Guqin Society, the 8-week course runs from October 14 to December 2, 2026. Classes are held 18:30–19:30 every Wednesday in the Multi-function Hall on the first floor of the library.
Starting with Guqin basics and jianzi pu (ancient Guqin tablature), the course teaches fundamental finger movements including gou and tiao, helping students learn to play the classic piece Xianweng Cao.
Notes for Auditors:
✅ Eligibility: All HIT faculty and students
✅ No online registration needed; seats limited, first-come, first-served
✅ Auditors may only observe and listen, no hands-on practice
✅ Keep quiet and avoid unapproved photography or video recording.
Come and meet the gentle Guqin melodies on Wednesday evenings. We welcome all Guqin lovers!
