The purpose of this study is to know the techniques for playing the Gayageum of Kunak out of Yeongsanhoesang. In order to do that, this study analyzed appearing tones, got to know the modes of Kunak and examined the functions according to the modes us...
The purpose of this study is to know the techniques for playing the Gayageum of Kunak out of Yeongsanhoesang. In order to do that, this study analyzed appearing tones, got to know the modes of Kunak and examined the functions according to the modes using the existing theories. The conclusion is as follows:
The constituent tones of the 1st and 2nd phrases of the first movement are Hwangjong, Taeju, Jungryeo, Imjong and Namryeo. The mode is Pyeongjo with the fundamental tone of Hwangjong. Those of the rest part from the 3rd phrases of the first movement are Imjong, Namryeo, Hwangjong, Taeju and Goseon. The mode is Pyeongjo with the fundamental tone of Imjong.
The techniques for Pyeongjo mode are Yoseong for the fundamental tone, Pyeongseong for Sangil, Toiseong or Chuseong for Sangi, Yoseong for Sangsam and Toiseong for Sangsa in accordance with the existing theories.
This study analyzed the constituent tones, centering on Toiseong because the positions for Toiseong are important in order to make the techniques clear in accordance with the mode. The positions for Toiseong are Hwangjong(Sangi) and Goseon(Sangsa) from the 3rd phrase of the first movement considering the mode of Kunak.
The techniques for playing Piri of the current Kunak harmonize with the techniques for the existing theories. But, Gayageum plays Toiseong for Goseon and Namryeo and this causes disharmony when playing Orchestra.
Therefore, Gayageum should play Toiseong for Hwangjong and Goseon from the 3rd phrases of the first movement so the techniques for Kunak can harmonize with other instruments.
Gayageum players can establish the correct mode and proper technique by modifying techniques.