My proof of concept has been coming along well. After purchasing Native Instruments East Asia sample library, I am able to incorporate a variety of Chinese instruments that I otherwise wouldn’t have access to. This is a great tool for me to come up with ideas and lay down parts within my DAW without having …
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The research article, “Perceived diversity norms, cultural identity styles and bicultural identity consolidation in two bicultural groups in Australia”, by Tseung-Wong, Dandy, and Lane presents a study that examines how perceived diversity norms—multiculturalism, assimilation, and polyculturalism—relate to identity styles and bicultural identity consolidation among bicultural Australians. The authors highlight two integrating strategies that help bicultural …
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The research article by Yi Zhou and Feng Yu titled, “Integration of traditional Chinese music: An Evaluation of the interactive influence between traditional music and aesthetic thought”, explores the impact and role of Chinese aesthetic thought within traditional Chinese music. The authors explore the three philosophies of Confucianism, Taoism, and Mohism highlighting their perspectives and …
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The thesis “A History of Non-Western Bowed Instruments A look into the Eastern History of the Modern-Day Violin” by Sarah A. Bogen discusses the history, construction, and playing techniques of various bowed instruments from Asia. In Chapter 1, Bogen explains the origins of the erhu, a traditional Chinese instrument I have been learning for my …