Exploring the Historical Origins, Artistic Charm, and Heritage Development Path of Sichuan Yangqin

Abstract

This paper first reviews the origins and development of Sichuan yangqin, analyzing its unique artistic features and artistic value.
It then highlights several key issues currently facing Sichuan yangqin: first, the aging audience, with a lack of younger viewers; second, the
excessive length of traditional pieces, which fails to meet modern aesthetic demands; third, the serious loss of performers and the lack of an
effective talent pipeline; and fourth, the scarcity of new works and insufficient creative innovation. To address these issues, the paper proposes
several solutions: using modern media to expand its influence, streamlining traditional pieces to align with modern rhythms, promoting the
creation of new works, expanding educational channels to cultivate new talent, and improving the living conditions of performers. Through
these measures, it is hoped that the traditional characteristics of Sichuan yangqin can be preserved while also promoting its organic integration
with modern elements, fostering the diversification and modernization of its repertoire, and ensuring its sustainable development and inheritance in the contemporary era.