() "Do you want to recommend Zixuan to PolyGram?" Master Qin couldn't help being surprised when he heard the old man's words. He didn't expect that the old man was very energetic and could actually recommend people to join PolyGram. It seems that this old man is also a musician.
Man, I just haven't heard of him.
The old man nodded solemnly and said: "It's natural. If Xiao Zixuan's voice is trained, he can definitely be on the stage of the music industry, and he will achieve very good results. His voice is too special and charming. It's
A person born for music, even if I don't recommend him, he will achieve brilliant achievements in the future. I just helped him and let him enter the music industry earlier.
When I was young, I had the dream of being a singer, but when I was twenty-five, I damaged my voice due to over-training. Even after various treatments, I could not recover, so I had to give up.
A singer's dream.
Then, I had to work as an arranger in a small music company, and then gradually gained a reputation in the industry. Later, I was hired by Bao Jinli. At Bao Jinli, I learned a lot of things, from arranging to composing lyrics.
I have been exposed to and thoroughly studied the recording, soundtrack, etc.
In this way, I have been working in PolyGram for 20 to 30 years. Because I have outstanding experience and ability, and I am an old man in the company, I was vigorously promoted and became a music producer. Nowadays, there are many singers in Hong Kong.
They have produced songs and are relatively well-known in the industry.
Now that I am getting older, I have no choice but to bid farewell to the company and return to my hometown to live with my son. I have opened a small music studio like this and take some time to play every day, so I can spend my old age peacefully."
Although the old man spoke simply and calmly, Wang Zixuan became more and more excited as he listened. This old man was really secretive. It seemed that his status in Bao Jinli was definitely not low. No wonder he recommended him there in such a strong tone.
With his help, I will definitely be able to successfully enter the Hong Kong music scene.
Master Qin also felt that Zixuan was lucky enough to meet such a reclusive master. He must be equivalent to a veteran figure to be able to work in Baojinli for twenty or thirty years. Such a heavyweight figure could help him.
, it’s hard for Zixuan not to succeed. It seems that Zixuan’s dream journey is about to begin.
The more the old man looked at Zixuan, the more he liked him and said, "Xiao Zixuan, are you willing to become my disciple?"
Upon hearing this, Zixuan nodded excitedly, picked up the tea cup on the table, and bowed to the old man: "Disciple Zixuan has met the master, and asked the master to accept me. I will study hard and become a world-class singer to achieve your dream.
A dream, of course, is also my dream.”
"Haha, you are such a smart disciple. Well, the old man will accept you. Remember, you are the only disciple of the master, and also a closed disciple. My name is Li Bifu. If you don't learn well,
, Don’t report my name randomly. When you are my disciple, you will definitely suffer a lot in the future. If you regret it now, you can give up, I won’t blame you." The old man picked up the teacup in Zixuan’s hand and said.
Zixuan shook his head and said firmly: "Ten minutes on stage and ten years of hard work off stage. Only after enduring hardship can you become a master. I still understand these simple truths. I don't want to live a mediocre life. I want to
Step on the glorious stage and show yourself to everyone. If you can realize your dreams, it doesn't matter if you have to suffer a little. Please accept me, master, and I will definitely work hard to learn from you..."
The old man patted the table excitedly, patted Zixuan on the shoulder happily, and said, "Okay, I will accept you. You will definitely not regret today's decision in the future."
Yinmeng saw that Zixuan had become Grandpa's disciple, and said excitedly: "Okay, okay, then I will have someone to play with. Zixuan, you must help me origami. You must keep your word. You just said that Grandpa
I teach you music and you play with me."
"No problem, Xiao Mengmeng..." Zixuan agreed readily.
"What little Mengmeng? You're not that big yet. I've decided to call you Xiao Xuanxuan from now on." Yinmeng pouted and said.
Xiaoxuanxuan? Zixuan couldn't help but be surprised, why did it sound so unpleasant?
"Okay, it's almost noon, why don't we all go to the restaurant to have dinner together..." Master Qin said.
The old man waved his hand and said: "No, the meal has been prepared at home. Xiaoyinmeng and I have to go back to eat, otherwise her mother will be worried. That's it. Tomorrow Xiaozixuan will come to Tianlai to learn music theory with me.
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Master Qin nodded, took Zixuan's hand and said, "Okay, next time we make time to go out to eat together, Zixuan and I won't disturb you."
"Goodbye, little Mengmeng, I will definitely help you origami tomorrow..." Zixuan waved to Yinmeng.
"Hmm..." Nemu nodded disappointedly. She had just made a friend with a child of the same age, and they were separated immediately. Of course, she was a little unhappy. She was looking forward to those origami.
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After leaving the Tianlai Music Room, Zixuan and Qin Shishi found a relatively clean small restaurant and ordered two dishes and ate briefly. Then Qin Shishi took Zixuan to the Zhonghua Bookstore to find out about music.
Borrowing some books and understanding some music in advance should leave a good impression on the elderly.
In this era, there are very few books on music theory in mainland China, and there are even fewer music books in this small county. After browsing through it, I found that the books related to music all talk about some theoretical principles, and there are no
It was an introductory music theory book. In desperation, the two of them had no choice but to go home.
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The next day, Zixuan also got up early and went to a nearby park for morning exercises. He must have had the music teacher he had just hired there.
When Zixuan came to the park, he found Li Bifu doing Tai Chi. He also stood next to the old man and started doing Tai Chi together.
After Li Bifu did Tai Chi several times in a row, he found no signs of impatience in Zixuan and was even satisfied. After stopping his movements, he said to Zixuan: "Well, you can keep your composure, it's not bad. This morning,
Let me teach you some Qi training methods first."
"How to practice qi?" Zixuan was a little confused. He fainted after practicing qi. It can't be qigong. What I want to learn is music, not qigong. Did the old man just wake up and his head is foggy? Practicing qi,
I'm still building a foundation!
Li Bifu ignored Zixuan's doubts and explained: "Qi training, in layman's terms, means practicing breath, so what is breath?
You must use your breath when singing. The breath in popular music consists of two alternating movements: exhalation and inhalation. There should never be a third action, such as pause, re-breathing, re-exhaling, stealing air, leaking air, etc.
In terms of one breath and one breath, singing is the art of breathing. Don't put the cart before the horse and place too much emphasis on inhalation. This will greatly weaken the singer's performance and communication skills. Essentials of practice: To use your breath, you must exhale and inhale.
Work alternately, stabilize the breath, and move in a coherent manner."
As Li Bifu explained, Zixuan gradually became fascinated. He was now certain that Li Bifu was definitely a music master. Such knowledge of Qi training could not be heard in ordinary places, and no one would understand it.
Singing requires Qi, and with Qi, you can sing the whole song coherently. Therefore, practicing Qi is a very important step in getting started with singing, and it requires practice day after day.
In the past, Zixuan only heard on TV that some singers had to practice qi and raise their voices, but he had no idea how to practice qi. Now that he finally had the opportunity to learn, he naturally had to study seriously.
Li Bifu paused for a moment, gave Zixuan time to think, and then continued: "I have told you the principles of Qi training. Now I will teach you a Qi training method. You will use this training method every morning in the future.
Practice Qi, but don’t practice it too much, otherwise it will put a burden on the body, and it is even possible to practice bad Qi.
The Qi training method I teach you is called weak sustain exercise. Make the sound of "Si" and hold "Si" in one breath for 20-30 seconds. Take 5-7 breaths as a group. Practice 3-5 groups each time. Once you are proficient,
Finally, you can use "Si" to replace the lyrics to complete the entire song. The requirement is that the sound must be light, thin, continuous, and long.
That's probably it. You have just started. What music theory knowledge is there that you don't know? Learn slowly, step by step, and the master will lead you in. Practice depends on yourself and practice by yourself."
After Li Bifu finished speaking, he started practicing Tai Chi alone and ignored Zixuan.
Zixuan recalled Li Bifu's words in his mind, and then practiced Qi according to the method he taught. At the beginning, it was difficult for Zixuan to hold on to "silk" for twenty or thirty seconds in one breath, and the maximum was twelve.
It wouldn't work in three seconds, but he was not discouraged. Everything is difficult at the beginning. If you want to stand in the spotlight and become the center of attention, you must learn to endure hardships. It is not his habit to give up when encountering the slightest difficulty.
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As Zixuan gradually practiced, he was able to "silk" for about twenty seconds in one breath, which was a big gain. The potential in his body was gradually developed, but what made Zixuan a little embarrassed was that
, many people around were looking at him. Some young people thought that Zixuan was sick. After all, the sound of "Si" was similar to the cry of a snake. If he kept imitating the cry of a snake, it would naturally seem abnormal to others.
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"Don't care about other people's eyes. Learn to ignore these things. You will stand on a stage singing with thousands of people in the future. How can you be afraid? This is also a test for you. Learn to adapt." Li Bi
He patted Zixuan's shoulder again and said.
Zixuan nodded and no longer cared about Zixuan's weird eyes. If these dozens of people made him feel guilty, what would he do in front of thousands, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people? He would wet his pants with fear.
Hey, you have to start practicing typhoon from a baby.
After Zixuan no longer cared about the weird looks around him, the other people looked at him for a while and then looked away. After all, it was very polite to stare at someone for a long time.
Gradually, a ray of golden sunlight shone down, and as the sun rose, Zixuan also stopped his practice, said goodbye to Li Bifu, and walked home.
Back home, Master Qin had already prepared breakfast. She knew that Zixuan had gone to do morning exercises, so she had no doubts and told Zixuan to wash her hands and eat. After eating, she was going to Tianlai Music Room to study music with Li Bifu.
