Gu Su Xing(Journey to Suzhou) | Bamboo Flute Sheet Music

Static Sheet Music

Dynamic Sheet Music

Gu Su Xing(Journey to Suzhou) is a timeless classic in the art of Chinese bamboo flute performance. Composed in 1962 by the renowned bamboo flute soloist and composer Jiang Xianwei, it stands as one of the representative works of the Southern School of bamboo flute. Since its release, it has won wide popularity among audiences for its rich Jiangnan charm, graceful melody and profound emotional expression. It has become an essential piece for bamboo flute players, and is hailed as a classic in the treasure house of Chinese national music. It has been performed on international stages on many occasions, showcasing the unique allure of Jiangnan music to the world.
The piece has a complete musical structure. In terms of performing techniques, it fully brings out the soft, full and mellow tone of the qudi (bass bamboo flute). By employing the typical Jiangnan silk-and-bamboo techniques — vibrato, appoggiatura, grace notes and finger taps — it renders every note clear, delicate and rounded, perfectly embodying the style of the Southern School bamboo flute. Among all interpretations, the version by Yu Xunfa is acclaimed in the field for its profound artistic conception and rich lingering charm, recognized as the definitive performance.
The sheet music is sourced from the Internet. The original audio and accompaniment are adapted from Yu Xunfa’s 1992 edition released by Cradle Records. The piece is in the key of C and can be performed on a C key bamboo flute with all holes closed as 5.

Gu Su Xing(Journey to Suzhou) | Bamboo Flute Sheet Music

Static Sheet Music

Dynamic Sheet Music

Suggested For You

Control Panel×

Metronome

Pitch Shifter

Comments0