Hong Kong Music Miniatures (Printed Version)

[FEATURES] - Over a hundred pieces composed for Chinese opera performances, dedicated to the public domain - Set rhythms notated in traditional mnemonic notation with romanised version; melodies notated in gongche notation and staff notation - Categorised by metre, mode, mood role type, etc. - *Includes introduction to performance practices and notations [ABOUT] In Chinese opera, there is a repertoire of set rhythms, set tunes, preludes and interludes. These music pieces are often very short, thus the title of this project – “music miniatures”. Hong Kong Music Miniatures is a compilation of music pieces composed for Chinese opera, first released online in 2021. All pieces have been dedicated to the public domain so that they can be used freely in actual performances, just as the existing traditional repertoire. This printed version includes 147 pieces, where set rhythms are notated in traditional mnemonic notation with a romanised version based on Cantonese pronunciation provided, and melodic works are notated in both staff notation and gongche notation. With newly added introductions to the musical features of Chinese opera as well as the traditional mnemonic notation and gongche notation, we hope that this printed version will be more user-friendly and interesting to those who are new to the music of Chinese opera. [CONTENTS OVERVIEW] 1. *Concept 2. Public Domain Dedication Statement & Copyright Guidelines 3. *Notes on Music Scores (1): Types of Music 4. *Notes on Music Scores (2): Rhythm Notation, Metre & Tempo 5. *Notes on Music Scores (3): Traditional Mnemonic Notation for Set Rhythm, Gongche Notation 6. Table 1-1: Rhythm Notation 7. Table 1-2: Other Symbols 8. Table 2-1: Notation for Peking Gong Ensemble 9. Table 2-2: Notation for High-rimmed Gong / Chao Gong Ensemble 10. Table 2-3: Notation for Lead Drum (Drums, Clappers, Woodblocks) 11. Table 3-1: Gongche Notation 12. Table 3-2: Other Symbols Used in Gongche Notation 13. Music Score Index 14. Music Scores of Piece Nos. 1001-1070, 2001-2049 & 3001-3028 Note 1: * indicates exclusive contents in this printed version. Note 2: Please visit homepage of Hong Kong Music Miniatures to listen to demo performances. [CREATIVE & PRODUCTION TEAM] Music Miniature Creators: ° Kong CHAN ° KWOK Kai Fai ° LAM Yip ° TING Chung Wai Brian ° WONG Chun Wai Music Director: Kong CHAN Producer, Editor: LEE King Chi Gongche Notation & Set Rhythm Mnemonics Notation: Kong CHAN, LEE King Chi Music Engraver (Staff Notation): WONG Chun Wai Design: TGIF [FORMAT] 111 loose leaves in A5 size, with paper box case [PUBLICATION DATE & PLACE] March 2025, Hong Kong. [ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS] This project is supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council.