Shidao Dagu" is a unique form of artistic expression formed by coastal fishermen in their unique cultural and historical environment and during their long-term engagement in maritime production and life. It has broad mass appeal and Folk inheritance.
"Shidao Dagu" is a unique celebration expression for fishermen, which embodies people's festive mood when the warehouses are full of fish and shrimps and the fishing boats dock. Taking each fishing village as a unit, a gong and drum team was formed spontaneously, starting from each village, marching along the main street of Shidao, extending to the fishing port piers, and finally gathered at Shidao Town Square. At this time, the celebration reached 0, and the activity time was generally It lasts until noon.
"Shidao Dagu" is a cluster of fixed gongs and drums in the Chinese folk music system. It has gradually developed from a single drum performance hundreds of years ago to a multi-drum and team performance. Drum and group phalanx drum performances can also be performed according to the organization's theme requirements. Up to 30 phalanx drums can be performed, and the number of people can reach more than 200.
The conducting method of "Shidao Dagu": The original conducting method is to use the two cymbals of the main drum group as the conductor. With the expansion of the drum array and the needs of modern large-scale performances, the prominent position and artistic appearance of the conductor have been strengthened. It has now evolved into a front-of-formation conductor, where the conductor stands in front of the formation and conducts professional command using a variety of artistic techniques, making the large-scale phalanx gong and drum performance more orderly and focused, with stronger artistic expression.
The performance formation of "Shidao Dagu" can be flexibly changed according to the venue environment. The basic formation is a long snake, triangle, square, arc, circle and grouping. The performance costumes can be based on the performance theme. It is required to wear a variety of performance costumes in different styles, usually ethnic style, classical style, ancient soldier style, fisherman style, modern fashion style, etc.
The basics of "Shidao Dagu" performance. The routine can be divided into four parts. The first part is called the overture, the second part is the interlude 123, the third part is the repeated overture, and the fourth part is called the Huacai Water Fight.
1. Press. The expression of classical music, the starting point of the long set is calm and soothing, and the rhythm is clear. It is the opening part of the whole tune. It expresses the optimism and calmness of the fishermen before going to sea and the belief that man can conquer nature. It also expresses the calmness of the sea and the openness of the mind to welcome the fishermen.
2. After a winter of preparation, the energetic fishermen sailed to the sea. After entering the fishing ground, they lowered their nets to catch fish and shrimp. The drumbeats at this time were cheerful and loud, powerful performance. It depicts the tense and intense maritime operation scene. The drum tune absorbs the traditional three-step percussion pattern from the Jiaodong Peninsula and even northern China.
3. The third part is a repetition of the overture. It changes from a tense rhythm to a more relaxed one after 123, showing a resting and relaxing interval after the intense sea work. In terms of rhythm and time, it can be shortened, extended and repeated according to the performance theme. In terms of artistic design and performance connotation. , one is to pave the way for the emergence of the fourth part of the cadenza. The second is to increase adaptability to theme performances.
4. The fourth part is the colorful water bucket. It is where the whole cadenza of the tune is located. The theme of the performance shows the fishermen's indomitable and brave spirit in fighting against the weather and the sea in strong winds and waves. Starting from a weak beat, the rhythm becomes faster and faster, the drum tone is passionate and high-pitched, and the ending suddenly stops, giving people an ups and downs and unexpected artistic enjoyment, which fully demonstrates the boldness and meticulousness of the fishermen and their heroic spirit of conquering nature.
5. Ending song.