Confucius’ music teacher was Shi Xiang.

Shi Xiang, also known as Shi Xiangzi, was a master of music in the Spring and Autumn Period of my country. Confucius once learned to play the piano from him. He was the teacher of the sage Confucius. He was good at playing the chime, also known as the chime. The music officials in the court of the State of Lu are also said to be the music officials of the Wei State. "Historical Records" said that he "became an official by beating chimes, but he was also able to play the qin". Shi Wen once learned the qin from him. "Historical Records: The Family of Confucius" and "Hanshi Waizhuan" also said that Confucius once learned the piano from him.

There is a detailed record of "Confucius' learning of the piano" in "Confucian Jiayu·Bian Yue". As a sage, Confucius was still able to humbly ask for advice when faced with certain skills that were better than his own. As today's We must be down to earth.

"Confucius learned the piano from his teacher Xiangzi" records

Confucius was very modest in learning and was particularly hardworking. Once Confucius studied drums and harp with his teacher Xiang. The title of the song is "Wen Wang Cao".

Confucius practiced hard for many days. Shi Xiangzi said: "That's it." Confucius said: "I have mastered the playing method of this piece of music, but I haven't mastered it." Practiced again Many days later, Shi Xiangzi said again: "Okay, you are already among the number." But Confucius still said: "No, you have not achieved your ambition." After a considerable period of time, Shi Xiangzi thought that this time it was true. It was OK, but Confucius still thought that he did not play this piece of music well.

So, Confucius studied repeatedly and understood the connotation of the music. He did not give up until he saw the image of King Wen reflected in the music.