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《龍船調》最初由土家族的民歌演變而來，土家族是一支擁有千年曆史的古老民族，主要居住在雲貴高原東端，使用土家語；曲調源自於土家族過年時期“玩燈”的 習俗，是一種巫儺文化，目的在於打鬼驅邪，後來演變為節慶時節唱歌跳舞的活動，而此類活動進行時所傳傳的歌謠，即是「燈歌」，龍船調即屬其中最知名的一 首燈歌，傳唱至今。此版本由日本作曲家朴守賢改編為室內管樂團演奏，伴隨一段空靈的序奏，隨後以熱鬧而輕快的進行曲風格演奏出年節歡欣的氣氛。
本作品為歌謠曲式，結構簡單且完整，旋律中大量運用音階的進行，對於演奏者與聆聽者皆平易近人，二重奏版本中交替出現的低音號獨奏，彷彿相互競逐的遊戲般，呈現出和樂而溫暖的音樂風格；本作品可供低音號獨奏或二聲部重奏，並可依獨奏者程度自由選用一級或二級版本，具有高度演奏彈性，增進低音號初學者的學習動機與成就感。

“Dragon Boat Ditty” is originated from the folk tune of Tujia People. Tujia culture can be traced back to a thousand years ago, mainly inhabit in the east end of Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, speak Tujia language. During the New Year’s Festival, Tujia people still preserve a custom called “Lantern Play”, which was originally a witchcraft of exorcism, later become a part of the celebration of new year. The song during the festival is called “Lantern Song”. Dragon Boat Melody is one of the most famous thus inherited until nowadays. The piece is arranged by Japanese composer PARK Soo-Hyun into concert band version. Begin with an elegant introduction, the music is followed by a light and lively march, portraying the joyfulness of festival.
The structure of the piece is a concise ternary form. The development of the melody is largely based on scale, which is easy for both players and audiences. The altering between tubas in duet version reminds about the chasing of children, which brings a joyful and warm musical atmosphere. The solo and duet with Grade 1 and 2 version can be chosen depends on the level of players. It provides flexibility for the performance, increasing the learning motivation and the sense of achievement for beginners.

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