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Learning Chinese musical instruments has been a(n) 【小题1】 (amaze) journey for me as a high school freshman. I decided 【小题2】 (enjoy) the rich heritage (遗产) of Chinese music and learn the guzheng.
Finding a skilled guzheng teacher was my first step. Luckily, I found a great instructor 【小题3】 guided me through this new musical world. Under 【小题4】 (he) guidance, I learned finger placement and hand movements, and got control 【小题5】 the strings (弦).
Playing the guzheng also taught me the cultural 【小题6】 (important) of each piece. Chinese music tells stories and shares emotions (情绪), requiring precise (精确的) expression. Practicing the guzheng needed patience and time. Progress came after great effort. However, the happiness of 【小题7】 (produce) beautiful sounds made it all worthwhile.
Playing the guzheng enriched my life in countless 【小题8】 (way). It deepened my understanding of Chinese culture and history and also provided 【小题9】 sense of achievement.
Learning the guzheng has been a spiritual journey. It challenged and encouraged me, showing the beauty of Chinese music. The guzheng has 【小题10】 (certain) become a part of my life, and I am thankful for this chance to learn Chinese musical instruments.