Fire Element (Yi Ching Music) - CD

The theory of the Five Elements is the arrangement of all aspects of the phonomenological world into categories of Fire, Water, Wood, Earth, Metal. During the Han Dynasty (202 B.C. - 220 A.D.) its principles became inseparably intertwined with the Yin / Yang theory of Changes, also known as the Yi Ching (I-Ching). According to the "Book of Changes Cycles of Elemental Music", Earth, Metal, Wood, Fire and Water correspond with the spleen, lung, liver, heart and kidney respectively. These body organs also correspond with certain musical modes. These five modes (Kung, Shang, Cheuh, Jyy, and Yu) of ancient Chinese music, throught the use of rhythm, texture, intensity and instrumentation, assist in bringing about greater organ function efficiency.

The music of Fire resonates with and strengthens the heart organ-system, stabilizing the pulse.

Performed by the Shanghai Traditional Chinese Orchestra

Fire Element (Yi Ching Music) - CD CD3112Regular price: $16.95Sale price: $14.24