上世纪70年代以前,扬琴一直以民乐队的伴奏身份出现在舞台的角落。近些年来,随着人们对这件乐器了解的加深以及乐器本身不断的改革出新,如今扬琴已经成为国际舞台上不可或缺的独奏乐器。2006年10月正值北京国际扬琴音乐周之际,记者专访了中央音乐学院扬琴演奏家桂习礼教授。桂习礼致力于扬琴改革近40多年,从事扬琴教学也有30多年的时间,亲身经历了新中国成立后扬琴 Before the 70s of last century, dulcimer has been the accompanist of folk bands appear in the corner of the stage. In recent years, as people deepen understanding of this instrument as well as the continuous reform of the instrument itself, now the dulcimer has become an indispensable solo instrument on the international arena. October 2006 coincided with the occasion of Beijing International Dulcimer Music Week, the reporter interviewed the Central Conservatory of Music Yang Gui performer Professor Gu Xi. Gui Xi Li dedicated to the reform of dulcimer nearly 40 years, engaged in teaching dulcimer also 30 years of time, personally experienced after the founding of new China dulcimer