“Flowing Water” is an ancient melodyplayed on the guqin ( Chinesezither). The legend goes that themelody was composed by Bo Ya dur-ing the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 B.C.). The earliest music score of this melody that can “Flowing Water ” is an ancient melodyplayed on the guqin (Chinesezither). The legend goes that themelody was composed by Bo Ya dur-ing the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). The earliest music score of this melody that can