A Study on the Gayageum Byeongchang of An Sookseon : Focusing on the Sugungga

The purpose of this study was to re-examine the artistic value of master Ahn Sook-sun’s Gayageum Byeongchang and analyze its musical characteristics, focusing on the newly arranged Sugungga. The study was conducted on the Sugungga performed at the planned performance of the Gayageum Byeongchang Preservation Society of An Sookseon on July 14, 2014, and selected a total of seven items: “Layered Rock Cliff”, “Listen to My Fundamentals”, “Owl’s Smiling”, “Wonhae Waterside”, “When Did You Listen to My Age”, “Matt Dot Hear and Come Out”. This study focused on editorial composition analysis, melody structure analysis, and the correlation between song selection and Gayageum accompaniment. As a result of the analysis of the composition of the editorial, Ahn Sook-seon basically accepted Jeong Kwang-soo’s editorial but showed some changes. The expansion of Gayageum Jeonju and Juju, and the partial omission of the editorial were examples of reflecting his personal interpretation, and it was confirmed that the vitality and musical delivery of the story were reinforced by utilizing the dramatic composition ability. As a result of the analysis of the melody structure, Ahn Sook-sun actively utilized the wide range and melody change based on Jeong Kwang-soo’s melody structure to pursue diversity in musical expression and show a melodic flow reflecting creative interpretation and improvisation. As a result of the melody type analysis, Ahn Sook-sun’s musical approach, which harmoniously reveals the heightened emotion and a sense of stability through various melody patterns, was revealed. As a result of analyzing the correlation between song melody and gayageum accompaniment, the flow of music was naturally continued by drawing close association and musical harmony between the two elements through homogeneous progressive, major sound accompaniment, and rhythm reinforcement. Through this study, it was confirmed that the artistic value of An Sook-seon's Gayageum Byeongchang contributed to the construction of an original art world through creative interpretation while inheriting tradition. These artistic achievements will remain important learning materials for future performers, and it is hoped that this study will continue to convey the artistic value and the importance of tradition of An Sook-seon’s Gayageum Byeongchang and serve as a guide for new interpretation and development.