Description
Korean Traditional Music · Physical Recording
Seo Eun-young — Shin Gwan-yong Gayageum Sanjo
Seo Eun-young's physical gayageum sanjo recording in the Shin Gwan-yong style, matched to the cover shown.
Highlights
- Traditional Korean music
- Shin Gwan-yong style
- Gayageum sanjo performance
- Physical music release
Packaging details may vary slightly by production run.
Album Introduction
Seo Eun-young’s Gayageum Sanjo, “Singwanyongryu,” is her debut gayageum sanjo album.
About Shin Gwan-yong Gayageum Sanjo
The Shin Gwan-yong style was developed by Shin Gwan-yong (real name Shin Gwan-yeong) in Korea’s Jeolla Province. Today, it is preserved and performed by Kang Soon-young, Cultural Heritage No. 25 of Gyeongsangnam-do, and Kang Jeong-yeol, National Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 23.
Unlike most sanjo styles that begin with the sangcheong (10th string) in ujo mode, Shin Gwan-yong-ryu starts with the hacheong (4th string) in gyemyeonjo mode. Each rhythmic cycle also begins on the hacheong note, making it unique among gayageum sanjo traditions.
Musical Characteristics
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Modal Structure: Primarily follows gyemyeonjo, creating a deep and expressive tonal atmosphere.
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Melodic Flow: Features sudden and frequent melodic changes within the same rhythmic cycle.
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Distinctive Sound: Rarely uses the 12th string, expanding expressive possibilities across the instrument.
Seo Eun-young’s Journey
Seo Eun-young studied Shin Gwan-yong gayageum sanjo under Kang Jeong-yeol in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. She has since performed the complete Shin Gwan-yong version in her solo concert, showcasing her mastery of this rare and traditional style.
This album captures Seo Eun-young’s deep interpretation of the Shin Gwan-yong lineage, offering listeners a refined balance of tradition and personal artistry.

Mateusz – Gdańsk, Polska –
Muzyka bardzo mi się podoba. Gitara brzmi wspaniale, a rytmy są ciekawe. Używałem albumu na tle i umilał czas.
فاطمة – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia –
سمعت ألبوم Seo Eun-young وهذا مختلف عن الموسيقى التقليدية. الإيقاعات جديدة لكن لحن الغيتار جعلني أنسى المعزوفة الأصلية. الجذور الكورية رائعة! أخذ وقت للوصول إلي، لون التعبئة لم يكن دقيقاً تمامًا.