EXPATRIATES in city can get in tune with traditional Chinese music — for free — on weekends next month.

　　The music camp, which starts from November 1, will include lectures, tours, concerts and actual learning of the instruments.

　　On November 1, there will be a lecture on appreciating Chinese music covering esthetics and art forms at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. It will be followed by a tour of the Oriental Musical Instrument Museum, which has more than 500 collections, and get a brief idea of the history and development of traditional Chinese instruments.

　　On November 8, participants will be dressed up in a gown, made to sit on the floor, and taught to appreciate the “guqin” music at the Shanghai 21 Cultural Development Company. They will visit the Shanghai National Musical Instrument Factory on November 14, where they can interact with instrument makers at a workshop. They can also try on the costume and make-up of “Kunqu” opera during a trip to the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe on November 22.

　　More details on the camp can be had through email at shmadc2015@126.com or on phone at 187-2196-4973.