Research on the Application of Intangible Cultural Heritage Education in Music Teaching in Local Middle Schools: Taking "Hequ Folk Songs" as an Example

This paper mainly explores the importance and practical methods of intangible cultural heritage education in music teaching in local middle schools. Taking Hequ folk songs as an example, by learning the melody, rhythm, and singing skills of Hequ folk songs in music classes, students can not only improve their musical literacy, but also understand their cultural identity and cultivate a love for and awareness of protecting traditional culture. In addition, intangible cultural heritage education can also carry out extracurricular activities and community cultural exchange activities, promote interaction and exchange between students and Hequ folk songs, and promote the inheritance and development of Hequ folk songs. Through this practice, the application of intangible cultural heritage education in music teaching in local middle schools has been effectively verified.