The nine tones to which Cantonese belongs:
Mandarin has only four tones, and Cantonese has nine tones. As for how to say these nine tones, you can learn how to count in Cantonese, three, nine, four, zero, five, two, seven, eight, ten, and these nine numbers happen to be the nine tones of Cantonese.
Inside the nine tones of Cantonese, except for the first and second tones, which are the same as in Mandarin, the other seven tones are not found in Mandarin. These nine tones range from the highest to the lowest, so they sound like an undulating, staccato, and very distinctive hierarchy.
The richness of the tones allows for a wide range of choices.
There is one thing that must be taken into account when composing Cantonese lyrics: consonance.
Concordance is the change in the pitch of the lyrics, which should be basically consistent with the change in the melody of the song, otherwise it will be very difficult to listen to.
This is similar to, but more demanding than, the consideration of flatness in the composition of ancient lyrics.
The tone of the Cantonese language itself is like a melody, and when it is then set to a tune that fits the melody, it naturally sounds great.
Taken together, listening to more Cantonese songs not only allows you to hear China's hippest fashions, but also its deepest vibes.
What arouses our musical cells is not only the popular elements of Cantonese songs, but also the linguistic wisdom of our old ancestors.