The differences between folk songs and professionally written songs are: different nature, different lyrics, different singing.
I. Different natures
1. Folk songs: songs written and sung by the working people themselves in their life and labor.
2, professionally written songs: is the composer to some kind of artistic expression for the purpose of songs based on the poetry of the literati.
Two, the lyrics are different
1, folk songs: lyrics are popular and catchy, melody is beautiful and smooth.
2, professional songwriting: the lyrics have been carefully thought out by the author and given skillful artistic conception.
Three, singing is different
1, folk songs: sung in the dialects of various ethnic groups and regions, reflecting their charm and style.
2, professional songwriting: generally have carefully arranged piano accompaniment, singing skills have high requirements.