The internet has been buzzing with videos of a young Chinese girl playing the trumpet during live shows, earning her the viral moniker of the “Tararara girl.” This girl has been identified as Gao Yifei, a talented trumpeter in a band led by the well-known Chinese singer Zhao Lei. Her videos, initially shared on the Chinese social media app WeChat, quickly made their way to global platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, where they’ve captivated audiences worldwide.
Gao Yifei is not active on social media herself, largely due to the bans on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram in China. However, her performances, particularly her trumpet rendition of Zhao Lei’s song Time of Our Lives (originally released in 2015), have garnered widespread attention. Fans have been drawn to her expressive playing, especially a distinctive Tararara note she plays just before the song starts, which has since become a viral tune shared across social media platforms.
The Tararara sound, which is a brief, energetic trumpet note, has been adopted by fans in various creative ways, such as background music for Instagram Reels and Twitter videos. One fan shared a clip with the caption, “She’s more trumpet than the trumpet itself,” while others celebrated her incredible artistic expression. Despite playing just a short segment of the song, Gao Yifei’s performance has left a lasting impression on viewers globally.
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