Erhu
The erhu (二胡; pinyin: èrhú) is a two-stringed bowed musical instrument which may also be called a "southern fiddle", and sometimes known in the Western world as the "Chinese violin" or a "Chinese two-stringed fiddle". It is used as a solo instrument as well as in small ensembles and big orchestras. It is the most popular of the huqin family of bowed string instruments used by various ethnic groups of China. The erhu is used in both traditional and contemporary music arrangements, such as in pop, rock, jazz, etc.[1]
Erhu Media
Erhu sound
Performer with erhu
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The erhu bow between the strings
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Erhu with ba jiao qin tong (eight-sided body)
- Qian Jin.jpg
Picture showing qianjin, a loop of string that acts as a nut
- Ehru played by blind man.jpg
A blind street performer playing in Jingzhou, Hubei, China, 2006
- Blind Chinese Street Musician - Beijing (1930).jpg
Blind Chinese street musician, Beijing, 1930
- Erhu bow.jpg
The bow is woven between the strings. Because the hairs are slackened, the bow hand is used to press the hairs away from the bow stick to create enough tension to stroke the strings properly.
- Erhu - street busker in Beijing - march 29 2017.webm
(video) A street busker playing the erhu in Beijing, 2017
References
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