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  1. Erhu - Wikipedia

    The erhu consists of a long vertical stick-like neck, at the top of which are two big tuning pegs, and at the bottom is a small resonator body (sound box) which is covered with python skin on the front (playing) …

  2. The Erhu - YouTube

    Perhaps no musical instrument is more evocative of China than the erhu (二胡), but its origins are in central Asia: The erhu is one of several instruments historically known as "huqin ...

  3. Erhu | Chinese, 2-string, bowed | Britannica

    erhu, bowed, two-stringed Chinese vertical fiddle, the most popular of this class of instruments. The strings of the erhu, commonly tuned a fifth apart, are stretched over a wooden drumlike resonator …

  4. How to Play the Erhu: 11 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

    Mar 10, 2025 · The erhu, also known as a “Chinese violin”, is an affordable two-stringed bowed instrument that is commonly used to solo in small ensembles and orchestras. It likely came to China …

  5. The Erhu - A Journey Through Sound - Traditional Culture Blog ...

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  6. Erhu - Chinese String Instrument (Bowed)

    The erhu is definitely the leader of the huqins in the Chinese orchestra. Its playing technique is very versatile, capable of playing happy chirpy tunes, as well as producing the most sorrowful sounds. …

  7. What Is The Erhu? History, Sound & Techniques ...

    The Erhu (Chinese: 二胡, pronounced èrhú) is a traditional Chinese bowed string instrument, classified as a two-stringed spike fiddle. It is part of the huqin family of instruments, which includes several …