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Bowed Strings: Bass Gehu
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Bowed Strings: Bass Gehu

Technique is similar to the double bass.  

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February 24, 2020
Bowed Strings: Gehu 革胡
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Bowed Strings: Gehu 革胡

Technique is similar to the cello.

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February 22, 2020
Bowed Strings: Soprano Banhu 高音板胡
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Bowed Strings: Soprano Banhu 高音板胡

The banhu is an instrument from northern China. The soprano banhu is tuned to D5 A5, which is an octave above the erhu. The soundbox is made from a coconut…

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February 18, 2020
Bowed Strings: Zhonghu 中胡
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Bowed Strings: Zhonghu 中胡

The zhonghu is tuned a fifth below the erhu: G3 D4. It is slightly larger than the erhu. Techniques: Same as erhu.

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February 18, 2020
Bowed Strings: Erhu 二胡
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Bowed Strings: Erhu 二胡

Techniques: Down bow and up bow Solid staccato Tremolo Short tremolo Spiccato Portamento Portamento with fingers in closed position Vibrato Finger vibrato Vibrato with slight glissandi Trill Harmonics Artificial harmonics…

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February 17, 2020
Bowed Strings: Gaohu 高胡
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Bowed Strings: Gaohu 高胡

The gaohu is tuned a fourth higher than the erhu: G4 D5. Besides the Chinese orchestra, it is an important instrument in Cantonese music and opera. Techniques: Same as erhu…

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February 17, 2020

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