Bowed Strings

Technique is similar to the double bass.  

Technique is similar to the cello.

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…

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

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…

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…