Patty Chan, author of Playing Erhu: Bridging the Gap, teaches how to read staff notation (b). In this video, she shows the relationship between the notes on the staff, and…
Patty Chan, author of Playing Erhu: Bridging the Gap, teaches how to read staff notation (a). In this video, she introduces: tones and semitones treble clef letter names of the…
Practicing scales is an important part of learning to play the erhu - it develops muscle memory and intonation. It's an exercise that builds a strong foundation. In this video,…
Patty Chan, author of Playing Erhu: Bridging the Gap, teaches how to position the left hand properly. How you place your fingers on the string and the amount of pressure…
Patty Chan, author of Playing Erhu: Bridging the Gap, teaches how to hold the bow properly in order to play the open strings smoothly and clearly.
Patty Chan, author of Playing Erhu: Bridging the Gap, teaches the proper seating posture and positioning of the erhu.
Completing the assembly of the erhu by Patty Chan, author of Playing Erhu: Bridging the Gap. (videographer: Jason Ng)
Tying the qianjin properly ensures a stable sound. Patty Chan, author of Playing Erhu: Bridging the Gap, teaches this process as part of assembling the erhu. (videographer: Jason Ng)
Patty Chan, author of Playing Erhu: Bridging the Gap, teaches how to attach strings to your erhu. (videographer: Jason Ng)
Patty Chan, author of Playing Erhu: Bridging the Gap, teaches how to assemble an erhu. (videographer: Jason Ng)
