Learn to Play the Erhu
Have you wanted to learn how to play the erhu, but could not find a how-to book in English? Introducing Playing Erhu – Bridging the Gap. A complete guide for how to get started.
What you will find inside the book
- Assembly of the erhu
- Reading staff and jianpu notation
- Fingering charts for all common keys
- Music symbols, terms, ornamentation
- Exercises in staff and jianpu notation for each key
- Annotated regional folksongs in staff and jianpu notation for each key
- Download recordings of all music found in this book as performed by the author
Who is this book for?
English readers that would like to learn how to play the erhu. No music background is necessary. All instruction is step by step, with recordings for every exercise and folk song.Additional Resources
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Introducing the Author
Founder and Director Patty Chan is a second generation Chinese Canadian Erhu musician/ Educator/Author who is passionate about creating cultural connections through music. She has taught erhu and Chinese music at York University, Ryerson University, and Carleton University. She is the President (2013-19) and Music Director (2017-19) of the Toronto Chinese Orchestra and has led and participated in exchanges and tours to Vancouver, Edmonton, Hong Kong, Beijing, Henan, Xi’an, and Taiwan.
People who have bought the book are saying…
Thank you so much for writing such a great book! I’ve only been playing for 3-4 weeks and my progress thanks to you is great!
H. Dexter USA
I just bought a copy of your book and I’d like to let you know that I liked it very much. The book is a great help to understand the world of this incredible instrument. It’s well done and, very importantly, shows tunes in staff notation with audio support. So I want to tell you my big: Thank You!!
A. TonelliItaly
I am beginner, age 53, interested in learning how to play this wonderful instrument. All the information I need I can find it in your book. I have a background in guitar playing.
H. Kohl Switzerland
The book is fantastic! Coming with a musical background it was easy to read and learn. I’m already to a level far away from the sounds of a “jealous cat” to the beautiful sound of an ErHu. Already integrating it to own music project. Much Thanks.
A. RodríguezPuerto Rico
I would like to say how much I have appreciated learning from my Erhu teacher, Patty Chan. She is a wonderful teacher; very patient and she takes her time to teach, so my rhythm and notes have improved. She is always smiling and she is very inspiring. I enjoy her teaching style very much and plan to continue with her.
Shing Lee
Thank you so much for writing such a great book! I’ve only been playing for 3-4 weeks and my progress thanks to you is great!
H. Dexter USA
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