The Erhu: Learn about and Listen to this Chinese-Style Violin

Hand-Making the Iconic Erhu through Meticulous Tradition #chineseculture #handmade #traditional Crafting an Erhu requires dozens of procedures to complete. The Erhu is a traditional Chinese bowed string instrument." The Erhu (Èrhú) is one of the most expressive and emotionally resonant instruments in traditional Chinese music, often called the "Chinese two-stringed fiddle." This video dives deep into the incredible craftsmanship required to create this elegant instrument. We showcase the intrica

Making a erhu requires dozens of steps to complete. The erhu is a traditional Chinese bowed string instrument with a history of over a thousand years. The erhu originated from the instrument "xiqin" of the Xi ethnic group in northern China during the Tang Dynasty. It is a bow-stringed instrument that resembles a drum with strings, with a round soundbox and two strings, played with a bamboo bow. The Tang Dynasty poet Cen Shen's verse "The central army sets up wine for returning guests, accompanie

Origin of the Erhu and Other Chinese String Instruments