Liuqin
The Liuqin, also called tu pipa (literally means unrefined pipa), is a traditional Chinese instrument. Originally, it was made of willow wood and shaped like a willow leaf, therefore, it got the name...
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Sanxian, also called samsien in Japan, is a Chinese lute. It is one of the most famous traditional Chinese instruments. The instrument was given the name because it has three strings (In Chinese, san...
View ArticleChinese Jinghu
Jinghu is a two-stringed fiddle in the Huqin family. It is a traditional Chinese instrument with a history of more than 200 years which can date back to the late 18th century. Jinghu contains five...
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Yueqin, also called moon guitar, moon zither or laqin, is a kind of traditional Chinese string instrument and also one of the most famous Chinese instruments. It got the name of moon guitar due to its...
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Zhonghu is a member of Huqin family. Its structure is similar to Erhu. It has two strings with snakeskin covering on its body. Besides structure, the performing skill of Zhonghu is also the same as...
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