The Lost Melodies of Zhu
Rediscovering the Zhu: From Imperial Courts to Cultural Eclipse. The Zhu (筑) is an ancient Chinese string instrument, one of the earliest known plucked-string instruments … Read more
Xiqin: Tracing Its Roots from Tang to Modern Times
Xiqin (奚琴) – An Ancient Prototype of the Huqin Family Xiqin (奚琴), also known as Kèqín (稽琴), is an ancient Chinese musical instrument that traces … Read more
Mastery and Melody: Techniques and Styles of Erhu Playing
The Erhu: A Comprehensive Overview of a Traditional Chinese Instrument The Erhu (二胡), a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, is renowned for its distinct sound and … Read more
SuGudu: The Resonant String of Naxi Culture in Yunnan
Mongolian Roots to Naxi Tunes: The Evolution of the SuGudu Instrument. The SuGudu (苏古笃), also known as SeGudu, is a traditional stringed instrument of the … Read more
Qin Qin: A Symphony of Shapes, Sounds, and Strings
The Qin Qin (秦琴): A Traditional Chinese String Instrument Overview The Qin Qin (秦琴), also known as the Meihua Qin (梅花琴), is a traditional Chinese … Read more