Yehu: The Traditional Chinese Coconut Fiddle
A Detailed Look at the Yehu’s History and Construction. The Yehu (椰胡) is a distinctive Chinese two-stringed fiddle with a resonating body made from a … Read more
Sataer: Preserving the Melodic History of Xinjiang
Sataer’s Role in Uyghur Music: An Instrument of Harmony and Tradition. Sataer (萨塔尔 or 萨它尔) is a traditional Uyghur bowed string instrument, predominantly used in … Read more
Niujiaohu: The Traditional Tibetan Yak Horn Fiddle
Niujiaohu (牛角胡) – A Yak’s Horn Fiddle. Niujiaohu (牛角胡), also known as the yak’s horn fiddle, is a traditional stringed musical instrument primarily used among … Read more
The Jing Erhu: The Soulful String of Beijing Opera
The Jing Erhu: A Journey Through Its Historical Significance and Sound. Jing Erhu, also known as 京二胡, is a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, distinctively used … Read more
The Huqin: A Chronicle of China’s Bowed Heritage
Historical Origins and Cultural Impact of the Huqin. The Huqin (胡琴), also known as Xianghu (乡胡) or Ji Qin (稽琴, similar to 奚琴), is a … Read more