The Most Popular Bowed String Instrument in China, Erhu

The erhu is a bowed instrument that has become the most widely spread and most representative in China. It consists of a head,axis, rod, qianjin, qinma, sound box, strings and bow, most of which are wooden in red sandalwood,rosewood,and ebony. The strings areof metal or metal over-spun strings. 

The bow is made from horsetail. The erhu has a soft sound. It is suitable for playing soft and meticulous lyrical music.Through some special skills, it can be used to play strong or cheerful melodies,and mimic the sounds of gongs and drums,neigh,and bird tweets among others. It is a solo musical instrument with rich impressive forces.