Ancient chinese musical instrument "Ehru" played by a man in San franciscoI was visiting San francisco recently for my son's college graduation. I came across this man playing the "Ehru". Ehru was an ancient musical instrument which was introduced in the 10th century. Its two strings are generally tuned a fifth apart and its range can reach three or four octaves. Playing techniques are rich for both hands, including vibratos, harmonic tones, trills, glissandos and pizzicatos for the left hand and legates detaches martellatos, saltandos, tremolos, flying staccatos for the right hand. With the decline of imperial dynasties and the rising popularity of Western music in China, this new system of classifying instruments was introduced at the beginning of the 20th century. Shifting from the emphasis on material and timbre to how the instruments are played, one can see the Chinese have become more practical in their approach to music making. Such a change is crucial to the recent popularity of concerto and large-sized orchestra.
Erhu also takes the name of huqin 胡琴, the full term for hu 胡. It was generally known as xiqin 奚琴 (string instrument of a Mongolian tribe called Xi) in the tenth century. Now as an important solo instrument for the recital hall, it is appropriate both for deep tragedy and for overwhelming emotions. Besides, it also assumes a central position in the modern Chinese orchestra as well as in the accompaniment of singing and dancing.
Old Chinese Man-5134 copy Old Chinese Man-5136 Old Chinese Man-5137 Old Chinese Man-5138
Comments
No comments posted.
Loading...
|
Subscribe
RSS
Recent Posts
Santa Ana Wedding Photographer/Carmela & Ian/Studio 9 Photography
5 Unique Ways to take Fabulous Memorable Photos of Your Family
Which Do You Prefer? Traditional Home Wedding or Destination Wedding?
Newborn-Baby-Family-Photographer|Los Angeles Photographer
Myah, our little angel-Los Angeles Newborn Baby Photogapher
California Journal for Filipino Americans Marks their 21st Anniversary
6 IDEAS FOR PREPARING THE PERFECT ENGAGEMENT SESSIO
How Many Hours Do I Need My Wedding Photographer?
Recent Photo Shoot at Yorba Linda Regional Park
7 TIPS FOR EMOTIONALLY PREPARING YOUR HUSBAND FOR YOUR FAMILY SESSION
Archive
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
|