The erhu is a Chinese two-stringed fiddle, and as soon as you hear it, you’ll recognize it as being from China, since it figures in many traditional Chinese melodies.
The erhu has a long neck, with two tuning pegs, and a small body covered with python skin. Two strings are attached from the pegs to the base, and the bow is never separated from the strings. Listen:
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I’ve just clicked through all 5 of your April posts; I so admire your commitment to writing something every day! Did you struggle to come up with the theme this year? I know you’ve taken part in previous years so was wondering how you landed on this one. And yes, I’ve made a guess what F will be, but will wait and see!
Hi, Pauline! I generally start planning around Christmas, and while it isn’t necessary to have a theme, I enjoy it. I’m already thinking about next year! All the posts are written and scheduled by mid-March (which is why my writing has been so neglected).
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Sound is familiar but not the name.
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It was new to me, too
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Great post! thanks for sharing. I love instruments from all over.
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This might be my favorite theme, Shawn (and I thought the cheese theme from last year was pretty good!)
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ooooo cheese … now [‘m hungry…I think I’ll have to go find some cheese and your articles from last year 🙂
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Very interesting, I’m not musical but my husband is. I’m also doing the A to Z challenge, Organize Home Life on http://AMomsPointOfView.com
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Sorry for the late reply, Kimberly. I just subscribed to your blog. Thanks for visiting mine!
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How long would it take to be such an artist as she?
Over from the A to Z.
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Oh, I don’t know! But isn’t it something?
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I’ve just clicked through all 5 of your April posts; I so admire your commitment to writing something every day! Did you struggle to come up with the theme this year? I know you’ve taken part in previous years so was wondering how you landed on this one. And yes, I’ve made a guess what F will be, but will wait and see!
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Hi, Pauline! I generally start planning around Christmas, and while it isn’t necessary to have a theme, I enjoy it. I’m already thinking about next year! All the posts are written and scheduled by mid-March (which is why my writing has been so neglected).
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That’s an interesting looking instrument! I want to learn how to play it. 🙂
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If you learn how to play it, Chrys, I’ll feature YOU!
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I dIdn’t know what it was called before, just thought of it as a Chinese fiddle! I’ll try to remember the name now.
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Yes, the Chinese fiddle. 🙂
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Definitely something I’ve heard before, but had no idea what is looked like or what it was called. Thanks.
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Same with me, Denise.
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I have learned something new today. Thanks!
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I hope you’re entertained as well!
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And doesn’t it sound like China? So emotional. I have surprises ahead, Alex!
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Now there’s an instrument I’m familiar with. Such lovely sounds. 🙂
Alex Hurst, A Fantasy Author in Kyoto
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