Is it hard to play the erhu?

Is it hard to play the erhu?

I agree with Ryan Teo's, it is easy to learn and hard to master. Since you haven't played a bowed instrument before, it may be more difficult to start, but not for long. Age can also affect your difficulty learning erhu.

How do you play an erhu?

Get into playing position. Your arm and elbow should be relaxed down by your side. Your fingers should be hanging downwards parallel to the strings. Make sure you don't grip the erhu tightly. Hold your erhu at around a 45 degree angle to you.

How much does an erhu cost?

A good price is around 200–400USD, but honestly, a good number of the better instruments I've played can cost less than that. Price is not a good gauge when determining the quality of the instrument, at least for the erhu.

What does the erhu sound like?

The erhu is incredibly expressive, capable of imitating sounds from chirping birds to a neighing horse. An alto instrument with a middle-high musical range, its melodies can be tender or sonorous. … The python skin gives the erhu its characteristic sound. Qín gan (琴杆) is the neck of the instrument.