The Chinese Erhu

Much can be learned about violin playing by watching and hearing a great erhu player.  The erhu is an indigenous Chinese stringed instrument which is played with a bow, similar to a violin bow.  The instrument has two strings, the D string and the A string, which are identical in pitch to the violin's D and A strings.  It is played on the lap, not under the chin like a violin.

Click HERE for a visually and aurally enchanting  performance on the Erhu by a great player.  A beautiful one, too.