HOW TO PLAY THE ERHU FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Chinese Two-String Fiddle — Holding the Bow, Tuning, First Position, Slides and Vibrato, with Easy Songs in Staff Notation - Softcover

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Learn to play the most soulful, voice-like instrument in the world.
With just two strings and a bow, the erhu can sing, sigh, laugh and weep. This clear, friendly guide takes you from your very first bow stroke to playing beautiful songs, with no musical experience needed.
Every note comes with four helpers: its letter name, its Chinese jianpu number, the exact string and finger to use, and a bow-direction mark. You will always know exactly what to play.
Inside this book you’ll discover:

• A friendly, illustrated tour of the erhu and how to choose your first instrument
• How to hold the erhu and bow and draw a warm, singing tone
• Easy tuning and how the bow hair plays the inner and outer strings
• Staff notation and Chinese jianpu explained side by side
• A first-position finger chart with step-by-step exercises
• Slides, vibrato, trills, harmonics, legato and staccato for authentic expression
• Second position and the key of G to expand your range
• 11 songs, from Ode to Joy and Amazing Grace to three original Chinese-style pieces
• Playing freely with the pentatonic scale, the erhu in Chinese music, and a listening guide
• A daily warm-up, an 8-week practice plan, 30 common mistakes with easy fixes, an FAQ, a glossary and a practice log

Perfect for complete beginners
Whether you fell in love with the erhu in a film, a concert or a haunting recording of Erquan Yingyue, this book will help you play with confidence and joy, one beautiful note at a time.
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