Introduction

The Erhu is called Chinese violin. One of the reasons is that both Erhu and violin are thought to have an ancient ancestor appearing in Persia about 3,000 years ago. The west migration led to the first violins in Europe, while the east move along the Silk Road gave rise to a family of instruments called Hu-Qin. They were brought by barbarians into China in the Han Dynasty (140 BC); the Erhu itself was first described in the Song Dynasty (AD 420-79).

Long time change have made Erhu a delicate instrument with rich performing potentiality. Talented Erhu soloist can use it to play both the oriental and the western music, no matter it is classical, pop or country style.An well-adjusted Erhu can produce beautiful and haunting sounds, and that's why Erhu is getting more and more popular all over the world.

Erhu Learing and Playing

Erhu is easy to learn and play; no one can't play Erhu, unless her/his hands and fingers can't move. As Erhu is so convenient to carry, it can be played anywhere sitting or standing. As it is so easy to play, anyone can play it from a little one to his old age no matter over 70 or 80. As its sounds are so amazing, playing it can relax and entertain you, especially when you are in bad mood.

The Master

Anmin Zhang, Erhu performer and soloist, started formal Erhu training from Erhu Master Hong Yushu at Hubei Songs & Dances Troope when he was nine. In his teenage and early youth, he respectively served Wuhan Commercial WenGong Troope and Hubei BroadCasting Wengong Troope as instrumental player and soloist. In early 1990s before coming to Canada, he once taught at Wuhan Music Conservatory.

Mr. Zhang has a wide range of knowledge of Chinese folk music, especially Erhu and Flute arts. In Ottawa his performaces are impressive.

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