What musical instrument is used in Tianjin storytelling?

Tianjin storytelling is one of the traditional forms of China Quyi, and there are three main musical instruments: Banhu, Jinghu and Ma Touqin.

1. banhu: banhu, which is commonly used in Tianjin storytelling, is a stringed instrument, consisting of a piano body, a string and a bow. Banhuqin is as straight as a board, hence its name. When playing, the actor pulls the string with a bow to produce melodious timbre, which is used for accompaniment and playing the introduction.

2. Jinghu: Jinghu is a two-stringed bowstring instrument and one of the important members of traditional Chinese musical instruments. Its body is made of two hollow wooden boards, and its strings are made of ponytails. Jinghu is named after its earliest widespread spread in the capital (Beijing). In Tianjin storytelling performance, actors often use Jinghu to play and accompany.

3. Ma Touqin: Ma Touqin is a traditional bowstring musical instrument of Mongolian people, and it is also one of the commonly used musical instruments in Tianjin storytelling. Its shape is like a horse's head, hence its name. Ma Touqin's bow is made of ponytail. When playing, the actor plucks the strings with bowstring, which produces special timbre and effect.

These three musical instruments are often used in Tianjin storytelling performances. They can echo the sound of telling stories, create rich and varied musical effects and make the performance more vivid and interesting.