The shape of Ma Touqin.

Ma Touqin's shape is a trapezoid with a handle carved into the shape of a horse's head.

I. Types of Ma Touqin:

1, Ma Touqin, Mongolia: This is the original type of Ma Touqin. It has a trapezoidal body and a handle carved in the shape of a horse's head. The wooden body is about one meter long. It is a two-string stringed instrument with a trapezoidal body and a carved horse-head handle, which is a favorite instrument of Mongolian people.

2. Dragon Horse Ma Touqin: The body of the piano is the same as that of the Mongolian style, but the handle is higher, and the head shape of the dragon horse is carved, so it is called Dragon Horse Ma Touqin.

3. Ma Touqin: The body of the piano is the same as that of the dragon horse, but the handle is more finely carved and extends downward to form a faucet shape.

4. Tang Cao Ma Touqin: This Ma Touqin changed the handle into the shape of Tang Cao, which has high artistic value.

Second, matters needing attention in playing Ma Touqin:

1. Hold the piano correctly, hold the string position with the fingers of the left hand, and control the strength and speed of the bow with the fingers of the right hand.

2. When playing, you should master the rhythm and intonation, pay attention to adjusting breathing and breath, and keep the continuity and fluency of music.

3. The bow should keep a certain angle and strength with the strings to avoid harsh sound.

4. Pay attention to the use of physical strength and breath in performance to make music more powerful and touching.

The characteristics of Ma Touqin

1, unique in shape:

Ma Touqin's piano has a unique body and handle. The head of the piano is a square column with the top bent forward. It is shaped like a carved horse's head, including a galloping horse's head and a horse's head. This unique shape makes Ma Touqin very easy to recognize.

2, melodious timbre:

Ma Touqin's timbre is very unique. It has a mellow and deep timbre, and the volume is weak but very melodious. This timbre is very suitable for expressing Mongolian people's feelings about life, such as vast grassland, whistling wind and sad mood.

3. High playing skills:

Ma Touqin needs to master certain skills in playing, such as fingering the strings and using a bow. Players need long-term practice and experience accumulation to reach a higher performance level.

4. Cultural symbols:

Ma Touqin is one of the representatives of Mongolian traditional culture. It is not only a musical instrument, but also a cultural symbol. In the hearts of the Mongolian people, Ma Touqin has a very important position and is a cultural treasure handed down from generation to generation by the Mongolian people.