Traditional Qin Liu

Qin Liu, playing stringed instruments. Also known as Liu Yeqin, Jin'gangtui Rock Stone and Earth Pipa. Traditional musical instruments of Han nationality. Originally popular in Jiangsu, Shandong, Anhui and other provinces. Now it is popular all over the country, mainly in Linyi, Shandong, northern Jiangsu and other places. It is one of the pear-shaped speaker stringed instruments that have been circulated among the people since the Tang Dynasty. Its appearance, structure and playing method are similar to those of Ruan. The earliest Qin Liu had a very simple structure. Because of its rural and folk appearance, Qin Liu is affectionately called "Tupipa" by China people.

As the accompaniment of Liuqin Opera, Sizhou Opera and other local operas, Qin Liu plays simple songs. His pronunciation is loud and grand, his timbre is powerful and full of local flavor. After a long period of development, it has now developed into a solo instrument and is often used as a treble instrument in national bands.

Qin Liu is not only suitable for playing cheerful, vivid, elastic and lively tunes, but also suitable for playing beautiful and lyrical melodies. He can be in harmony with the pipa, Ruan, Zheng and erhu in the band.

Qin Liu also has the sound effect of the western musical instrument mandolin. When it cooperates with western bands, it has a unique flavor, and the timbre can be well integrated and complement each other. In Changzhou Sixian, a folk band, Liuqin can closely cooperate with the main flute, which plays a role in setting off, contrasting and decorating. In instrumental ensemble, sometimes it is still in a dominant position, which can adjust the timbre change well.