Five National Musical Instruments in China

Pluck a stringed instrument. Wooden, the speaker is half pear-shaped with four strings on it. Originally made of silk thread, now it is made of steel wire, steel rope and nylon. The neck and panel have "phase" and "product" for determining phonemes. It is an important national musical instrument for solo, accompaniment, ensemble and ensemble.

2. Zheng:

Guzheng, also known as Qin Zheng, is an ancient traditional plucked instrument in China. The plucking of the zither spread among the general public, blending local folk music and forming local schools with different musical styles and playing techniques. It is deeply rooted in China folk music culture, and has been circulated for more than two thousand years, so it is commonly known as "Guzheng".

3. Xiao:

It can be divided into Dong Xiao and Qin Xiao, both of which are single-tube and vertical blowing. This is a very old Han musical instrument. Xiao has a long history, mellow and soft timbre, quiet and elegant, suitable for solo and ensemble.

4. Flute:

Ancient Chinese musical instruments are also the most representative and national musical instruments among Chinese musical instruments. China bamboo flute is one of the woodwind instruments commonly used in China traditional music, which is generally divided into Qu Di in the south, Bangdi in the north and alto flute in the middle. Generally, the range can reach more than two octaves.

5. Erhu:

It began in the Tang Dynasty and is called "Western Qin". It has a history of 1000 years. It is a traditional stringed instrument in China. Erhu, a two-stringed instrument, is also called "South Lake" and "Omz". Erhu is one of the main bowstring instruments in China national musical instrument family.