What are the instruments often used in Qinqiang accompaniment?

The most important instrument in the Qinqiang is of course the Banhu, whose pronunciation is thin and clear, and which best reflects the characteristics of the Qinqiang's plate changes.

The Banhu is known by various names, such as Qinhu, Hu Hu, Clapper Hu, and Daqin. The sound is high and solid, with strong penetrating power, and it is the main accompanying instrument for northern opera and rap, and can also be used for ensemble and solo performance.

The Banhu has a history of more than 300 years in China, with many varieties and a bright, high-pitched tone. It is the main accompanying instrument for many kinds of bangkang operas, northern operas and musicals in China.

After the 1950s, it was used for solo performance and instrumental ensemble. Well loved by the general public, popular in the Northwest, North China, Northeast, Northeast provinces and districts, especially in Shaanxi, Gansu, Shanxi and other provinces most prevalent. Initially, the Banhu was mainly popular in the northern region of China, where many local operas and operatic arts, such as Hebei Opera, Evaluation Opera, Yu Opera, and Qin Opera, used the Banhu as the main accompanying instrument. Because the Banhu has a deep relationship with Chinese opera and music, it can play its own strengths in playing opera and music, and in the accompaniment of local opera and music, the Banhu of each region is good at showing their different styles, with unique local colors.