Erhu music store erhu qqqianjinmore range, more stable, convenient erhu lesson one now a download. Learn to play the erhu with master ling peng elearning. A collection of the ten most popular chinese classical melodies played with the chinese erhu. Though it has only two strings, it can convey a wide range of emotions. Get the best deal for far east and asia album music cds from the largest online selection at. Member of chinese society of national instrumental music.
Listen to your favorite songs from chinese traditional erhu music 1 by lei qiang now. She has captivated audiences worldwide with her mastery of her instrument which produces a melancholic sound that is both hauntingly beautiful and stirring. Felicia april 17, 2010 three short songs with erhu notationthe edelweiss,mayila,the myth shenhua and tian mi mi. The erhu is one of the most important chinese instruments, with a history of over 4,000 years. Wang guowei erhu soloist and artistic director, music from. Chinese traditional erhu music 1 by lei qiang on amazon. See more ideas about musical instruments, violin online and ukulele art. Bridging the gap was written for english readers who are interested in learning how to play the erhu, but could not find any erhu instruction books in english. The warlords 1,520 words exact match in snippet view article find links to article qingyun goes to a village nearby where the inhabitants, led by two men, erhu and wuyang, engage in banditry. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. I play the erhu, which years ago in japan was referred to as the chinese violin and is now referred to as the niko.
It is a twostringed instrument played with a bow, similar to the violin. Soulful strings is shen qis fifth album and represents her latest work. Recently, i made a new friend from japan through social media. He inherited his family treasures in medicine and absorbed himself. Its about xiaochun qis solo performance on the erhu 2 strings telling such a myriad of emotions shen yun ms. The inside string nearest to player is generally tuned to d4 and the outside string to a4. Music experts from china performed during the event. Its music is usually very expressive and touching, especially when you feel down and blue. She has captivated audiences worldwide with her mastery of her instrument. Erhu or chinese violin shen yuns musical instruments shen yun performing arts we often receive wonderful audience comments. Theres an old chinese belief that music has the power to heal. Each dancer plays a specific role, simultaneously acting and dancing to a live orchestral mix of chinese and.
Feb 12, 2016 issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. The erhu is almost always tuned to the interval of a fifth. I have enjoyed playing it and performed it as a soloist with a chinese orchestra. Prior to joining shen yun, guan guimin was well known in china for his work on soundtracks for over 50 movies and television shows. Their performances prominently feature classical chinese dance, which is accompanied by a live orchestra composed of both western and chinese instruments. The major differences are that the erhu is vertical and the bows strings are intertwined with the strings of the instrument so the bow is attached. In his midlife, he became blind, and was well know as the blind man ah bing. Chinese medicine has long used music to treat ailments of mind, body, and spirit. Since joining shen yun performing arts in 2006, she has performed to tremendous acclaim while touring with the. She is now the leader of erhu and the soloist of the orchestra. Dec, 2014 soloist xiaochun qi plays the erhu, a traditional chinese instrument during a performance by shen yun performing arts. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Erhu qqqianjinmore range, more stable, convenient erhu lesson one now a download.
Listen to your favorite songs from chinese traditional erhu music vol. See more of vivian yang li erhu soloist on facebook. Learn to play the erhu a twostringed violin of extraordinary beauty. Shen yuns dancers perform wearing intricate costumes, often accompanied by a variety of props. Chinese traditional erhu music 1 by lei qiang on amazon music. Chinese musical instruments suona yangqin guzheng and erhu were played. At the age of eight, she was selected as a soloist for the famous nanjing xiao hong hua art group, a. Shen yun erhu viruotoso xiaochun qi english shen yun. Shen yun performing arts is a united statesbased performing arts and entertainment company associated that tours internationally, producing dance performances and symphony concerts.
Erhu, sheet music book, songbooks and music books at wasabi sheet music. Apr 05, 2005 listen to your favorite songs from chinese traditional erhu music 1 by lei qiang now. Xiaochun qi is a graduate of the shanghai conservatory of music. We were discussing music composition and the development of erhu music outside of china. Its about xiaochun qi s solo performance on the erhu 2 strings telling such a myriad of emotions shen yun ms. Erhu the chinese violin performance art, japanese love. Wang guoweis eclectic voice on the erhu expresses a lifelong passion for the instrument and its music. Shen yun performing arts is a new yorkbased performingarts and entertainment company associated with the falun gong that tours the world, producing dance performances and symphony concerts. The erhu produces the most characteristic sounds of chinese music and is found in chinese filmography and dramatic performances. Currency all prices are in aud currency all prices are in aud. Erhu, a twostringed fiddle, is one of the bestknown traditional chinese music instruments. In 1991, she received the performers award at the 14th spring of shanghai international. Scroll down to enjoy some of the most famous erhu melodies, and see if the instrument can speak your mind. The best erhu lessons in washington, dc as rated by students.
This is the same as the two middle strings of the violin. The erhu is an ancient instrument, dating back to the song dynasty. Erhu is known internationally as a symbol of chinese music. Shen yun performing arts is a united statesbased performing arts and entertainment. Chinese erhu music all for today shen yun symphony.
Individual lessons, group lessons, erhu ensemble lesson the students of different nationalities, triligual languages chinese, english, japanese instruction. While the instrument has a history of nearly a millennium, its solo repertory in concert performance developed only in the past 100 years or so, drawing upon traditional chinese material. Please visit ms shen qi, erhu soloist, through linkage. Recordings are intended for personal use along with the purchase of the book. Another famous erhu soloist hua yan jun 18931950, nickname ah bing, made erhu, which was previously used to accompany chinese opera, a solo instrument. Xiaochun qi is an erhu soloist and shen yun orchestra member. Recordings may not be redistributed or used in any other way without written permission by the owner. I was born and raised in toronto and found my cultural connection through chinese music. Each dancer plays a specific role, simultaneously acting and dancing to a live orchestral mix of chinese and western instruments. So you will get a chance to see her next year when the new york company tours detroit area. This recording is from shen yun symphony orchestras 2015 performance at boston symphony hall. He learned from his father, a priest, erhu and pipa. From 2004 to 2006 she performed in new tang dynasty televisions annual chinese new year productions. It is extremely popular in china today as a medium for both traditional and contemporary music.
Exercises in staff and jianpu notation for each key. Zhou qichang was the team leader and soloist of the chinese orchestra attached to chang chun film studio in northeast of china. Find art you love and shop highquality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and. Healing with traditional chinese music the epoch times. Its almost like a chinese cello asian erhu ancient music. At the age of eight, she was selected as a soloist for. Two scholars playing the qin and erhu under a pine tree. Sep 19, 2017 the healing and balancing power of music is alive and well today in the classical works of shen yun performing arts, which reaches back to the melodies of ancient china for inspiration. In 1991, she received the performers award at the 14th spring of shanghai international erhu competition. Two scholars playing the qin and erhu under a pine tree giclee print by qiu ying.
Soulful strings is shen qi s fifth album and represents her latest work. At the age of eight, she was selected as a soloist for the famous nanjing xiao. Master shen wu was born in a physicians family, with a special healing gift of which he was unaware until the age of eight. With the artistry and skill of a master musician, he interprets a full range of musical genres, be it folk, classical, contemporary, or crosscultural. Shen yun world tour tickets shen yun tickets shen yun, translated in english as the beauty of divine beings dancing, is a performance that incorporates classical chinese dancing into minutelong, dramatic onstage expressions. Cmc consulting group inc has arranged a face to face meeting with master shen wu with leaders in the medical and business community on january 10, 2004. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus.
Other notable performers include erhu soloist xiaochun qi. Shao yun, shen qi, zheng and erhu duo chinese traditional. Sep 20, 2016 this recording is from shen yun symphony orchestras 2015 performance at boston symphony hall. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Apr 05, 2017 recently, i made a new friend from japan through social media. Erhu music of a bing and liu tianhua, erhu music shows. Erhu lifelong player of this traditional chinese musical instrument, mr. Soloist xiaochun qi plays the erhu, a traditional chinese instrument during a performance by shen yun performing arts. It is conducted by william kuo, with erhu soloists xiaochun qi, lu sun, and mei xuan accompanied by a. As soprano elisa brown listened to the ancient twostringed erhu during a performance of shen yun performing arts several years. As a performer, feifei has released several singles and albums, including tug of war awardwinning pop music, dance of the strings composer and performer on banhu, acoustic and electric erhu. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
The erhu is played sitting down, with the sound box placed on the top of the left thigh and the neck held vertically. Really miss you by shen qi erhu soloist canada signed copy 1999 mint. Apr 14, 2016 memory by departures memory erhu cover duration. Wang guowei erhu soloist and artistic director, music.
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