Lan Weiwei demonstrates the pipa

[udionur]

I think she can also play oud which is a Turkish string instrument. Good performance for both ears and eyes. Thanks and greetings from Turkey...

[Zoza15]

Clearly, what the fuck has this to do with SOPA and PIPA if that subject brought me here :P

[julittok]

sounds like a soprano ukulele

[hitmontop16]

so this is the instrument i hear when i play games that involve China.

[benoninadeshko]

amazing performance... could anyone tell me where can i buy this instrument in spain or united states???? please...

[PeterDad60]

@benoninadeshko Go on line as there are many Pipa sellers.

[Chichiri520]

@benoninadeshko

Try Eason Chinese music. They are based in Singapore but they ship all over the world.

[AccountOfJason]

nice video, thanks!

so the "tremolo" effect is done with the back side of the fingers, like a rasgueado? not a "p-a-m-i" tremolo? what fingers are used in this version?

were the finger picks always used on this instrument?

[vashyan]

Quite adorable the traditional resource of music from China .

[zuniga325]

She was amazing and beautiful. There is so much technique behind Chinese instruments, wow

[SinnerInChrist]

Wonderful! My favorite was the song she played at the end.

[fedwells138]

Wow that is really a fantastic sound! Amazing to hear something so foreign and familiar at the same time. Almost bluesy types of riffing at times. Thank you for the awesome playing!