From Violin to Erhu (watch in HD)

A short film by Paul Bischoff featuring Alex McKamie, an undergraduate violinist at Truman State University, and his mission to learn the erhu in Shanghai, China. Submitted to WorldNomads for a travel documentary scholarship.

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[ScorpiusTheScorpin]

I question the validity of that theory that the Er hu may be the forefather of the violin. I feel that this may be a ethnocentric comment. Being Miao-hmong myself, and having people ( my own ethnicity) say the bamboo flute, i.e sheng, its a traditional Miao instrument is flawed.

[aa3gunner]

It's called "Barbarian" because the instrument originated from Central Asia and Mongolia. In ancient times, the Chinese considered people beyond their borders to be "barbarians" just like how the Romans viewed the Vandals, Goths, Visigoths, etc. In fact the Erhu is the direct ancestor of the violin. After China, the instrument made it's way to India, and the Middle East all in different versions. Because of the this, Europe picked it up post Renaissance era and made the Violin, Cello, etc.

[hanjadrew]

wow good job, can you give free lessons online becuase im trying to learn on my own but it's really hard

[Thrillrider10]

incredible playing... oh and nice umbrella shirt