How to change strings on the Erhu

Shows you how to change strings and tune the Erhu.

Learn how to play erhu online here:
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To purchase an erhu, go to:
http://www.eason.com.sg/products/products_erhu.jsp

To purchase erhu accessories, go to:
http://www.eason.com.sg/products/products_string_access.jsp

To learn how to play the erhu, go to:
http://learnerhu.wordpress.com/

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• tune

[RedCloud15]

hey can i ask? the string and the bow stick are stick together? am i right?

[tansungwah]

@RedCloud15 The bow hair is between the strings.

[tansungwah]

Not possible. Both are distinctly different instruments.

[foooshle]

please, can someone tell me what that white thing around the neck of the erhu is called?

[tansungwah]

@foooshle It is called qianjin.

[disposablexhero]

Whats a good place to order the strings from in the US?

Or maybe I can use strings from a different instrument (guitar, violin, etc.) If that is so, what gauge strings should I get?

[tansungwah]

You can order from our online store: Just google Eason Enterprises

[ilovelambosan]

thanks :) this is very helpful

[ilovelambosan]

@yakmanok u need a tuner, then u can tune to the correct tone. :)

[yakmanok]

Could you please make a video to show erhu is tuned. I bought a new erhu and don't know how to tune it.

[alphamone]

Is there any major differance when putting strings on an erhu where the peg and the part the string is threaded onto are connected by gears?

[woodjj]

Thanks! very helpful!



[fuckcopyrights]

Can anyone tell me when to change strings? I've been using mine for about 4 months and they're looking a little....ragged. 

[ChristopherHa93]

what notes do you usually tune the strings to?

and is the notation for erhu the same as normal music?

[mOchiHaru1]

My erhu is missing a qianjin. And I am unsure if you need specific strings for the instrument. Is there a certain type of string that goes to the erhu?? And where can I purchase a qianjin?

[wingwaabuddha]

Are both strings the same, one of my strings broke, so I bought new ones but they have a bit of blue on the top. Are both the strings on teh erhu the same material etc, or no?

[meganmyphoualo]

wow :P