Guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed instrument that directly translates to “ancient zither-type instrument.” It has two bridges with strings stretched at either end, with movable bridges in the middle used for tuning. It’s an excellent accompaniment for vocals and existed even before the Qin Dynasty. The oldest guzheng was discovered in 1979 in Jiangxi […]
Guqin Instrument FAQs – The Hidden Chinese Gem
The Guqin is one of China’s oldest and most traditional musical instruments. UNESCO also recognized it as a World Cultural Heritage in the 2000s. Guqin’s fame is strongly connected to its strings that deliver a bass register with four octaves, producing a gentle and pure sound. Its strings are also longer than other Chinese instruments, […]
