Friday, July 17, 2009
Instruments that can be found in china
Liuqin
Liuqin is a high pitch-plucking instrument. The name derives from the willow wood and the willow shaped body it has. (Liu means willow in Chinese) It is a little smaller than the pipa and uses a plastic pick to play it, it is known for its highly penetrative sounds. The luiqin is the highest pitched member of the plucked strings but it produces a very small sound. It is capable in producing an exciting and agitating tune or a sweet and touching tune. A stand could also be added to the instrument’s side and stabalise it while playing. The liuqin’s original silk strings have been replaced with steel ones, amplifying the luiqin’s volume and giving it the characteristic metallic high pitches. Adept at playing fast, passionate and carefree pieces, the instrument is growing slowly in repertoire and technique.
