winterfire666 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 i have just purchased one ebay and im looking for some tips/techniques or general resources as its completly new to me and im struggling finding much info (in english) about them on the internet. many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggiesnr Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Is that similar to a Gu Zheng? If so I know someone else who is struggling with one and I could put you in touch for mutual support. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Haven't learned but have played a few - magical sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfire666 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 [quote name='oggiesnr' timestamp='1337147483' post='1656083'] Is that similar to a Gu Zheng? If so I know someone else who is struggling with one and I could put you in touch for mutual support. Steve [/quote] no its like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6h0UzPNjjk quite a different beast really although i bet that sounds cool they would probably compliment each other well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggiesnr Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Ah! It's essentialy a hammer dulcimer or cimbolin (not sure I've spelt that right) although it sounds as if it's tuned pentatonic. There are books on hammer dulcimer that would get you your hand technique but I've not come across any that deal with the tuning. I suppose it depends what music you want to play. It would probably tune western if you wanted to. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Dunno about the Chinese version, but there's a great album showcasing hammered dulcimer and (huge) melodeon by Maclaine Colston & Saul Rose: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WohzbfXgkg Album's called 'Sand and Soil' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedyyyyyy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 hello I can tell you how to play yangqin, I have learned yangqin for 13 years and i'm glad if I can help you！ this is my email： [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I had to look the name up as I thought it was my particular favourite chinese instrument the du Xian Qin [quote] [color=#333333][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]The duxianqin (独弦琴, pinyin: dúxiánqín; lit. "single string zither") is a Chinese plucked string instrument with only one string. It is played using harmonics, with the string's tension varied by the use of a flexible rod manipulated with the left hand.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]The duxianqin is nearly identical to the Vietnamese đàn bầu, from which it is likely derived. Chinese sources describe it as being an instrument of the Jing (also spelled Gin or Kinh) ethnic group of China, who are ethnic Vietnamese living in China. Sometimes the body of the instrument is made from a large tube of bamboo rather than wood, which is more common in Vietnam. [/quote][/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Not a great quality video showing off it's beautiful tone, [/size][/font][/color] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TElucXpWDkA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfire666 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Well, i had this for a while now and just cant find the time to learn and space is an issue so if anyone is interested it is posted in the other musical items for sale section http://basschat.co.uk/topic/197432-yangqin-for-sale-chinese-hammered-dulcimer-lancashire/ thanks for everyones input though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Steve Wishnevsky of Wishbass has been making a crude version he calls a quinn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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