What erhu wood has the best timbre, and what wood erhu is better

Your question is just as confusing as when I bought the erhu, and I was a little confused when I first came into contact with the erhu. In fact, the only high-quality materials used to make erhu are old mahogany and rosewood, among which the old material old mahogany (old furniture or old house beams) and small-leaved rosewood are the most superior, the erhu of old mahogany has a strong timbre, and the erhu of small-leaved rosewood has a bright timbre, which are two styles, regardless of up and down, you should choose accordingly according to your own preference for timbre. Erquan Erhu is a special erhu, the barrel is wider than the standard erhu, the stem is also lengthened, and the timbre is lower and deeper, so it can better reflect the charm of the famous song "Erquan Reflecting the Moon".

The flat octagonal erhu is a successful and improved erhu masterpiece in Suzhou, with a flat eight in front and a flat circle in the back, which is more volatile than the traditional hexagonal erhu, especially the volume of the high position, which can have a better timbre effect in the orchestra ensemble. I also told me this knowledge when I bought the erhu Suzhou Hongcheng Qin Store teacher Shi, so that I have a clearer understanding, I recommend you to go to the official website of Suzhou Huayun Erhu, any professional questions about the erhu you can directly **qq consultation, it is more convenient.

The timbre of an erhu depends on a variety of factors, including material, structure, film, and craftsmanship. The following are the timbre characteristics of several types of erhu wood:

Rosewood: The heartwood is bright red or orange-red, and becomes purple-red-brown after a long time of exposure to the air, and the wood color is more uniform, common purple-brown, at least 800 years into wood, and the growth rings are not obvious. The erhu made of rosewood is noble and elegant, elegant and solemn.

The sound quality is calm and solid, and the penetration is strong, and the timbre is pure and gorgeous.

Ebony: solemn and luxurious, revealing a strong modern atmosphere. The timbre is bright but not dry, soft but not pretentious, responsive and expressive.

Old mahogany (Dalbergia cochinchinensis): Produced in the Indochina Peninsula, it also grows in Yunnan, China, its leaves are oblong, white flowers, flowers are five-petaled, and the color is red. Its color is purple-red, with clear and varied grain and fine structure, which cannot be compared with similar red sour branch woods.

The erhu made of old mahogany contains almost all the good qualities of the erhu. The sound quality is mellow and quiet, mellow and clear, like wine and water. Consistent bass and bass balance.

In addition, rosewood, sour branches, ebony, wenge, etc. can also be used to make erhu. Different woods and production processes will give the erhu different timbre characteristics, and choosing the right erhu for you needs to consider a variety of factors, including personal preference, performance level, budget, etc.

<> best wood for making erhu is old mahogany.

Rosewood, ebony, rosewood.

It takes into account many advantages such as large volume, good timbre, beautiful appearance, durability and no deformation. It is also necessary to combine with other materials such as python skin, erhu strings, bow hair, etc., to make a good erhu.

It is best to use high-density mahogany wood for erhu, among which red sandalwood is the best, and rosewood, sour branches, ebony, and wenge are also fine.

Erhu Introduction:1The erhu is one of the ancient Chinese national stringed instruments.

The earliest record of the erhu is in the Song Dynasty, where the erhu is called Huqin or Nanhu. In Shen Kuo's "Dream Creek Writings", he said: "The horsetail huqin follows the Han car." According to historical records, the predecessor of the erhu may have been "Xi Qin" (Ji Qin), which was pronounced by rubbing between the two strings with bamboo clips in the Tang Dynasty.

2.During the Tang and Song dynasties, all plucked string instruments from the north or northwest were called qin, and then pushed forward to the Spring and Autumn period, many musical instruments did not have specific names, and were collectively referred to as qin. According to legend, the ethnic groups south of the Yellow River call the northern ethnic groups the Hu people, this string music is from the north, it is believed that it is made by the Hu people, so it is called the Huqin, because it is played with two strings, so it is also called the erhu.

3.The erhu was widely spread among the people in the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the past 100 years, many Chinese folk artists have continuously improved and innovated in their performances.

In particular, Mr. Liu Tianhua, a generation of grandmasters, boldly improved and innovated the erhu, so that the performance of the erhu has been raised to a new level.

In terms of wood, the top grade is, of course, high-density mahogany. Rosewood, rosewood, sour branches, ebony, wenge can be, of which rosewood is the top. The second is poplar or new wood, and the erhu made of other miscellaneous trees can only be used for beginner practice.

The erhu is a stringed instrument. There are two strings, and the modern erhu is set in pure fifths, which is a mid-to-high range instrument among the huqin. At present, according to the needs of the conditions, each place independently develops different shapes of bowed string instruments, such as gaohu, jinghu, banhu, erxian, trumpet string, etc.

In order to meet the needs of Chinese music symphony, according to the system of erhu, zhonghu and so on were also invented. Luthiers usually make erhu from wood, such as mahogany, small-leaved red sandalwood, ebony, wenge, blood sandalwood, large-leaved red sandalwood, African red pear, African red sandalwood, etc., and some luthiers make erhu from ivory, jade, plastic and other materials because they have other than acoustic considerations. One end of the barrel is covered with snake skin, which is the unique sound of the erhu, and some high-end erhu uses python skin.

Whether from wild or captive snakes, the cost of collecting snake skins is increasing. The International Convention on Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which restricts the import and export of cockroach skins by its participating groups, has been developed in recent years as alternative materials for snakeskins in order to mimic the sound of snakeskin. Steel strings, nylon strings, and silk strings are usually used, and sheep intestine strings are rarely used.

Extended information: Basic structure - 1. The barrel is an important part of the erhu, which vibrates the resonance of the leather after rubbing the strings through the push and pull movement of the bow. The texture and shape of the barrel have a direct impact on volume and sound quality.

It is generally made of rosewood or mahogany. The shapes are hexagonal, octagonal, circular, front octagonal and rear round, etc., and the commonly used is hexagonal. 2. The python skin at the front of the piano barrel is called the piano skin, also known as the piano membrane, which is an important device for the sound of the erhu.

It is generally python skin, and snakeskin is the lowest grade erhu skin. Snakeskin has fine scales, regular lines, and toughness, but a thin texture. Sound quality is susceptible to factors such as climate, room temperature, etc.

3. The stem is the pillar of the erhu and the torso. It not only plays a supporting role in connecting up and down, but also has a certain impact on the overall vibration pronunciation. For example, the materials used for the stems are sandalwood (to a lesser extent), ebony or mahogany.

Generally, there is more ebony. Ebony is inexpensive and has some tensile resistance. 4. There are two upper and lower piano shafts (also known as piano shafts), which play the role of adjusting the pitch, the upper shaft is bound to twist the inner strings, and the lower shaft is bound to twist the outer strings.

There are two types of piano shafts: wooden shafts and mechanical shafts, both of which have their own advantages and disadvantages. The wooden return type is stable after tuning, and it is not easy to run the strings and go out of tune, but it is difficult to tune the strings because it is tight and loose. The mechanical switch tuning is fast and free, and the pitch is good.

5. The strings are one of the pronunciation bodies of the qin and one of the sound sources of the erhu. The quality of its quality directly affects the pronunciation effect. There are two types of strings: