When the Yi people play the four strings, the posture and playing method are the same as those of the Yueqin. The four strings are divided into two groups, and the two strings in each group are set to the same tone, usually in the relationship of fifths: c1, g1; d1, a1. Sometimes it is also tuned in fourths as d1 and g1, and the range has two octaves. The sound is beautiful and soft. Some perfo...

The shape is the same as that of the Yi Yueqin. body The total length is 65 cm to 70 cm. sound box Oblate or flat octagon. piano frame It is mostly made of mahogany, elm, red toon or fruit wood. The surface and back are made of sycamore wood, the surface diameter is 36 cm to 38 cm, and the thickness is about 3 cm. There are four symmetrical ancient money shapes on the pan...