People often ask this question: I have been playing the qin for many years, but I still feel powerless when I play the music, and the completion is not smooth enough. In fact, such problems are mostly due to two aspects. The first is that the basic skills are not solid enough, the technology is not enough, and the music cannot be supported. Second, they do not have the patience to carry out basic technical training, and they are too ambitious and anxious. In response to this, I will help you summarize some technical content that must be practiced. I hope you can stick to the basic skills training for a long time. I believe you will definitely gain something.

1. Scales and intonation must be practiced

Unlike guitars and pianos, the erhu has frets and keys, so the intonation is more difficult to master. Therefore, it is very important to practice erhu intonation. Some people say that when the erhu is played correctly, one can learn 70% of the erhu performance. I agree with this point. How can I get the pitch? In addition to the necessary solfeggio, scale practice is an indispensable practice for erhu players to improve intonation. Therefore, practice must be strengthened. When practicing scales, you should pay special attention to the phoneme and finger spacing, and pay attention to the relationship between the major second and the minor second, that is, to deal with the finger spacing relationship between the whole tone and the semitone. (The 34 and 7i in the scale are minor second degrees, and the fingers should be next to each other.) It is necessary to pay attention to the scale practice of each key. The intonation is the basis for the erhu player to express the music to be beautiful and moving.

2. Slow longbow must be practiced

As the saying goes, three-point fingering and seven-point bowing are enough to illustrate the importance of erhu bowing. Erhu is a bowed stringed instrument. Bowing is the foundation of erhu pronunciation, which is related to the sound quality and timbre of erhu pronunciation, while slow bow is the foundation of bowing, which erhu players need to take seriously and practice carefully. In the practice of slow bow, you must first master the correct method of holding the bow. The right hand should relax the shoulder and hang the elbow, and emphasize the coordinated movement of the upper arm, forearm, wrist and fingers, so as to be flat, straight, rhythmic and stable.

3. Short and fast bow must be practiced

With the development of the times, many erhu works are extremely expressive, posing new challenges to the requirements of the erhu short and fast bow. Kuaigong's enthusiasm and unrestrainedness are extremely important for a good performance of an erhu work. The fast bow should be played clearly, brightly and granularly, and with the change of dynamics, it can push the music to a climax and leave an unforgettable impression on the audience. If the basic skills of the short and fast bow are not good, it will be difficult to perform an erhu work well. This goes without saying. In order to practice the short and fast bow well, on the one hand, it is necessary to master the correct method. The same rhythm and time value should be kept as consistent as possible, so that the sound played is more even. Generally, the middle bow is used for sixteenth notes or eighth notes, which is easier. Control, pay attention to the flexibility of the wrist, but also pay attention to starting from slow training, pay attention to the cooperation of both hands, and must not be impetuous and careless.

4. You must practice when changing the handle

The core problem to be solved in bar changing practice is intonation. When children play the traditional first position (upper position) of the erhu, the intonation can generally be completed well, but when they reach the second position or higher, the intonation problem cannot be guaranteed. tune, so that the listener's ears uncomfortable. To solve the intonation problem of changing the handle well, it is necessary to strengthen the practice of changing the handle. For the practice of changing the handle, you must master the method of changing the Erhu handle: there are traditional handle positions and new handle positions. For example, the traditional handle is the sliding finger change, the open string change, the same finger change, etc. The new position is the finger change... For beginners of erhu, it is necessary to pay attention to and strengthen the practice of changing the handle. to solve the pitch problem. Only by attaching great importance to strengthening the practice of changing bars can we achieve intonation in the performance of the music, and then make the music beautiful and beautiful. (To provide you with a small method, when you are not sure about the pitch, you can ask the teacher to make a small mark on the corresponding position with correction fluid or tape on the erhu stem, and press the strings with your fingers. Listen often, and your ears can distinguish it. After the ability, remove the mark)

5. Vibration must be practiced

Erhu is a treasure of folk music. Its sound is very similar to the human voice. Vibrato is one of the most important and most commonly used techniques in erhu performance. Vibrato is an indispensable and important means for erhu to express music. It is like the color in art, which can make works Brilliant. Proper use of vibrato can make music beautiful and touching. The specific playing method has been told to you before, and it is too long to repeat it here. If you have any questions, you can leave a message on the Erhu Art Network Forum, and I will try my best to answer it for you.

6. Vibrato must be practiced

The vibrato of the erhu is widely used in the performance of the erhu, and it is extremely important for the team to express the style of the music, such as vibrato, hitting, searching, and decorative tones. Vibrato practice is mainly to practice the flexibility and elasticity of the left hand fingers hitting the strings. There are many pieces of music that use vibrato properly in the performance process, which can add the finishing touch to the music and give people a bright and fresh feeling. Do not press with the back of your hand when practicing vibrato, but pay attention to the movement of the palm joint of your left hand and let your fingers hit the strings.

Of course, erhu practice requires a lot of practice, such as fingering practice, bowing practice, strength practice and other aspects of practice can not be ignored, but due to the time limit of amateur Erhu learners, especially primary and secondary school students, the above mentioned It is the most basic and most commonly used technique for beginners to learn erhu, so it is necessary for beginners to practice erhu consistently and uninterruptedly, which is of great benefit to improving the performance of erhu.

Daily Basic Exercises (15 Strings) Required