Dulcimer is a kind of national musical instrument, similar to Guzheng but different in feel. It is a percussion instrument with distinctive and distinctive sound. It can be played solo or in ensemble. , then how to learn to play dulcimer?

1. Correct sitting posture

If you want to play a musical instrument well, the sitting position is also very important. Put the dulcimer in front of you, with a straight waist, a fist distance between the waist and abdomen and the dulcimer, and the stool should be one-half or one-third of the way. , This is a relatively standard sitting posture, you can play well after sitting well.

2. Wrist exercises

Playing the dulcimer is to make sound by hitting the strings, so how to make it? It is to hit back and forth with the wrist, and the upper arm drives the lower arm to hit hard. If it is not hit with the wrist, the sound will be slightly Deviation, so when you start learning, you should practice your wrist well and use it flexibly.

3. First understand each tone

The sound of dulcimer is divided into several types, including monophonic, fuller sound, round sound, which belongs to a slow rhythm, and decomposed chords, which have a sense of three-dimensionality in it. Playing the wheel is a very brisk rhythm. These sounds Build a piece, so have a good understanding of what the sounds represent.

4. Correct bamboo holding

Yangqin is played by holding bamboo, so it is necessary to hold the bamboo correctly, the index finger and thumb hold the bamboo, the middle finger is under the bamboo, the ring finger and the little finger are also bent with the middle finger, so that the whole palm is in a half-grip shape , this is a very common three-fingered bamboo, which can be used to strike the strings flexibly.

5. Reasonable practice

After practicing the chords, you must be able to know what is wrong in the song you are playing. Practice repeatedly. During the practice process, after this section is played, your brain must quickly respond to the next section. It is best to record it, so that After the performance is complete, listen to what you play, and find out what you are not satisfied with and practice more.

6. Study hard and practice hard

No matter what you do, persistence is the first priority. Maybe you don’t have a high talent, but you can work hard to develop it, especially musical instruments. You must study hard and practice hard. After a few hours of practice, after a long time, you will gradually feel it, and you can become proficient.