The shape of the erzhi is similar to the pipa, and more similar to the Dinghan of the Dai nationality. It can be played in both sitting and standing positions.

Most of them are made by the performers for their own use, so the specifications and sizes are different. The overall length of the piano body is mostly about 45 cm, the small one is only 30 cm, and the larger one can reach 60 cm.

The body of the violin is made of a whole piece of hard wood such as camphor wood or maple produced locally, and the abdominal cavity is dug out at the lower part.

In the middle of the panel, there are a number of small round sound holes or arranged in a cross shape, and a bamboo or wooden bridge is placed below. The headstock is square and column-shaped, with a flat top without ornaments, and a wooden peg on each side. There is a slightly longer piece-shaped tail post at the lower end of the guitar case. Two wire or steel strings. The thin bamboo tether uses the ponytail as the bow.

How to play

For seated play, place the piano box on the left thigh near the knee, hold the piano with the left hand and press the strings, and generally do not change the position of the strings. For the right hand, hold the ponytail bow dipped in rosin and play outside the strings. For standing play, place the tail post of the bottom of the piano on the lower left of the clothes. In the side pocket or in the belt worn on the left, the left hand holds the harp and the right hand holds the bow.

Uh, squeak is tuned according to the relationship of fourth or fifth. Usually, the tuning is d2, g2 or d2, a2, and the range is one octave. The volume is moderate, the tone of the steel strings is bright, and the tone of the silk strings is soft and beautiful. Can be used for solo, instrumental ensemble or to accompany folk songs and folk dances.