Which material is the best for guzheng nails?

1110 views · Organized by 默妍 on 2022-04-08

Wearing suitable guzheng nails is also called "prosthetic nails". It is very important for guzheng hobbyists and players. It directly affects the feel and tone of the strings. Many friends do not know what kind of nails are suitable for them, especially for beginners. , which material should be used for prosthetics?

Which material is the best for guzheng nails?

Commonly used materials include: plastic, horn and tortoiseshell. (Of course the most commonly used tortoiseshell)

A good armor has two conditions, one is hardness, and the other is craftsmanship. The hardness of plastic is worse than that of horn and tortoiseshell, but it has also improved in recent years, and beginners can consider using it.

It is a common phenomenon that the craftsmanship of the sock is low, and it is very difficult to buy a high-level sock. The process requirements are first of all "thin", with a thickness of less than 1mm. Most of the prosthetics sold on the market exceed 1mm. (It's not too thin, and the pronunciation will not be bright:) The second is that the tip of the nail should not be too wide. The third is that the thumb has enough curvature.

Involving musical instruments

Guzheng (pinyin: Gǔ Zhēng), also known as Hanzheng and Qinzheng, is an ancient national musical instrument of the Han nationality and is popular all over China. It is often used for solo, duet, instrumental ensemble and accompaniment of song and dance, opera and folk art. Because of its wide range, beautiful timbre, rich playing skills and strong expressiveness, it is known as the "King of Music", also known as "Oriental Piano", and is one of the unique and important national musical instruments in China.

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