Sound sample of an old German Strad copy. The piece is Allegro Spiritoso by Jean Baptiste Senaille (1687-1730). The piece is being sightread by a student violinist.

Duration : 0:1:4

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Shows you how to rosin your Erhu bow

Disclaimer: This is how I do it but there are more than 1 ways to rosin the Erhu bow.

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Duration : 0:1:25

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Fuga from Bach Sonata No. 1 in g minor being played by a student violinist on a very fine, handmade American violin.

Duration : 0:6:7

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Shows you how to change strings and tune the Erhu.

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Duration : 0:3:47

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This video shows you how to tie the qianjin on a Erhu, Chinese Violin. The qianjin is the nylon rope that loops over the neck and the two strings. Complete with English subtitles.

To purchase an erhu, go to:

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To purchase erhu accessories, go to:

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Duration : 0:3:1

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