NEWS
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Routine cleaning and dust protection
The soundboard is exposed all the time and dust collects between the bridges. Use a soft… Read more -
How to Store a Guzheng When It Will Not Be Played for a While
If you will not be playing for a period, loosen the strings gradually to relieve tension… Read more -
How the guzheng grading system works: what each level tests
Guzheng is a common subject in China’s social arts grading exams. Level structures vary… Read more -
Choosing your first guzheng: tone, action and size
Your first instrument does not have to be your last, but stable tuning, a comfortable ac… Read more -
Construction and regional styles: starting from the pentatonic scale
The modern guzheng has 21 strings tuned to a pentatonic scale, spanning more than four o… Read more -
When should a child start the guzheng — and how should practice be arranged?
Five to seven is the age at which many children begin. At that age hand development and… Read more -
Learning guzheng as an adult: making short practice sessions count
Adults bring strong comprehension and clear goals, but practice time comes in fragments… Read more -
Bridge Placement and Common Problems
Bridges sit in numbered order, and their position directly affects pitch, feel and strin… Read more -
Guzheng strings: types and when to replace them
Guzheng strings are usually steel core wound with nylon, though plain steel types exist… Read more -
Why Bridges Slip or Jump, and How to Trace the Cause
Bridges that shift or jump during playing usually come down to insufficient string tensi… Read more