NEWS
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Caring for the Finish and Decorative Fittings
The finish and decorative fittings on the outside of the instrument are there to protect… Read more -
Tuning a guzheng: from ear to electronic tuner
Guzheng is tuned to a pentatonic scale, so tuning means fixing a reference pitch first a… Read more -
Settling In: Pitch Stability on a New Instrument and After a Restring
On a newly strung instrument, or after a full restring, string tension takes time to set… Read more -
Guzheng in a Chinese ensemble: role and blend
In a Chinese orchestra the guzheng may carry melody, underpin harmony or add rhythmic co… Read more -
Guzheng materials: soundboard, frame, and old versus new timber
Soundboards are usually paulownia, chosen for its soft, even grain that transmits vibrat… Read more -
Hand shape and force: common mistakes in guzheng playing
Beginners often stiffen the wrist, push the string with the finger joint, or use the who… Read more -
Common problems with a new guzheng
If a bridge slaps the soundboard when a string is plucked hard, the string tension or th… Read more -
Setting up a new guzheng: what to check
Bridge placement, string tension, action, the width and smoothness of the string notch… Read more -
What should I do about a dent in the soundboard?
Paulownia soundboards are very soft, so a knock can leave a small dent. Never fill it wi… Read more -
How do I remove marks from the soundboard?
While the guzheng is being played the soundboard faces upward, so airborne dust settles… Read more
