Horse-head violin
The matouqin is a traditional Mongolian musical instrument that is loved by people for its unique timbre and expressiveness. However, the number of people learning Xi horsehead fiddle is relatively small, mainly due to the following reasons:
Cultural background and language barrier: The matouqin is a traditional Mongolian musical instrument, which is somewhat different from the Han culture. In addition, the playing techniques and theories of the matouqin are also different from those of the Han Chinese, which makes it difficult for some people to learn Xi and understand because of language and cultural barriers.
Difficulty: The playing skills of the horse-head fiddle are relatively high, and the skills that need to be mastered include finger flexibility and force control, breathing and mouth coordination, etc. These skills require a long period of practice and Xi, and can be difficult for beginners.
* Lack of repertoire and teaching materials: Compared with some popular musical instruments, there are relatively few repertoire and teaching materials of the matouqin. This makes it difficult for Xi learners to find suitable repertoire and teaching materials for Xi practice.
Social awareness is not high: Because the horse-head fiddle is relatively unpopular compared to some popular musical instruments, the social awareness of it is not high. As a result, some Xi learners may face doubts and incomprehension from those around them when choosing to learn Xi matouqin.
The economic investment is not proportional to the return: learning to Xi the matouqin requires a certain amount of financial investment, such as buying musical instruments, attending training classes, etc. However, compared to some popular instruments, there are relatively few Xi learners and performers of the matouqin, which also means that the investment and reward of learning Xi matouqin may not be proportional.
Despite the above reasons, as a unique traditional musical instrument, the artistic value and expressiveness of the matouqin cannot be ignored. By improving social awareness, promoting the culture of the matouqin, and providing more resources and opportunities for learning Xi, more people can be attracted to understand and learn Xi matouqin, so that this unique art form can be better inherited and developed.