The erhu, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument with a long history and unique charm, has attracted worldwide attention for its melodious and moving timbre and all-encompassing expressiveness. Do you know?Playing rosin is one of the key aspects of erhu performance, and with the right amount of application, it can not only enhance the tone of the erhu, but also enhance its volume, thereby further enhancing the performance effect. Next, we will tell you in simple terms about the specific operation of erhu and rosin and the matters to be paid attention to.
First of all, let's briefly introduce the preparations required before beating rosin.
1.Be sure to carefully choose the rosin block that suits your erhu specifications, and the qualified quality can ensure that the rosin quality is excellent.
2.Before beating rosin, you need to prepare a clean and immaculate cloth or paper towel to clean the strings of the erhu.
3.In addition, you need to have a bow, and it is important to ensure that the bow hairs are clean and tidy, so that you can carry out the operation of playing rosin.
Secondly, when starting to practice playing rosin, pay attention to the following points:
1.Never beat the rosin too thickly, as this may negatively affect the tone of the erhu and cause discomfort in the hand.
2.It is important to be evenly and naturally applied during the application process, not just to one string or a local area, and to ensure that all strings are adequately lubricated.
3.When pushing rosin, it is especially important to control the force and avoid excessive force to avoid damaging the strings or disturbing the tone.
4.After beating the rosin, remember to carefully wipe the strings with a cloth or paper towel to prevent rosin dust from sticking to the strings, which can adversely affect the sound quality.
At this point, let's describe in detail how to properly beat rosin:
1.First, wipe off the dust with a cloth or paper towel and gently stick it to the erhu's bow hairs.
2.Then, apply appropriate finger pressure to make the rosin and the bow hair close to each other, so as to increase the friction.
3.When the bow hairs are placed on top of the erhu strings, simply pull gently to feel the wonderful sensation of the bow hairs gliding across the string surface, while fine-tuning the position of the rosin block to ensure that it evenly covers the surface of the bow hairs.
4.Continue these steps until each string is fully lubricated.
In addition, in the process of beating rosin, we also need to pay attention to the following details:
1.Please try to avoid spraying rosin in a humid environment to prevent the bow hairs from being affected by moisture and affecting the sound quality.
2.At the same time, it is also necessary to be careful not to stick too much rosin powder on the strings, so as not to negatively affect the tone and feel.
3.Special care should be taken when applying rosin to avoid cracking or falling off the rosin block, which may affect the performance effect.
4.Throughout the process, it is important to be quiet and attentive to ensure that you get the best out of your performance.
5.If you notice an excess of rosin powder on the bow hairs, or if you hear a discordant noise, you should wash it with a cloth or paper towel and then start the rosin work again.
6.Before the official performance, it is important to ensure that the rosin on the erhu bow hair has been wiped clean to avoid adverse effects on the performance.
7.If you find that the bow hairs are more worn or the sound quality is not good, it is recommended to replace the bow hairs in a timely manner.