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Post by YouLanFengChune on Mar 16, 2006 10:09:59 GMT
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Post by calden on Mar 16, 2006 21:21:16 GMT
Yinhao:
About the erhu parts picture-
Is that a big chunk of lead in the erhu base? No wonder David's is so heavy and stable. Does this help stabilize the sound, too? I know that many guitars sound better - louder and with more sustain and more of the fundamental to the note - if they have a big heavy capo clamped on the neck.
Carlos
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Post by davidmdahl on Mar 16, 2006 22:50:32 GMT
Yinhao: About the erhu parts picture- Is that a big chunk of lead in the erhu base? No wonder David's is so heavy and stable. Does this help stabilize the sound, too? I know that many guitars sound better - louder and with more sustain and more of the fundamental to the note - if they have a big heavy capo clamped on the neck. Carlos LOL! You may be giving away more secrets than you intended, Yinhao. My Cadenza erhu may or may not have lead in the base, but the ebony sandalwood is pretty heavy by itself. A lead plug in the base probably makes best sense when a comparatively lighter wood is used, such as redwood. I don't know if the extra weight helps the sound, but a heavier erhu is a lot easier to play. Best wishes, David |
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Post by YouLanFengChune on Mar 16, 2006 23:04:23 GMT
hmm..
Its common knowledge that redwood, rosewood erhus have lead clamped at the base.....
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Post by davidmdahl on Mar 16, 2006 23:21:29 GMT
We love giving you a hard time, Yinhao. <g> The photos look good, except it would be fun to see people in them. I wish that I could drop by and visit your school. All those erhus and other instruments hanging on the wall has my mouth watering.
Best wishes,
David
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Post by calden on Mar 17, 2006 0:16:11 GMT
Okay, David, now you've got me going. We should do a trip to Singapore, you and I, to visit Cadenza and take Yinhao out to dinner. I could practice my middle-of-the-road Chinese. Maybe if we're nice enough he could get us some free erhu lessons.
Carlos
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Post by davidmdahl on Mar 17, 2006 0:38:03 GMT
Okay, David, now you've got me going. We should do a trip to Singapore, you and I, to visit Cadenza and take Yinhao out to dinner. I could practice my middle-of-the-road Chinese. Maybe if we're nice enough he could get us some free erhu lessons. Carlos That sounds great! Unfortunately, I would have to sell off instruments to finance the trip. <g> David |
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Post by YouLanFengChune on Mar 17, 2006 4:05:37 GMT
No problems. Dinners on you, Lunch is on me.
Erhu lessons are no prob. Xiao lessons and dizi too. We can watch a Singapore Chinese Orchestra rehearsal, learn to make erhu (part of the process) and make a quick dizi, using bamboo and cork.
There is also a segment abt opera, a sgment on chinese folksong and lots more...
This a whole pckage. I need someone to help me market this in USA..hahaha
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Post by paulv on Mar 17, 2006 15:09:07 GMT
That sounds great! Unfortunately, I would have to sell off instruments to finance the trip. <g> David David, maybe not. My wife and I are leaving for Beijing on May1 and we got tickets for $750 each. Shop around and check out travel agencies that are catering to Asians. Yinhao, The school looks great -- wish I could visit!! Regards, Paul.... |
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Post by calden on Mar 17, 2006 15:17:36 GMT
That sounds great! Unfortunately, I would have to sell off instruments to finance the trip. <g> David David, maybe not. My wife and I are leaving for Beijing on May1 and we got tickets for $750 each. Shop around and check out travel agencies that are catering to Asians. Yinhao, The school looks great -- wish I could visit!! Regards, Paul.... Paul: Are you talking $750 from Boston? That's how much it costs from Seattle. David, don't sell any instruments!!! Surely you have an extra vehicle or two - I mean, who needs any vehicles in Portland anyway? You've got great public transportation, and you live right near the commuter rail station. There's also your house - surely it could tolerate a refinanciing to get a couple of thousand dollars in an equity loan! I mean, for God's sake, dont' sell any instruments! What's important, anyway? But seriously - it would be a blast for me to visit Yinhao in Singapore and drop by my good buddy Li Xi Qi in Taipei on the way back. God, two weeks or so of trad Chinese music would almost make up for living in the American Hinterlands. Of course I'm just complaining for humor's sake. I have found fairly rich opportunities to practice and share this wonderful music, even where I live. I'm so thankful for my good friends and teachers that have recognized my interests and helped nurture them, and especially to this great forum. Carlos |
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Post by paulv on Mar 17, 2006 16:05:50 GMT
Carlos,
Yes, Boston to Chicago/O'hare, then a straight shot to Beijing with United. The first time we went, we took Air Canada which was from Boston to Vancouver BC, then to Beijing, but Air Canada has changed that flight with a one day layover, so we went with United.
This is best price we've gotten in a long time. The last time was ~$900 each. I noticed that we've always flown a 777 from O'hare to Beijing, and this time it's a 747. I also heard that United is planning a direct flight from Boston to Beijing which will be great -- I really hate O'hare and had to travel thru that airport many times on business.
My wife deals with a company in Boston's Chinatown and they will (for a fee) get visas for us also, so we don't have to go to the Consulate in New York City (which is a hassle). The travel agency at my company couldn't even beat that price.
Believe me, my wife knows how to find a bargain -- she's one of the few women I have ever met who knows how to manage money!!!
Regards,
Paul...
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Post by calden on Mar 17, 2006 19:17:25 GMT
Direct Boston To Beijing? What would that be - 16-17 hours? Wow - lots of time to brush up on yer Chinese!
I love going places but I dread long flights. After the third movie I kind of go into a Twilight Zone space - the background noise gets to me, I've eaten all the snacks I can tolerate, can't sleep, etc. Just thinking about it gives me claustrophobia.
Carlos
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Post by paulv on Mar 17, 2006 19:57:30 GMT
Probably would be around 16-17 hours. I'm the same way on long flights like that. I try to get up and walk around alot. A couple of years ago we left on the 2nd day of the Chinese New Year, and there was about 50 passengers on this huge 777. While walking, I noticed that everyone had their own row to sleep in!! United didn't make any money on that flight!!
Regards,
Paul...
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Post by blob on Mar 21, 2006 17:55:01 GMT
Nice pictures! I too may pop by next time round I find myself in Singapore! One question, is that snake skin from just one snake??? Oh, how about pictures of dizi parts, or in the process of being made?
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Post by YouLanFengChune on Mar 22, 2006 1:34:14 GMT
Thats a 5.86 metre reticulated python, used to make classiest of Erhu. It can even make san xian.....
dizi parts are not within the shop.
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Post by YouLanFengChune on May 2, 2006 5:32:47 GMT
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