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Post by edcat7 on Jul 14, 2023 6:54:18 GMT
I play with two erhus: a Hu Han Ru and a Lu Lin Sheng and I love them both but they are very different sounding.
The A sting on the LLS is noticeably more mellow/duller than my HHS. I'm very loathe to do it but is it time to change the strings?
They're both strung up with " Erhu Huqiu" strings.
Ed
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Post by davidmdahl on Jul 16, 2023 3:33:07 GMT
Hello Ed,
Huqiu strings are my go to as well. If you have been playing often, and the strings are a few years old, replacing may be reasonable. You might adjust the pad and check the bridge location and grooves. I find that tone is really sensitive to all of the adjustments, including qianjin, bridge, and pad. You could also try an old A string to see if there is a difference in tone.
Strings such as Huqui are inexpensive, so it is not a big deal to install a new set when you feel the need.
Best wishes,
David
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Post by paulv on Jul 21, 2023 22:33:55 GMT
I don't know if this helps as the info is dated. When I was still playing erhu, I got a set of Fang Fang strings as advised by my instructor (he wanted a set also) since I was going to China and got them at the Conservatory in Beijing. I still have 3 sets and they're sitting in a box behind all my jinghu strings.
Have you guys ever tried them?
Regards,
paul...
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Post by edcat7 on Jul 24, 2023 23:56:23 GMT
I've been meaning to ask my teacher about different strings and bows but I don't want to sound like an anorak. After all this time I still have problems with my bowing. Actually I blame in on sitting too close to the computer during my lessons and fear my bow will hit the kitchen table.
The only strings I use are Erhu Huqin and if they're not available I use cheapo Shanghai Dunhuang but I find these too thin for my liking.
I still haven't changed the strings yet.
Ed
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Post by pennybell on Jul 25, 2023 1:05:28 GMT
Since I started learning erhu, my teacher has always encouraged us to use Fang Fang (red label) strings. They are not expensive as it costs $12 (Singapore) per set though the Blue label is $2 cheaper. My friend bought some online at a cheaper rate but turned out to be fake. So be careful when you order online.
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Post by edcat7 on Jul 25, 2023 17:24:59 GMT
Since I started learning erhu, my teacher has always encouraged us to use Fang Fang (red label) strings. They are not expensive as it costs $12 (Singapore) per set though the Blue label is $2 cheaper. My friend bought some online at a cheaper rate but turned out to be fake. So be careful when you order online. Hello Penny, it's been a while. I became an anorak today and asked my teacher about various strings even though I'm happy with my Erhu Huqin strings. She mentioned that for a beginner such as myself there isn't much difference or probably what she really meant was "I" wouldn't notice any difference. She prefers silver wound ones and the best ones for the money are Xinghai at US$ 8.79 (Redmusicshop) I've heard Fang Fang recommended before but as my teacher says I probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference. "Change strings every six months", well I might stretch that out. Ed ps. she also prefers my HHR to my LLS |
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Post by paulv on Jul 29, 2023 6:17:29 GMT
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Post by davidmdahl on Jul 29, 2023 6:57:28 GMT
My security software blocked the link to the juststrings.com site, but I was able to go to the main website and find the erhu section. I believe that I have tried the Thomastik-Infeld strings, but don't remember much about them. After trying a series of expensive string sets, I went back to basic. For my needs, the Huqiu have been perfectly adequate, and Dunhuang work well also. My impression is that the strings need to match the rest of the erhu. Changing to a different brand or type of strings might require a different bridge.
It has been a while since I changed strings, or needed to buy any. I see that Huqiu strings are no longer available at my usual source, so I might need to shop around again when I run out.
I find getting my erhu in reasonable adjustment with strings, qianjin, pad, and bridge is worth some experimentation, but in the end the player is the biggest difference.
Best wishes,
David
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Post by paulv on Jul 29, 2023 14:31:54 GMT
My security software blocked the link to the juststrings.com site, but I was able to go to the main website and find the erhu section. My apologies, I didn't check it before posting. Regards, paul... |
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Post by edcat7 on Nov 17, 2023 16:06:22 GMT
Today I changed my strings (Huqin) on my LLS and also changed my qianjin to a metal one. I was initially fearful that a metal qianjin would make the tone sound worse but with new strings and a new qianjin I was pleasantly surprised, almost like having a new erhu.
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