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Post by virsago on Dec 23, 2006 2:30:58 GMT
Hi. I just bought my first erhu today and I can't wait to start learning how to play it. However, I did a stupid thing by untieing the nut string not knowing what it was to begin with. I've tied it back now but how tight should it be? Thanks in advance.  |
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Post by maaltan on Dec 23, 2006 5:19:38 GMT
There are several good threads that go over this on here already.
In general, you adjust it so that the strings are a thumbs width from the neck.
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Post by virsago on Dec 23, 2006 11:26:11 GMT
Okay, thanks very much.
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Post by calden on Dec 23, 2006 15:02:37 GMT
Virsago:
Welcome to the forum and the incredible world of erhu music. I love the repertoire and studying it.
This is an amazing place to ask questions and get advice. Hope to hear more from you.
Carlos
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Post by jtangsw on Dec 26, 2006 5:07:23 GMT
A warm welcome to you Virsago |
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Post by virsago on Jan 11, 2007 12:04:06 GMT
Thanks everyone! Yeah the erhu, great instrument. Just to let you know, I'm currently being taught by a little girl  Once she thinks I'm already enough I can start looking for a proper instructor. |
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Post by maaltan on Jan 12, 2007 1:28:12 GMT
more than i got ..the closest i found any sign of a teacher is a 8 hour drive away and there is no guarantee that one exists. ... maybe I can just take vacation in singapore or china for a 2-3 week intensive teaching and come back home a master like that keanu reeves movie... Sorry, If i seemed short with you the other day. I was really short on time on a really bad day . |
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Post by jetz320 on Jan 12, 2007 3:51:59 GMT
If coming back as a master is possible!!!! (NOT REALLY) Even if you're trained by the best pro teacher there is, you'd have to play nonstop for maybe over a couple months. It's not you pick it up, and after some lessons, you're a pro. It takes YEARS of practice.
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Post by karmeleon on Jan 13, 2007 5:01:06 GMT
Just to let you know, I'm currently being taught by a little girl . How little? ;D |
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Post by damien on Jan 13, 2007 17:30:21 GMT
I don't think Erhu is as hard to play as most people make out. But to play professional....good luck hahaa There is one French guy that won awards for his music album not so long ago and he has never ever had a teacher, so that should keep you going |
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Post by paulv on Jan 19, 2007 16:41:59 GMT
Hi. I just bought my first erhu today and I can't wait to start learning how to play it. However, I did a stupid thing by untieing the nut string not knowing what it was to begin with. I've tied it back now but how tight should it be? Thanks in advance. Do a search on David's threads (davidmdahl). He's one of the moderators here, and some time ago he posted a link that had images and video of tying the "nut". Regards, paul... |
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Once she thinks I'm already enough I can start looking for a proper instructor.
