Two Musical Instruments in Changsha Tanci Performance

The two common musical instruments in Changsha Tanci performance are Banhu and Sanxian.

Banhu is a bowstring instrument, similar in appearance to Erhu, but smaller. Its timbre is bright and euphemistic, and it has a unique singing effect. In Changsha Tanci performance, Banhu usually acts as the main melody instrument, and is responsible for playing the theme and melody line of the song, which leaves a deep impression on people.

Sanxian is a plucked instrument, also known as the national Sanxian, and it is one of the traditional Chinese musical instruments. With a clear and melodious voice, it can show a unique sense of melody and singing effect. In Changsha Tanci performance, Sanxian is usually used as an accompaniment instrument to support and supplement the expressive force of the main theme.

These two musical instruments have played an important role in Changsha Tanci performance. Their voice and expressive force created a unique cultural atmosphere for the audience, which made people deeply understand the traditional aesthetic and cultural connotation of Changsha.

Banhu is a musical instrument, similar in appearance to Erhu, but smaller in size and narrower in range. Banhu originated in Simao District, Pu 'er City, Yunnan Province, and belongs to Yi folk musical instruments. Because it is similar to erhu, it is also called "Little Erhu" or "Southern Erhu".

Appearance characteristics:

Banhu's bow is the same as erhu, but its body is smaller and narrower. The piano box can be made of precious wood such as mahogany or boxwood. Banhu has four strings, three tones, a total of three octaves, ranging from G3 to D7, with delicate voice, soft timbre and crisp echo.

Historical development:

The history of Banhu can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when similar musical instruments were already in circulation in China. In Yunnan and Guizhou, national musical instruments have matured and banhu has flourished for more than 800 years.

Playing skills:

Banhu needs superb skills and a lot of training to play. The player holds a polished bow in his left hand and a ball of thread gently in his right hand. When playing, the slender little finger sticks out of the body to stabilize the hand, the thumb and forefinger move the bow up and down at the same time, and the fingers of the left hand vibrate the strings up and down, giving off delicate timbre. If you want to play profound and clear music, you need to balance the cooperation of both hands.

Application:

As one of the representatives of national musical instruments, Banhu developed in folk music and formed a unique art of Banhu. With the continuous development of music, Banhu gradually entered modern music and was widely used in pop songs, movies, TV dramas, dances and other occasions.

Summary:

Banhu is one of the traditional national musical instruments in China. Its body is small and exquisite, and its sound quality is soft and beautiful. Playing requires superb skills, which embodies China people's ultimate pursuit of music. It plays an important role in folk music and has been widely used in the field of modern music.