Chinese Instruments
Everything published on Viyolens under Chinese Instruments — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Erhu Mistakes to Avoid
Most erhu trouble isn't a lack of talent, it's a handful of small habits working against the instrument. Here are the ones that come up most often.
Erhu Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The erhu is China's best-known bowed instrument — a two-stringed, fingerboard-free fiddle with a voice closer to singing than playing. Here's how it's built and why it sounds the way it does.
Erhu for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Balanced on one knee, two strings, no fingerboard — here's exactly what to do in your first erhu sessions, one clear step at a time.
Erhu: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Two strings, no fingerboard and a bow threaded between them — buying an erhu doesn't have to feel like guesswork. Here's exactly what to check first.
