Antique Chinese stringed bowed instrument Erhu

Walking the next day through the streets of Shenzhen City, looking at interesting photographs, moments from the life of the city, I saw how several aged men were playing some unknown instrument. Then I asked them what it was and how to play it and they told me the story of this interesting instrument called Erhu. Erhu (Chinese 二胡) — an ancient Chinese stringed bowed instrument, an original two-stringed violin with metal strings. They impressed me with their game and allowed me to take a couple of photos. Here I am sharing with you.Shenzhen city / September 2021

The Erhu musical instrument / Shenzhen City

  The Erhu, is a two-stringed bowed musical instrument, more specifically a spike fiddle, which may also be called a Southern Fiddle, and is sometimes known in the Western world as the Chinese violin or a Chinese two-stringed fiddle. It is used as a solo instrument as well as in small ensembles and large orchestras. Wikipedia

Classification: Bowed string instrument

The Erhu | Two-stringed bowed musical instrument | Shenzhen | China. 中国街头摄影 | The Streets of China Through My Eyes | 深圳
The Erhu | Two-stringed bowed musical instrument | Shenzhen | China. 中国街头摄影 | The Streets of China Through My Eyes | 深圳
The Erhu | Two-stringed bowed musical instrument | Shenzhen | China. 中国街头摄影 | The Streets of China Through My Eyes | 深圳

Shenzhen City / China / September 2021

Location: Hongling station (红岭站)  Exit E

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