The single-stringed huqin (pinyin: dú xián hú qín) is similar in shape and structure to the erhu. The piano rods are mostly made of paulownia wood, and the common ones are 45 cm to 50 cm. The headstock at the upper end is in the shape of a square column with a flat top without decoration.
Dinghei (pinyin: dīng hēi) is a musical instrument with bows and strings. It is called Dong Zongqin because the strings use Dong Zong silk. Also known as Ding, Duxingqin, it is the only stringed instrument of the Kemu people. Popular in Mengla, Jinghong and other places in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province.
Tieqin (Pinyin: tiě qín) is also known as "Taiqin", "Special Qin" or "Iron Hu". Tibetan stringed instruments, similar in shape to the erhu, are popular in Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse and the vast villages and towns in Tibet. They are mostly used to accompany the classical Tibetan songs and dances "Nangma" and folk songs and dances "Dui Xie", and now they are mostly used for Tibetan opera accompaniment.
Bamboo tube hu (pinyin: zhú tǒng hú) is a bow and stringed musical instrument of the Zhuang people. Popular in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Longlin, Xilin, Tianlin, Baise, Leye, Lingyun, Tianyang, Tiandong, Napo, Debao and Funing County, Yunnan Province.
Naxi huqin (pinyin: nà xī hú qin) is a bow and stringed musical instrument of the Naxi people. The Naxi people also call it the Dragon Head Huqin and Dahu because of the large size of the dragon head and the qin barrel. The shape is relatively simple, the tone is soft and rich, and it is used in "Baisha fine music" and "Naxi ancient music". Popular in Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County, Yunnan Province.
Lang Duoyi (pinyin: lǎng duō yī) resembles an erhu. The barrel, stem and bow are all made of bamboo. One end of the barrel is covered with bamboo shoots, and the strings and bows are made of "chicken screw" fine rattan. When playing, the left hand holds the piano to press the strings, and the right hand holds the bow to play, the sound is soft and the volume is low. Folk used for solo entertainment.
Sixianhu (Pinyin: sì xián hú) Sixianhu is a bow and stringed musical instrument of the Zhuang people. The timbre is rich and used for folk song accompaniment. Popular in Tian'e County, Hechi Area, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
The Yi Sihu (pinyin: yí zú sì hú) is a bow and stringed musical instrument of the Yi people. Compared with the Han and Mongolian Sihus, the size is smaller and the sound is crisp and bright. Popular in Chuxiong, Yongren and other places in Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province.
Erzhi (pinyin: è zhī) is similar to the pipa, and more similar to the Dinghan of the Dai people. Most of them are made by the performers for their own use, so the specifications and sizes are different. The total length of the piano body is mostly about 45 cm, the small one is only 30 cm, and the large one can reach 60 cm. There are two kinds of postures, sitting and standing.
The zither (pinyin: zhuì qín), also known as the pendant and the falling string, is a traditional stringed instrument. It is the main accompaniment instrument of Henan Quyi pendant book.
Yazheng (pinyin: yá zhēng) is a Korean bow and stringed musical instrument. It has a long history, similar in shape to the zheng, and has a round and broad tone, which can be used for ensemble or opera accompaniment. It is popular in Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang and other provinces, especially in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture of Jilin Province.
The vertical konghou (pinyin: shù kōng hóu) is a bow and stringed musical instrument of the Buyi people. It is popular in all counties in the Baise area of western Guizhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Zhenfeng, Xingyi, Anlong, Ceheng, Wangmo, and Funing County of Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province.
Duo Lǎng ài jié kè (Pinyin: duō lǎng ài jié kè) is a Uyghur bow-drawn stringed musical instrument. Named for its popularity in the Duolang area of southern Xinjiang. It has a long history, various shapes and soft and rich timbre. It is often used in instrumental ensembles or as the accompaniment of traditional songs and dances such as "Twelve Muqam" and "Macy Lap".
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