Private Instruction

Instrumental Lessons

Individual lessons are available for erhu, zheng, dizi, yangqin, pipa, and liuqin. All levels of learning are taught by members of Music From China, with careful attention to individual needs and abilities. Students may take weekly lessons of 30, 45, or 60 minutes.

Instruments:

Erhu 2-string spiked fiddle with snakeskin resonator. A horsehair bow passes between the strings and is drawn with inward or outward pressure of the fingers.

Pipa 4-string, pear-shaped lute. The five fingers of the right hand pluck the strings consecutively to create a roll for tremolo effects. Strumming and other percussive techniques are also important.

Zheng 21-string zither with movable bridges to alter pitch. The right hand plucks the strings while left hand executes various vibratos and pitch bending.		Yangqin Hammered dulcimer struck with flexible bamboo mallets.

Dizi
Transverse bamboo flute with 6 finger holes, a blow hole, and a hole covered with a thin vibrating membrane.

Direct inquiries to Susan Cheng, Executive Director 212/962-5698 or 212/941-8733

Music From China 170 Park Row, #12D New York, NY 10038 muschina@echonyc.com tel: (212) 941-8733 tel: (212) 962-5698 fax: (212) 625-8586

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