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Guqin
How is the guqin played
The three basic playing techniques are known as san (open string), an (stopped string) and fan (harmonics). San is played with the right hand and invo...
Guqin history
The history of the guqin could actually date back some 3,000 years to the Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC – 771 BC). ... Guqin's original name is “qin,” and the...
Japanese guqin
What is Japanese koto?What are the different styles of guqin?Is guqin easier than guzheng?What is the difference between guqin and koto?What is Japane...
Guqin styles
How many types of guqin are there?What is a Chinese guqin?Is the guqin quiet?How many strings does a guqin have?How many types of guqin are there?Guqi...
Guqin construction and physics
How is a guqin made?How many types of guqin are there?What is the difference between zither and guqin?What are guqin strings made of?How is a guqin ma...