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Erhu Erhu is a kind of violin (fiddle) with two strings, known in the West as the “Chinese violin” or “Chinese two-string fiddle”. The sound body of the erhu is a drum-like little case usually made of ebony or sandalwood and snake skins. The functions of this case of resonance are to amplify the vibrations of the strings. The two strings of the erhu is usually tuned D and A. The strings are usually made of silk, nylon or metal. The player creates different pitches by touching the strings at various positions along the neck of the instrument. The erhu sounds similar to human voice, and can imitate many natural sounds such as birds and horse. It is a very expressive instrument, most well-known for playing melancholic tune, but also capable of play merry melody. The erhu plays the same role as the violin in the Western orchestras. Best Erhu Masterpiece Ever – Moon Reflected on Second Spring (二泉映月) When you talk about Chinese music, firstly you talk about Erhu (so called Chinese Violin); when you talk about Erhu, firstly you talk about this one – Moon reflected on Second Spring. “I should kneel down to listen to it!” — Ozawa Seiji, a Japanese Conductor said. This piece of music is full of heart-breaking sorrowness. The blind musician – Ahbing, is an itinerant street performer. He had a very complicated life and suffered from WWII, poverty, disease and repression from corrupted authorities in the old China. You will be touched by the sadness beauty of music, the legendary life of Ah-Bing, his spirit of integrity, honesty, and his talent.