The following are the differences between Banhu, Erhu and Jinghu:
First of all, the three of them have different vocal textures. Banhu sings with coconut shells, and several pieces of wood are glued together to sing with * * *, while Jinghu sings with bamboo tubes, which is one of the reasons why the timbres of the two are obviously different. Moreover, their vibration media are different. As the name implies, the whole alto of Banhu is a piece of wood, and erhu is made of python skin. When choosing erhu, rough skin is very important, and the quality of skin directly affects the sound quality. Jinghu looks at the quality of bamboo materials. If the skin is not good, it can be punctured and replaced. The music played by Erhu and the other two is more neutral, because its timbre is closest to life, Banhu is mainly used in local operas, and Jinghu certainly plays Peking Opera. The bows of the three are different. Banhu is longer than erhu bow and is suitable for playing some long cavities. Jinghu's bow looks the most primitive, only consisting of a ponytail and a bamboo pole, so the posture of holding the bow is different from that of erhu banhu. Although Jinghu is small, it is not easy to pull it up, even easier than erhu banhu. Not everyone can learn Beijing dialect. These instruments are the essence of China culture and the most distinctive stringed instruments in China. It needs our vigorous development and inheritance!