Erhu scale and arpeggio practice

Author: Wang Yongde
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Scales and arpeggios are fundamental training content for bowed string instruments. This type of training directly relates to the development of finger flexibility, the mastery of shifting and bowing techniques, the familiarity with intervals and fingerings in different keys, and the improvement of pitch and rhythmic control. Therefore, scales and arpeggios are a comprehensive training discipline. Currently, the writing techniques for ethnic instrumental music have seen significant improvements, and the expressiveness of ethnic instrumental works has become richer and more profound. In erhu compositions, there are frequent occurrences of multiple groups of stepwise, leaps, fast melodies, and frequent key changes. This requires performers to master a wider range of techniques. Practicing scales and arpeggios enables erhu players to perfectly master performance techniques, allowing them to express the artistic conception of the music.