All about the erhu, bowed like a violin, and the Chinese zither

8 Traditional Chinese String Instruments That You Should Know - Musiicz

Guqin, also known as the seven-stringed zither, is one of the earliest plucked string instruments of the Chinese nation. Ranked first among the Four Arts (guqin, chess, calligraphy and painting), guqin is a treasure of traditional Chinese musical culture. In 2003, the art of Chinese guqin was included on the UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Playing the guqin can alleviate worries, express emotions, and clarify aspirations. Chinese literati have loved the guqin since ancient times,