The Thing Chinese Dramas Can't Get Right - Qin 古琴 V2.0

[@darkNiGHTS0]

Four nails and a cut pinky nail on right hand, all cut nails on left hand - believe it or not classical guitar is the exact same! Thanks for sharing, great info.

[@Belzughast]

I have been drawn for years to guqin and guzheng. I cracked and bought guqin today for myself, I feel like a new world just opened for me.

[@elvanoir4790]

Nice! How did it go? :)) I am also thinking about doing that, because I fell in love with the instrument...

[@Al-Howie_Studio]

@@elvanoir4790 Likewise... I really like it. I am, currently on a researching spree, trying to learn all I can before investing.

[@mima_piedade]

I don't think I'll be able to enjoy a qin playing scene again after this XD

[@surejuju9395]

But you will appreciate more the real playing of 古琴. 🙂

[@Chadult]

Amazing!Thank you so much. Now I cannot wait to watch the Mo Dao Zu Shi live action and see if Wangji plays on it correctly.

[@planaryahihi2134]

Lol i was thinking the same thing 😂

[@notoriousalien]

welp... nope XD

[@thanks4dnightlesslife137]

Well you can have a look the untamed team really did not leave even a minute details like this too. The posture and the way he play qin is all perfect even his hands on string are very well depicted.

[@MMAACC2014]

I watched a vid where the guy played the dizi exactly how chinese dramas 'played' them and I was ruined🤣

[@KayKrazie]

More videos with the qin and Chinese instruments. Im loving when you played the songs. Will you do full songs of 10 miles of peach blossom??

[@sandy62-r5q]

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[@dohavename6775]

THANK YOU. Plain thank you, you're a goddess! This may be the fullest ever review of guqin as an instrument that we've come across on the internet that isn't a guide of some sort. What it looks like beneath, tuning, fingering, hands placement. Also, the drama comparison is absolutely GOLD.

[@mihwa3417]

Thank you so much for this video, and for the one about notation, too! These two were what allowed me to actually start learning this. I live in Estonia, and wouldn't be surprised if I were the only player here... So finding a teacher is out of question. You explain very well, and there's too few tutorials on playing guqin in the internet overall. So, thank you again!

[@NamikazeH]

Thank you SO much, this gives me so much more insight into a beautiful instrument that I didn't really understand and explains it in such an accessible way.

[@daneguitarist1]

I kind of love you haha your mannerisms are amazing I just ordered a Qin and im super excited to get it!

[@ty_chi_chi]

Yeah!! The qin video is back!! I missed this video so much.

[@BinhNguyen-ez8sk]

The Umtamed brought me here. Gu qin is such a beautiful instrument, I like the idea that "playing gu qin is a way to talk to yourself". By the way, thank you for your recommendation in the decription box.

[@sonyalindee8676]

I appreciate the lesson, Thank You😊. I love it that I am over a half a century old and I am still learning new things.

[@dgnas]

it made me so happy when you played the theme from inuyasha!! such a nostalgia bomb! i used to love that show when i was a kid

[@marjeheadroom]

Such a lovely demonstrations; your hands are quite beautiful when playing; would love to see more. While listening, I realized how well the instrument adapts itself to quiet contemplation.

[@stephenshuttleworth6704]

I have just bought one and opted for this instrument because if the similarity between guitar and music scores I really liked this introduction for its simple easy clarity and little tips to help me start playing guqin I look forward to watching her tuition again

[@elvanoir4790]

Your video is so well made! The explanation felt very complete and was super interesting! The drama part is super funny though hahah

[@r80670]

such a great introduction to Qin. Really appreciated

[@ornleifs]

Loved this, very informative, the Guqin is one of my favourite instrument and I love the deep contemplative music associated with it.

[@jo-qc1no]

Thank you for this well-presented video on this beautiful instrument. Cellists and qin players have at least one thing in common: thumb calluses! I hope you make more videos featuring the qin.

[@ranulfdoswell]

12:33 sounds really nice, and then later finding out it was your composition was a nice surprise. Great job!

[@teresanguyen6589]

May I ask how did you learn playing the qin? (Self-taught or etc) Any tips for beginners? Thanks and loved your video 😊❤

[@erdeaka]

oh wow, never thought you could play the qin! so cool!!! and thank you so much for this video, it's so enlightening and just added my knowledge. I'm a fan of Chinese wuxia tv series and usually they have the heroes playing the qin, so I've been curious about this instrument for quite long. I especially liked the music in Zhang Jizhong's Xiao Ao Jiang Hu/Laughing in the Wind 2001. do you think they really played it with the qin?

[@feastandfast]

I loved the music in that drama too. Would love to get AvenueX's input on your question!

[@jessyca9833]

Thank you SO MUCH for these explainer videos! I'm watching a lot of tv shows to learn mandarin and work on my listening skills. I'm really interested in the culture, obviously, and I find watching the tv shows to teach me a lot, but I can't take enough of these more detailed videos about the rich culture and history of China. Since watching the Untamed I became quite obsessed with 古琴 , thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@rebeccayuan789]

I'm so glad you made a second Guqin video! I learned so much from your first one and really enjoyed this one as well (especially your playing samples and explanation about Nirvana in Fire). You really are that gentlewoman scholar who understands qin qi shu hua!

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

Just waiting for my first qin to arrive, and I’m busy trying to learn as much as I can. This was incredibly useful and very interesting. You play beautifully as well. Very inspiring. I hope you make more guqin videos... Thank you!

[@WingWong]

Wow... second video of your’s that I’ve watched and love your style of presenting and walking through. Also learned a good deal about Qin from your explanation! Had not realized that it was a contemplative instrument..sounds like something I would like to learn.

[@jimchou1637]

Wow. Great video. Thanks for educating me about the qin. Loved it when you played those songs! Beautiful!

[@ChauNguyen-wi5pe]

I have a feelings you would released another video about Gu Qin... and i got goosebumps when i hears the ten mile of peach blossom theme song. I really love GuQin music.... please release the full song theme of ten mile of peach blossoms

[@Straigo]

Thank you for making this informative and instructional video. I've been considering getting a Gu Qin for years and this video gave me a much better understanding of the instrument.

[@Spidercake2]

Thank you for this explanation and for sharing your musical ability. When you played the seven strings from low to high, I realized that you use that musical bit to open all of your videos. Nice! I get annoyed and distracted when actors fake it while playing instruments on camera, most notably on The Untamed. I realize, though, that it would take a lot of time for actors to learn the correct movements. And editing time would be enormous. So, I try not to look at the hands! This is one of my favorite videos that you've made. Thanks again!

[@knightrazzor51]

Thank you for explaining this in English. It is very interesting and cool :).

[@nanazp8534]

Wow, I learned smth new today.Thank you!

[@aprillen]

I just found this video, and it was very interesting! Thank you! So sad that most of the videos you linked are no longer available :(

[@markfilippone3845]

Thank you Sister!

[@oliviacooley1195]

Ive been a follower for a while and this got recommended just now? Hahaha.

[@victorias630]

Thank you so much! 🌷🌷🌷

[@Colletteinparadise]

This is excellent! Best video I’ve seen so far. Although I have just inquired a Guqin and have yet to get started. Hopefully it is in tune or I can learn to tune it. I’ve saved lots of videos on this but hopefully this will be the one to get me started. Where would I buy new strings if I need it.

[@CaroleMcDonnell]

Wow! This was soo good! Thank you so much.

[@tiffanyyang1740]

I really enjoyed this video! Thank you so much for this video!

[@dontheshui8178]

I've always loved the stringed instruments and gu qin has now earned a place in my top fave sounding instruments

[@dontheshui8178]

12:30 took me for a ride

[@chynagrl88]

Wow! You play beautifully!!!!!!!!

[@bspiteri]

Thank you so much, I would love to learn to play the Guqin but for now i just hear it on youtube. Hopefully when I get to travel to China I will manage to hear it live.

[@ivankavoutchkov650]

That video was beautiful! Your skills are amazing.

[@GrizzlyGroundswell]

Outstanding been a drama fan here for a while now and your videos really enhance the total experience. Thank you and keep them coming!

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Such a lovely practice

[@zigji7747]

super! thank you for info - i have gu qin at home since this year)))

[@auroranguyen1407]

More videos about qin please. Thank you a lots 🙂

[@bobohuns9230]

when you started playing it was so cool!!

[@dalekwho7]

wow awesome you really surprised me haha^^ btw it would be great if you can make a bookshelf tour or/and a room/house tour ^^

[@cdave2006]

Thank you very much for sharing. It is indeed a very meditative and contemplative instrument.

[@EvgeniiErman]

Thank you very much for the great video ltsson! You play wonderful!

[@one01neo]

Your videos are always interesting!I love to know about your culture! Thank you!

[@matthewchan847]

Thank you so much for your intro to Guqin. I would love to know more on how to listen to those tranquil tunes that one plays on this very ancient instrument.

[@waldlaufer2816]

Thank you very much, for explain this beautiful instrument!

[@rosebud4387]

That was great your playing was lovely thanks' for this informative video.

[@ellie-snow]

Thank you for such an informational video!

[@ArielaShines]

OK, so I feel super less stupid now :) My guqin will thank you, as soon as it arrives. :)

[@suzuki1611]

This video is great! Very informative. I love that you played a song from Inuyasha haha How long have you been playing qin? Could you do more videos on Chinese culture in general?

[@Rouzmary]

Nice, thank you for the insight! ^^ And the links as well, the 1st one is just hilarious XD Hehe, now I want to find the scenes in the dramas where I know Qin is being played and see just how wrong they did it XD But it's kind of baffling as to just why the drama people wouldn't do it correctly especially considering it's their own instrument, like, why do it wrong? Do people in China, like, overall/the majority know how qin is supposed to be played? Or is it simply not general knowledge? But even if it isn't...that's so lazy on the directors part or whoever is responsible for it, not looking it up. Within less than 10 minutes I now know the correct way to place it, where to sit and the hand placement, thanx to you. How come directors ignore these 3 things?

[@wittyassh9902]

Hi, my friends and I really like your recommendation, first impression and reviews. You really give us a good insight and it also make us to decide if we are going to watch this and that.

[@NewFelixTwo]

Ah thank you, I've been planning to learn the qin for a while now, and this is a pretty comprehensive explanation! I do have a question though, does parallax error not affect playing on the left (player's left) side?

[@LadyGTarot]

Very informative - thank you - am looking forward to getting a guqin.Being left handed it's going to be a bit of a challenge.

[@redpaprika6060]

This is really interesting! Thank you for sharing this with us! (and true, playing the left hand hurts for a beginner like me >

[@bodrago6494]

Love your video about guqin! It's hard to find English content talking about quin. Can you make a quin tutorials series too?

[@appleish5043]

Beautifully played! Love those music you play, sadly you can’t do the whole song >_

[@gstlb]

It’s fair to say that the origin of the guqin is still unknown. It is true that the Chinese people consider it an indigenous instrument, and it is known to have been in China for over 2500 years. But sometimes we really want certainty when we can’t have it. It’s importance to the Chinese culture historically is undebatable.

[@beteljuice6629]

I just learned I haven't seen a single drama that had the hand movements right

[@angelxxsin]

That was quite interesting. At first I was confused when you said it takes "ears and ears" then realized you were saying "years" :P

[@陈诗濡]

May I ask what's the difference between these two in pronunciation? cuz I always thought they are the same, so confused.

[@angelxxsin]

陈诗濡 They’re definitely not the same. Year starts with the same “y” sound as in the word “yes”. Ear starts with the “e” sound.

[@mongtan2309]

@@陈诗濡 I think this is because of the influence of one's Mother Tongue experience, the first spoken language that anyone is born with. I assumed that you and AveX are probably Sinophones, and English is your 2nd language; whereas Darklight is probably an Anglophone: that's why s/he could distinguish the "y" or "e" consonant or lack thereof in English pronunciation very clearly; but for any Sinophones, who are not cross-cultural linguistically trained, may not detect the differences readily, at all. More examples for any Sinophones to pronounce indistinguishable consonants of "r" or "l" are: "fried rice" vs "fly lice"!? : )

[@DJTabooMixTypeBeat]

Thx u for sharing some basic tips about playing the guqin. I'm getting one today.

[@KayKrazie]

You look so elegant playing the qin. Is this different from the zither? And I can't believe Chinese dramas got this wrong. Wow. The lies.

[@queenning28]

KkitKkat Yeah it’s a completely different instrument than the zither that is 古筝 Gu Zheng. That one is much bigger than Gu Qin, and with a bridge in the middle, and with more strings (usually 21 strings). They also sound very different but I like both.

[@nombreapellido7223]

If im not mistaken gu zheng is even older than than gu qin. It id the father of many east asian instruments.

[@queenning28]

Nombre Apellido I think Gu Qin has more than 3000 years of history and is absolutely the oldest instrument in China, while Gu Zheng is around 2000 years old. So although Zheng has been very influential internationally, it is much younger (comparatively) than Qin. And I suspect one of the reasons why Qin is less influential despite being so ancient is because it is so “philosophical”, contemplative and arguably “upper class”. As a result it was difficult for commoners in China (let alone commoners in other asian countries) to be familiar with and appreciate this instrument, since most commoners (as well as the power-hungry government officials and businessmen lol) back then preferred instrument-as-entertainment that is to be publicly performed and enjoyed, rather than spending contemplative, self-reflecting time with Qin that was preferred by scholars and nobleman. I know all instrument can be used for both contemplation and performance, but as mentioned in this video, Qin is unique in that it is specifically designed to only have the former purpose, and it can’t even make loud sounds, so it’s not very adaptable to other purposes.

[@joyce1343]

@@nombreapellido7223 no it's not the gu Zhang actually provided the basis for the creation of the gu zheng

[@ginnylin]

I am legit thinking about buying one of these to starve off the boredom during this period of isolation. It would be amazing to learn to play.

[@doreen5582]

Thank you

[@osborne6363]

I thank you So much for talking about the tuning, because I bought A 古琴 last year and still don't really know how to tune it. I noticed that the tuned tones are like the melodies of the song 沧海一声笑. So basically I tuned it after A song. I also searched on KZbin for tuning, but There wasn't One with english introduction. The reason I bought it, is that I fell in love with, exactly What you described, the sound. The sound for me is more on the "colder" side, but still with A hint of warmth. Basically that is the best way I Can describe that. I would like to ask you, if you could please tell us about the notes, that are used for playing 古琴 in china!

[@nonyabiz2877]

Thank you great video 🙂

[@ashura515]

i really like this video. i love qin but it is impossible to get it in my country and even if i got it there is no one to teach me. your video was very helpful and want to learn more about qin thank you

[@_b_l_x_c_k_]

My brain when I watch another wrong qin playing scene: don’t do itttt!

[@noneyabusinessbro]

Ive been looking for someone to teach this instrument (just got it and I am an American) and you were very informative and engaging. I have found others who teach it but they are so boring and I lose interest in the tutorial quickly. Is there anyway you could put up a series to teach this instrument exclusive? It is ironic because I fell in love with this instrument when I would watch Chinese dramas with my wife. She also loves Korean Dramas and I watch many with her. If you cannot I understand but thank you for this video.

[@fireflyhaze4938]

Thank you for your informative video! I am thinking about buying a guqin and learning to play it. Can you advise me how to learn it on my own? What would I need? Are there any good books/tutorials/resources out there that you would recommend?

[@deliciousirony2555]

Hi! Thank you so much for this great video! As a violinist I totally get how annoying characters playing the instrument wrong can be XD May I ask you what type of Qin you have and where you got it? Many thanks!

[@Ryukocos]

Amo tus videos! estoy aprendiendo Qin y te agradezco mucho el video ! si tienes la partitura del tema del indomable... ¿me la podrias pasar por favor? Gracias!

[@kierbaudy]

Thank you for your excellent intro to the guqin. Any suggestions on how to buy one?

[@mayher2069]

I remember your first video. I appreciate that you created another one. I think your content is very informative. I was wondering, would the head be placed on the right side regardless if the player is right or left handed?

[@SoumiSu]

I was not expecting you to play an Inuyasha song xD

[@jeanot5834]

That was really interesting thank you

[@kitebabe05]

ok that mean chinese moviemakers dont know chinese music intruments and how to use them?😅 I really like the Guqin, such a unique sound and i think its great for reliving stress and contemplating. Thank you for the insight.

[@peeradawongsermhiran9379]

This video made me think about when I watched Inuyasha 4 years ago😭😘😘😘

[@sunshine-pl7gw]

What’s the song, and from which drama is it at 12:47 ? Wouldn’t you want to make guqin covers of these songs? It would be really great.

[@Breenndda]

It's the theme song from Story of Ming Lan

[@lunacarmin]

Is this the same instrument that appear a LOT in "Hwang Jin Yi" (Korean)? The sound is very elegant ♥. I guess it must be hard to carry around hehehe.

[@AvenueX123]

No，that’s a Korean instument gayageum

[@lunacarmin]

@@AvenueX123 Thanks for the reply, and the music, it was beautiful !!

[@fairlymoon448]

That was fascinating! 💜

[@elimiel]

You play so well (even though you say you don't)!!! I've been wanting to learn, but I don't know where I can take lessons or buy the instrument. Are you taking lessons online? with books? in person (you wouldn't happen to be in Southern California, would you)? Any pointers on where I can get the instrument and lessons would be much appreciated.

[@AnkitaSharmaaaaaa]

What is the name of the second drama that the Qin was played to at 12:46 ??? Also, thank you for the video! It finally made sense :)

[@陈诗濡]

The Story Of MingLan

[@AnkitaSharmaaaaaa]

Oh, cool. Also, do you know if I can find that Qin version somewhere else online as well? Thanks!

[@ana5071]

@@AnkitaSharmaaaaaa I didn't found the song in Guqin version but, this is in Guzheng kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5jWg4mtpbd6hMk

[@namtonthat8]

Thank you. You are very intelligent. Show your sense of humor in next vids.

[@EXOWAO]

Amazing video 👏🏻

[@kimberlygoodwin8500]

Does anyone know the piece AngelBaby plays in The General and I ep2?

[@cremevanille5045]

thanks courage 👍

[@tailor31415]

immediately went and checked The Untamed Ep 33 to see how it's played and whomp-whomp totally wrong position on the table/seating position haha

[@AvenueX123]

Ep24is correct, probably had some kind of teacher on set that day

[@mayraperez9346]

Me gustaría que enseñarás a tocar canciones en guqin me encantaría aprender 🖤

[@megankim8530]

Ohmygawd decapitated X'D I'm curious as to what air traffic could've caused that.

[@kassie2k4]

hard to find good guqin music on yt most of the time guzheng and gayaguem many of the results, i have guzheng and it seems like much less sortof modern music styles have been adapted to guqin which surprises me because it sounds like a good bass instrument to me, also on the topic of bad playing portrayals, lots and lots of movies and televison get violin extremely wrong as well, twosetviolin has some very amusing videos about this also why isnt guqin part of chinese orchestra? i know its too quiet but it could be amplified easily, erhu kindof quiet too as solo anyways ty for best informational vid i have seen yet about guqin 🙃

[@mochiinuo]

kassie2k4 if you want to listen to good guqin music, there’s the KZbin channel 自得琴社 Zi De Guqin Studio

[@carlyg1969]

I live qin it’s so beautiful If you don’t mind I live in Australia I would like to learn to play and I don’t know where I can get one do you know any sites that you trust that I can I get one

[@somoliu]

Hi Carly, there aren't many teachers in Australia but Topotea in Sydney's Chinatown has a great teacher who charges a very reasonable price. I have learned from two different teachers and Boon, from Topotea is the best in my opinion. As for buying a qin....that's a complex conversation. There are a few variables that need to be considered one of which is your budget. In short, it is possible to get it in Australia, but it depends on a few personal factors. Most importantly, don't rush into buying one (I equate it to getting a cat - it's just a very personal thing). If you don't live in Sydney, the good news is that Topotea has started to offer lessons online. Here is their website. facebook.com/Topoteahouse/