EMTV Episode 8 - Comparing Starter Grade with Concert Grade Erhu

In our previous episode we compared the tone of a synthetic erhu with a python skin erhu. Today we are comparing the tone of a starter grade Rosewood erhu with a concert grade Ming Qing wood Erhu.
Here are the erhus used in the video:
Shanghai Starter Grade Rosewood Erhu:
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Concert Grade Ming Qing Erhu by YKM:
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Also check out our blogpost on this topic:
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[@TheChubbyDoe]

It's almost 2am, I don't know how I ended up here, I'm not a musician, but that concert grade one made incredible sound!

[@revaprasetya]

Well, are you a musician yet?

[@Redheadedlady55]

~You r a musician if you can hear a difference in sound....🙂

[@doyi984]

The concert was definitely louder and warmer but I'm impressed that the starter grade was able to match the concert one on the lower octaves.

[@bonhll8070]

Damn I hate being poor.

[@UsDiYoNa]

They both sound great

[@reptirom]

i like when you play Sai Ma 👍

[@barretthoven]

While there is a big difference, the starter one does sound better than I thought it would.

[@michaelk.2847]

Finally had my trial lesson @Eason & looks forward my 1st lesson next week.

[@UsDiYoNa]

They both sound great

[@EasonMusic]

They do!

[@StuartHetzler]

Wow, what a difference

[@kassie2k4]

it seems like the high end one is a bit fuller overall and especially on the highest notes holds up much better than the entry level one, but im sure its possible to get the cheap one to sound better in that range as well maybe with different bowing technique or articulation

[@khaikyly9029]

hope you can make a same video for pipa and guzheng

[@micpep]

Very nice video. I know very few about erhu. From what I know about drums and guitars, wood type might not have the greatest impact on sound. It's importance might be lesser than skin type, skin tension (& uniformity & thickness), sound box size (huge dif in this video), bow quality. But from your video episode 15 about erhu disassemble, the sound made by the handle at 5:05 suggest a very hard wood...

[@wildvideos5662]

The concert grade erhu sounds much better.

[@danny55531]

6:20 Sounds like "Fire bending training" from legend of korra

[@car24dude]

That IS where they got this clip from.

[@oogawa13kokomi]

It's actually based on this song lmao

[@danny55531]

@@oogawa13kokomi nicee I love it

[@twoowls5570]

Good video, love learning about world instruments.

[@fsg2700]

The tone it creates sounds like a cross between a flute and a fiddle.

[@bushwacker3292]

The last one played is awesome even better as it gets older 👍

[@EasonMusic]

Yes agree!

[@PatrickTengmusic]

There is an erhu bought from your company Eason Enterprise’s in 2015 for $300 less accessories may I ask what is the retail price or market value of the an erhu of similar quality in 2021?

[@EasonMusic]

Hi Patrick, we will need to see it to know. Feel free to send some pictures to 97543879. Thanks!

[@cherielektra]

You really helped me understand. Thank you. Also, fantastic playing!!!

[@SharpestShed]

Awesome, thanks!

[@bushwacker3292]

They sound nice 👍 great job playing them 👌

[@jessicatran2539]

I would buy the erhu but without snake scale skin. But I really love the erhu this guy shown them, thanks.

[@Masterpg2007]

If you're horried about the animal you can buy one with synthetic snake skin.

[@AbilintangViolin]

Mr Tan, I like to Buy Erhu..! Would you like to give me the shop online? I'm From Indonesia

[@Wequendi]

is red sandalwood good for erhu? or ebony? how does it compare to rosewood?

[@chiuchiu48]

あなたの疑いはどこにあるのか? 彼はアルファとオメガ Red sandalwood from Indian is the top. Ebony from indonesia is hard to find.Rosewood is considering the cheaper one

[@soulsmusic15]

Omg he is amazing

[@josuefox]

i wish your starter grade erhu is cheaper , like around 100$ which makes more sense to start .. If u had a 3x paiement option i would buy it for sure. thanks for the video , i liked it

[@kanashihana]

they have a 3x payment option though. Concidering that a lot of ehrus for beginners are around 200-300 the prize for this starter one is quite fair especially since it sounds quite alright compared to many other starter ehrus. Wanting to pay 100 for a ehru as a beginner, there will be a much worser sound for sure

[@studywithrobin2715]

I have a question--for erhus, I noticed that there's a distinctive sound that's unique to erhu and not on violin. It's a "reed-sounding" quality. How do erhu players achieve that sound? Is it through sliding into every note? Or vibrato? While the violin sings/cries and sounds very clean, the erhu sounds raspier, more natural/wooden. Right now, when I play, I just sound almost exactly like I did when I started violin, but I want to sound like an erhu.

[@EasonMusic]

Hi there! So sorry for not replying you sooner. there are a lot of factors that make the erhu sound as it is, but the main component has to be the python skin and the types of bridge that you choose. Even erhus from different regions have different tone colours too. The raspier, more brash tones are typically erhus produced in Beijing region. You can check out our video on erhu tones from different regions in this video we made, hope you'll like it! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWiYf2alocyHqKM

[@zetathix]

If starter one get older, such as 100 years starter erhu, will it be sound better?

[@EasonMusic]

We reckon... generally, yes it will sound better, but its life span wouldn't be as long as an Erhu of a superior make.

[@encapsulatio]

do you know anything about George Gao's modified erhu?

[@encapsulatio]

so only the materials are different?not the structure of the erhu?

[@michaelk.2847]

Hi Sung Hua.. what's your price for a starter erhu? Do you carry exstock in your shop or an order is required?

[@EasonMusic]

Hi! Currently this erhu is out of stock. Stocks will be coming in one month's time. Would you like to check out our other erhus? www.easonmusicstore.com/collections/erhu-instrument

[@michaelk.2847]

@@EasonMusic not urgent.. as working on my budget to consider trying erhu leisure lessons in near future after phase 2 or phase 3. What's the price of this starter erhu? Please.

[@EasonMusic]

@@michaelk.2847 Hi! There is the link to the instrument: www.easonmusicstore.com/collections/erhu-instrument/products/starter-rosewood-erhu-by-shanghai-dunhuang

[@michaelk.2847]

@@EasonMusic Thanks. As from your earlier link noted one at S$190 (EMLJF01) out of stock... will bear that in mind when dropping in next month.

[@EasonMusic]

@@michaelk.2847 The 190 EMLJF01 will be coming tomorrow!

[@hoangdang2428]

Can i get the price of this concert grade erhu?

[@peypey28]

Hi! Does anybody know what dry snake skin feel like? Or how you can tell?

[@cherielektra]

HI What do you suggest for an advanced violin, viola and cello player that wants to begin playing? Maybe not the most expensive, but great sounding.

[@ameliacrisp8482]

New to this thread but I found this comment very useful! Thank you for your informative video, I am also a intermediate to advanced string player and I always heard this instrument timbre in oriental songs that I've loved and had no idea what the sound was until my very experienced teacher just said "Oh, that's an Erhu!" Since then I've been absolutely hooked and will get my hands on this beautiful instrument next week.

[@cherielektra]

Tan Sung Wah honestly, I cant remember at this point. I think I just Googled Chinese Symphony and that in itself, opened up my eyes to the fact there were these other instruments I've never seen. Scared it will be like the time I tried to learn the clarinet ( which no one should do in an apartment building), I've been waiting.

[@electricharmonyac7354]

@@cherielektra 🤣😃

[@hoangnamchannel]

Ming Qing wood Erhu?

[@ngochanguyen582]

Cho hỏi giá bảo nhiêu usd khi chuyển về việt nam

[@safarsuhana2124]

Hello sir

[@skygelic2890]

Hello, I'm from Costa Rica and spoke Spanish I've been given an erhu, but there's no one to teach me or know how to play it. Could you recommend me some video with which to guide me? Thank you!

[@crisvioloncello]

hola yo tambien soy de costa rica y quiero traer un erhu ,de que parte eres?me gustaria ver uno antes de decidir comprar uno , soy de alajuela .

[@skygelic2890]

cristian salas Hola que gusto encontrarte ! Fíjate que yo lo voy a pedir por eBay ¿que opinas tu? Y no se como voy a aprender a tocarlo

[@skygelic2890]

cristian salas soy de guanacaste :)

[@skygelic2890]

cristian salas Fíjate que no son caros rondan los 20-40 mil colones

[@crisvioloncello]

si eso eh visto desde hace ya algunos años eh querido comprar uno ,yo lo que toco en violin y violoncello , a lo que recuerdo es sencillo pero es de ponerle empeño como todo , en algun lugar habia visto unos estudios y bases para el erhu ,si gustas me bu8scas en FB ahi podriamos ponernos de acuerdo para estudiar =)

[@minhsangtran9526]

how much the shiping will cost? i live in the south of Viet Nam.

[@Bekrija.]

Chao

[@1942nn]

You should be able to buy erhu in South Vietnam, lot of people play erhu there.

[@mythologiasend3264]

Ok to be honest both sound good, ofc there difference in the depht on the sound but overall, for someone that doesnt play professionally the difference isnt that big

[@LottieLucid]

Hi, I purchased an erhu from you with the online course and still after weeks and several messages have not been given any link or information about the course. Please can someone help me out?

[@EasonMusic]

Hi, could you leave us your account name so that we could assist you with the following enquiry. You could also drop us an email at [e-mail]

[@henryliu1046]

Is rosewood the same as redwood?

[@electricharmonyac7354]

No rose wood is a hardwood known for having great harmonics in many instruments. (Take the keys of a marimba for instance). Red wood is a soft (juniper)wood. I believe redwood is a a Cedar. Hope that helps.... not like you care 2 years later lol

[@user-fx7fi6hp4g]

4:17 4:41

[@entity9588]

The concert grade one sounds much better

[@jpsalis]

I have played violin for 7 years, and I was looking into getting an Erhu... what price range should I go for?

[@edwardsiu4266]

My erhu teacher taught to a violin teacher and the violin teacher picked up the erhu very quickly. You'll need tuition to understand the basics but after that you can figure it out yourself. Buy what you can comfortably afford.

[@alfonsogaita3201]

What is your value in dollar violin

[@drhadiyah4070]

I just purchased a Lin Sheng erhu which cost more than. twice as. much as my first erhu, however, my first erhu has a more beautiful sound and I regret selling it. My teacher keeps telling me that the tone of my new erhu will improve after 6 months of regular playing but I'm feeling discouraged. It just sounds too bright and one dimensional compared to the cheaper one. Is there anything I can do to make it sound more mellow? Will its tone really improve with age and regular use?

[@drhadiyah4070]

Tan Sung Wah 谢谢你 。

[@edwardsiu4266]

I too bought a Lu Lin Sheng erhu and it's true it takes ages for it to be broken in. I speeded up the process by sticking my erhu next to my hifi speakers, covering everything with a duvet (to prevent my neighbours going mad) and leaving it on. I also bought a Hu Han Ru erhu from Easons which I am very happy with. Both excellent erhus.

[@bewusstsein3527]

How much is the starter? Do you ship in philippines?

[@EasonMusic]

Hi! Yes we do ship to Philippines. Currently this erhu is out of stock. Would you like to check out our other erhus? www.easonmusicstore.com/collections/erhu-instrument

[@IzaakCha7]

what is that tall 7 stringed instrument that is right over your shoulder behind you ?

[@chrissegura4874]

Guqin

[@tenzinlecktsok3206]

Hey..can anybody tell me the best erhu pick up or microphone?

[@danadrian2752]

Tenzin Lecktsok my first pick would be a small diaphragm condenser microphone for quick transient response. AKG makes the perception170 for relatively cheap (for a microphone), $1-200 and Audio Technica makes good mid priced ones like the AT4021 for about $350. I can’t offer much help if you decide to go the pickup route, I’m not too sure a piezo would work too well but they’re easy to make so it might be worth a shot.

[@Alyienn]

So how much are these 2 erhus?

[@Alyienn]

Tan Sung Wah wow ok thanks!

[@bewusstsein3527]

@@Alyienn how.much.. the answer is deleted

[@alfonsogaita3201]

I am Colombia

[@recklessrickey9513]

sup Columbia

[@eangthaingov9923]

Nin hau ma! I would like to be your apprentice. You have many instruments behind you that I am interested in playing. Are you around Chinatown Los Angeles? Will you accept an apprentice or be interested in training me. I believe that I can play with most if not all instruments. Thank you much for consideration Om Mani Pad Me Hum! ETN...

[@matthewduthie9015]

may I ask were is your store located?

[@matthewduthie9015]

thats great if you look at my channel you will see the whites person who plays Chinese instruments. if I ever go to Singapore I am going to your store

[@matthewduthie9015]

Tan Sung Wah I bought a "new" erhu in hong kong but it is second hand yyhe snake skin is too thin and the erhu is no longer sounding good even my teacher says its no good anymore I only got to use it once is it too hard to replace the skin or should I buy a new one?

[@matthewduthie9015]

okay thank you I think you will be sending an erhu to Australia soon then

[@vanga2200]

hi, I need your erhu, can you send to me? and how much your erhu?