TENG Backstage: Erhu Versus Cello Showdown ⚔️ Which Instrument Will Win? (feat. Darrel and Gerald)

⚔️ East versus West, the Erhu goes up against the Cello - which will come up on top?
Darrel faces off against Gerald in the second instalment of TENG Backstage! Each musician will pit their techniques and skills against each other. Stay tuned to find out which instrument will be victorious!
Erhu: Darrel Xin
Cello: Gerald Teo

[@AnQiao]

I enjoyed seeing the differences in technique between cello and erhu. Some techniques can be reproduced, but others cannot. It was said in the video that the unique features of each instrument should be acknowledged. I agree! Cooperation is more important than competition. There is much opportunity for the exchange of musical instruments from different countries. Let's learn, laugh and appreciate music more! Hope you will make more videos like this.

[@connor.chan.jazzman]

Absolutely adore how much character and soul the Erhu has. I love cello but I have a soft spot for the erhu

[@HarryAdee]

There's no competition or challenges in musical instruments. Every instrument is unique in its way of playing, more over the sound produced. All these instruments unite in one specific way, music. They understand each other language and speak with it. But I like this kind of education video.

[@warriorfighter132]

Hi TENG, I enjoyed this episode and I thought if you could do a 'Ruan vs Guitar' version, it would be splendid

[@rollingrock3480]

The good sportsmanship makes me so happy!

[@despairknot]

Two instruments that I absolutely love, although I am a bit more infatuated with the erhu. Thank you so very much.

[@dantheman4838]

Erhu definitely wins in the mobility department 😅

[@thetengcompany]

Thanks for sharing that! Both instruments definitely shines in their own unique ways! 🤩

[@msleah604]

Loved it. I’m a retired cellist who is looking to pick up the Erhu and was wondering what some of the differences are 😊 thanks for sharing

[@andreagerlandoterrana1225]

Bravo Maestro! Ottimo glissando!

[@margelim7337]

Yes, I enjoyed this video very much. Will be even better when both of you end the video by playing a piece of music together infusing the different technicques you've shown.

[@thetengcompany]

Thank you so much for your support! Stay tuned for our future episodes of TENG Backstage and you might be able to catch that!

[@JerettFranklin]

The creepiest part about the erhu is the fact that part of it is actually made from horse hair and snake skin, so when he was doing that horse sound, I can imagine it almost like it's what a horse would sound like if it was fending/fighting off a snake

[@prism223]

2:45 Woah that is a very cool technique on the erhu!

[@topsecret1837]

There is a similar left hand pizz technique for cello.

[@Tyler-hd9by]

This video is underrated

[@myway9128]

Actually the horse head fiddle used in Mongolia music is the best. It's a cross between the two.

[@Liliquan]

Even if it were a cross between the two, that doesn’t make it better, just different. Very poor reasoning.

[@agneteht]

Loved it.

[@charliekowittmusic]

Erhu wins because I can afford it!!

[@rec2you]

Thank you! :-)

[@mikorara]

Erhu is really beautiful...

[@danielmcdonald9737]

Left hand pizzicato does appear in cello rep from time to time, but it’s not quite the same thing that was being demonstrated.

[@thebigun.]

erhu vs pedal steel guitar. the faceoff we from the west who listen to country music need.

[@margelim7337]

very interesting !

[@joedavid9020]

I’m trying to listen to them with an acute ear Yet! You have background music on the video ??????? Sad and frustrating

[@liammcooper]

awesome

[@thetengcompany]

Thank you!

[@origameegamingandtutorials2429]

What is the difference between Gehu and Cello?

[@AndreyOrochi]

Should have added vibrato to the list 😜

[@BeachBoi1000]

I can feel it’s uncomfortable when one party wins… 😂

[@BookerLace-d1i]

Hall David Rodriguez Jose Lewis Linda

[@liyuqi8092]

Wouldn't zhonghu vs cello be more approriate?

[@kevinmkraft]

How a violin/violin challenge?

[@F0XH0UND007]

forgot about harmonic notes/sounds on the cello

[@unoriginalname7925]

You should have switched bows

[@OpinionatedAmateur]

Ricochet?

[@williamsackelariou1860]

I have not bothered to listen to this video These 2 guys are too entertaining to be genuinly interesting and l dont really care for the technicalities of either instrument BUT as a serious and dedicated Classical musician and pianist l must say that in terms of Tone quality and what this can mean to the mind nothing matches the ERHU lt can sound like the SOUL singing

[@LHVMleodragonlamb]

Ehru better

[@EvgeniiErman]

🥳💯🤎👍