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Python skin is the most popular snakeskin to use to make the erhu and its brother instruments (zhonghu, gaohu, etc.) because of the sound it helps to produce. Along with the chamber it is fastened to, it makes a very expressive, soft, and even harsh timbre depending on the way the player uses the strings and bow. Other materials can be used, like synthetic drum skin, wood, or even parchment that would create unique but similar results. The two reasons snakeskin is used more are that it is more traditional and more economical. Traditions are not easily changed because we become quickly attached to our habits. The issue with economy is that it is much easier to get python skin than to spend a lot of time manufacturing other materials, which would be less popular. If it is less popular, less people buy it and the seller makes less profit.
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Why wasn't the erhu suitable for the orchestra?
Erhu is not suitable in the orchestra, because it only has 2 strings, and symphony compsitions for the violin are usually going beyond the 2 strings that the erhu has, which is middle D and A. The other reason may be, the materials used to make the erhu: the bow of the erhu is made of horsetail, and the soundbox of the instrument is made of snake skin. Therefore, it makes the 'voice' of the erhu sound melancholy, and occasionally it may sound like somebody crying. Thus, it is not suitable to be in an orchestra. But rather, a Chinese orchestra.
Who made the erhu?
Judging by mine, the body, neck, pegs and bridge are all carved out of wood, with some bone (or substitute) inlay at the head and on the pegs. The bow is made from bamboo, with black or white horsehair (use only a dark rosin on it). There is no soundboard, but a snakeskin stretched across the body where the soundboard should be. A small block of wool pad is placed under the strings beneath the bridge to dampen the sound, and a loop of string and wood at the top acts as a nut. I suggest you not to make your own erhu, since that it is not going to be successful.
Which type of percussion-instrument is a pianoforte?
A piano is both a percussion instrument and a string instrument. Inside a piano, tiny hammers strike strings to make pitches. It is a string instrument in that the strings are what vibrate to make the sound, but it is a percussion instrument in that it has a keyboard and strikes to make sound.
What is the musical instrument of hudhud aliguyon?
If you press the hudhud instrument it'll make a low pitch sound but if you press it upward it will make a hudhud sound.
What kind of sound will an instrument with short strings make?
An instrument with short strings will make a rubber band type sound but real high pitched.
Why wasn't the erhu suitable for the orchestra?
Erhu is not suitable in the orchestra, because it only has 2 strings, and symphony compsitions for the violin are usually going beyond the 2 strings that the erhu has, which is middle D and A. The other reason may be, the materials used to make the erhu: the bow of the erhu is made of horsetail, and the soundbox of the instrument is made of snake skin. Therefore, it makes the 'voice' of the erhu sound melancholy, and occasionally it may sound like somebody crying. Thus, it is not suitable to be in an orchestra. But rather, a Chinese orchestra.
How do you make snakeskin boots?
you get six snakeskin hides and tan them at a tannery shop then you use a needle with some thread on one of the hides and then a screen will appear saying what would u like to make. Then click the boots and you will make a pair of snakeskin boots. You need to have six snakeskin hides to make one pair of snakeskin boots.
Who made the erhu?
Judging by mine, the body, neck, pegs and bridge are all carved out of wood, with some bone (or substitute) inlay at the head and on the pegs. The bow is made from bamboo, with black or white horsehair (use only a dark rosin on it). There is no soundboard, but a snakeskin stretched across the body where the soundboard should be. A small block of wool pad is placed under the strings beneath the bridge to dampen the sound, and a loop of string and wood at the top acts as a nut. I suggest you not to make your own erhu, since that it is not going to be successful.
How do you make snakeskin items on runescape?
the same way you make leather
Should you get a Chinese cymbal or get another crash?
A Chinese cymbal is an instrument that makes a dark explosive tone. A crash is also an instrument that is round and thin and make a high pitch sound. So it really is up what the person on whether to get a Chinese cymbal or a crash.
What do blue jays use to make there nest?
Straw, twigs, even shed snakeskin may be used.
Are snakes killed to make snake skin shoes?
Unfortunately - They're usually beheaded - or gassed if someone wants a complete skin.
What can you do with kebbit claws on runescape?
They can be attached to any vambraces except snakeskin and third age to make spiked vambraces. These add a +2 strength bonus to the vambraces.
Which type of percussion-instrument is a pianoforte?
A piano is both a percussion instrument and a string instrument. Inside a piano, tiny hammers strike strings to make pitches. It is a string instrument in that the strings are what vibrate to make the sound, but it is a percussion instrument in that it has a keyboard and strikes to make sound.
What sort of instrument is the trombone?
A brass instrument with a slide to make notes
Which instrument can make the sound of every instrument in the orchestra?
Keyboard and harpsota can
I want to make an instrument for school ... what do you make?
Easiest project would be to create a stringed instrument of some sort.
