Xi’an, Shanghai, Yangzhou, and Henan present day.
wood and strings
guzheng
A guzheng is an instrument which, most notably, has at least 18 strings. The guzheng also features multiple bridges. The guzheng is played by plucking the strings on the instrument, comparable to similar Asian zither intruments.
I'm not from shanghai, but I'm in love with the guzheng:)
The word 'guzheng' is pronounced as "goo-jung" in English. In Chinese, it is written as 古筝, which is romanized as "gǔzhēng" in pinyin.
A guzheng is traditionally built using a wooden body, often crafted from materials like paulownia for its lightweight and resonant qualities. The instrument features a long, rectangular shape with movable bridges that support the strings, usually made of silk or metal. The top surface is typically made of a harder wood to enhance sound projection, and the guzheng is strung with 21 strings, which are tuned using pegs. The construction process involves meticulous craftsmanship to ensure optimal acoustic properties and aesthetic appeal.
Who even cares? Its gonna take too long anyways.....
The national instrument of China is called the Guzheng. This instrument has three sound holes, 21 musical strings, and is played by hand.
A zheng is another name for a guzheng - a zither-like musical instrument with at least 18 strings and moveable bridges, originating in Chinese traditional music.
The keys on a guzheng, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, are typically made of materials such as wood, bamboo, or metal, depending on the design and craftsmanship. The choice of material affects the instrument's tone and resonance. In some modern guzhengs, synthetic materials may also be used for durability and consistency. The keys are often carefully tuned to produce specific pitches when plucked.
the contribution of the Chinese is food: noodles, wantons,spring rolls and bird nest soup cooking materials: chopsticks,bowls,wok musical instruments;pipa, erhu, yangpin and guzheng
An European zither about 30 to 45 strings, and a Chinese zither has about 21-25 strings.Between thirteen to twenty five.