Comparative Study On Fujian Nanyin Erxian And Chinese Erhu

Fujian Nanyin erxian is the only string instrument among Fujian Nanyin Shangsiguan. Its shape and structure are identical with those of Xiqin in Tang and Song Dynasty except its additional qianjin and bow hair of horse tail. For instance, they both have their thin end of axis inserted into the neck from the right side, and the strings tied on the thick end on the right. Fujian Nanyin erxian still retains the ancient features and unique performing techniques,which enriches its value of research. While Chinese Erhu, which belongs to traditional Chinese musical instruments in the Huqin family as well as Nanyin erxian, has so many similarities with Erxian in structures and principles of articulation. This paper discusses a comparative study on Chinese Erhu and Fujian Nanyin erxian from historical origins, characteristics of shapes, performing techniques, artistic expressiveness,music features,in performance, notation, roles in the band and other various aspects.This paper collects the relevant literature and music score through literature method.And by means of historical retrieval, it clarifies the origins and the historical development of Fujian Nanyin erxian and Chinese erhu, outlines their national heritage track. Through comparative study, Fujian Nanyin Erxian and Chinese erhu have a horizontal comparison, which helps to find out their common points and differences in it.The theoretical significance of this paper is that there are all types of studies on Fujian Nanyin erxian or Chinese erhu separately, while the horizontal studies on them are still insufficient. This paper provides a theoretical basis for further study in this area through comparative study on them.The practical significance is that it provides a theoretical guidance for performances, teaching, music composing of both of them. The study aims to perceive common and different artistic charm and artistic value on Fujian Nanyin erxian and Chinese erhu and to cognise that in the reciprocal relationship, they can learn from each other in the promotion of exchanges in order to achieve common development through comparative study.It also further explores the possibilities on how to better the absorption and reference of folk music from the regional community in composition of modern erhu music, and thus enriches our traditional music with regional and ethnic features.