The music of the night sky woven by erhu: Performance points of "Look up at the Stars in the Night".

When we look up at the night sky, the infinite expanse and twinkling of the stars is a sensation that washes over us.
The unique sound of the erhu, a traditional Chinese instrument, is the perfect way to express such beauty of the starry sky through music.

By playing "Look Up at the Stars at Night" on the erhu,
you can feel the tenderness and nostalgia of the song even more deeply.
In this blog, we will introduce some tips for playing this song with the erhu.
We would like to offer you such a wonderful time to think about the stars in the night sky with the power of music.

1. understanding the characteristics of the erhu
The erhu is known for its unique sound. Although it is a stringed instrument, it has an expressive power similar to that of the human voice.
First, let's understand the characteristics of this unique sound of the erhu and use it to express the emotion of a song.
The melody of "Look up at the Stars at Night" is simple, but it is important to bring out its emotional depth with the erhu.
In particular, vibrato that imitates the human voice would be more appropriate to express this.

2. respect the flow of the melody
The melody line of this piece is flowing and beautiful, reminding us of the expanse of the starry sky.
When playing this piece on the erhu, the key is to keep the bowing smooth and to cherish the flow of the melody.
In particular, balance the clear tone in the treble clef with the deep resonance in the bass clef.
If the pitch is stabilized by leaping to the treble clef, the melody line will sound even more secure.

3. control of dynamics
There are emotional ups and downs throughout the song "Look up at the Stars at Night.
In order to express these dynamics well with the erhu, the bow pressure and the way it touches the strings need to be finely tuned.
In particular, the bow should be light at the beginning of the piece,
by playing forcefully in the octave-jumping passages,
the emotion of the piece can be conveyed in abundance.


4. practice for performance
Playing the erhu requires delicate technique.
Practice each part of the piece carefully, paying particular attention to smooth transitions from the outer to the inner strings.
It is also important to understand the background of the piece and the meaning of the lyrics in order to enrich your playing expression.
By playing the piece with all your heart under the starry sky, it will resonate deeply in the hearts of those who listen to it.

5. how to prepare yourself when playing
Finally, when playing "Look Up at the Stars at Night" on the erhu, it is important to be prepared to immerse yourself in the world of the piece.
Through your performance, you should feel the beauty of the night sky and the expanse of the universe, and aim to convey that feeling to your audience.
This requires memorizing the piece, perfecting the pitch, and a high degree of right control.
Practice diligently and steadily.

You too will experience a mystical and moving time, like a dialogue with the stars in the night sky.