Search results
The ruan (Chinese: 阮; pinyin: ruǎn) is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument. It is a lute with a fretted neck, a circular body, and four strings. Its four strings were formerly made of silk but since the 20th century they have been made of steel (flatwound for the lower strings).
The zhongruan is a tenor-ranged instrument in the family of ruan (阮). In ancient China, the ruan was called Qin pipa (Qin [Dynasty] pipa, 秦琵琶) or Ruan xian (阮咸). Now the ruan has expanded to different sizes and the zhongruan is the "medium" one.
Everything about the Ruan - Chinese plucked string instrument. Ruan History, Ruan techniques, Ruan repertoire, different types of Ruan, Ruan performers etc.
Nov 25, 2023 · The Ruan (阮) is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument. It is commonly referred to as Ruan Xian (阮咸), named after Ruan Xian, a famous musician from the Western Jin Dynasty who was skilled in playing this instrument. The ruan’s history dates back to the Tang Dynasty, but it became widely popular among the public in the Yuan Dynasty.
The ruan is an indigenous Chinese plucked string instrument with over 2000 years of history. In the ancient time, ruan was also called qin pipa. The instrument received its present name after the famous player Ruan Xian. By the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD), ruan had become a popular instrument in both court music and folk music.
This video shows you the basic techniques of how to play the ruan - a Chinese lute that is similar to the guitar.You can view our range of ruans here: https:...
This instrument eventually became the ruan, or ruanxian (named for the musician Ruan Xian, one of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove). The ruan differed from the qinhanzi in having a longer neck and 13 frets. In performance the ruan, which is still in use today, is held vertically… Read More
An Introduction of the Zhongruan 中阮(Zhongruan - Neil Chua, Zhongruan Cameo - Tan Sung Wah)For workshops and lessons, go to: http://www.EasonMusicSchool.comFo...
The ruan is also known to Westerners as the “moon guitar” or “Chinese guitar”. It comes in a consort of different sizes, all fitted with four strings. The ruan is played by plucking with a plectrum or pick just like a guitar.
Described as a “genuinely American composer” (Gramophone), “an eclectic whose works draw on popular and electronic music” (Wall Street Journal), and “a visionary” (Audiophile Audition), Anthony Paul De Ritis has received performances around the world including the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Le Poisson Rouge, Lincoln Center ...
