Author(s)

Xi Shuting

Corresponding Author

Xi Shuting

ABSTRACT

Erhu is a traditional Chinese musical instrument with beautiful timbre and rich music expressive force. The use of ideas and breath in erhu performance is directly related to the performance quality, and the proper use of ideas and breath can also show the deep understanding of erhu players on erhu performance works. Therefore, the use of breath plays a crucial role in the performance of erhu performers. The breath and idea of the performers dominate the progress of the music. This paper first briefly introduces the concept of idea and breath in erhu performance, then expounds the importance of idea and breath in erhu performance, and finally studies the application of idea and breath in erhu performance, in order to improve the level of breath control and complete performance of erhu works.

KEYWORDS

Erhu performance, idea, breath, use