Plucked instruments include pipa, guzheng, dulcimer and erhu.

1. Pipa

The pipa is a common plucked instrument with four strings. The strings are plucked with fingers or a plectrum to produce sound. The pipa has a crisp and sweet sound, and can play a variety of timbres and rhythms. A plucked stringed instrument with frets on the neck and panel to determine the pitch. When playing, hold it vertically, press the strings with your left hand, and play with the five fingers of your right hand. It is an important national instrument that can be used as a solo, accompaniment, ensemble, or ensemble.

The pipa is based on the right-hand technique of playing these instruments. In the history of modern Chinese folk music, there are many schools such as "Shanghai School" (Pudong School) pipa, "Zhejiang School" (Pinghu School) pipa, and "Wang School" (Wang School).

2. Guzheng

Guzheng is an ancient plucked instrument with 21 strings. The strings are plucked with fingernails or plectrums to produce sound. The guzheng has a melodious tone and can play a variety of classical repertoire and modern music.

3. Yangqin

Dulcimer is a percussion instrument with 47 strings, which produces sound by striking the strings. The sound of the dulcimer is crisp and bright, and it can play a variety of rhythms and timbres.

4. Erhu

The Erhu is a stringed instrument with two strings that are pulled by a bow to produce sound. The erhu has a soft and melodious tone and can be played in a variety of repertoire and styles.

Differences and characteristics between plucked instruments and other musical instruments

1. Differences between plucked instruments and other musical instruments

1. Sound production methods

Plucked instruments produce sound by plucking strings, while other instruments such as wind instruments, percussion instruments, etc. produce sound in different ways.

2. Performance skills

The unique playing skills of plucked instruments, such as the fingering of the pipa and the scraping of the guzheng, make its musical expression rich and diverse.

2. Characteristics of plucked instruments

1. Rich timbre

Different plucked instruments have different timbres, which can meet the needs of various music styles.

2. Flexible playing

The way of playing plucked instruments is flexible and changeable, it can be played solo or in ensemble with other instruments.

3. Strong expressive power

Due to its unique sound production method and playing skills, plucked instruments have strong expressive power in musical performance.