Ma Touqin is a common musical instrument of Mongolians.

1. Origin and epidemic areas.

Ma Touqin originated in Mongolian grassland, and then spread to China, Russia and other places, and became popular among Mongolian, Daur, Ewenki, Xibe and other ethnic groups. It is known as the Mongolian national musical instrument.

2. Appearance and manufacturing materials.

Ma Touqin is named Ma Touqin because of its unique appearance and slightly horsehead-shaped body. It consists of a horse's head, a bow, a body and strings. Horseheads are usually carved from hardwood, the piano body is mostly made of pine, and the strings are usually made of horsetail hair or flexible animal intestines.

3. Playing style and timbre characteristics.

Ma Touqin is a stringed instrument. When playing, it uses a bow to pull the strings to make sound. By adjusting the position of fingers and the strength of the bow, the player can produce rich tones and timbres. Ma Touqin's timbre is melodious and infectious, which can express the feelings and characteristics of Mongolian national culture.

4. track type.

Ma Touqin's repertoire is rich and varied, including classical repertoire, folk repertoire and creative repertoire. Classical repertoire inherits the ancient Mongolian music traditions, such as Liangshan Good Horse and Xiaohuang. The composition of the songs is a combination of modern music elements, adding novelty and fashion features.

The history of Ma Touqin:

1. Origin.

Ma Touqin originated in the northern grassland area of China, which can be traced back to the Northern Wei Dynasty in the 6th century. At that time, Ma Touqin was carved from a wooden piano body and a horse's head, and the strings were made of horsetail hair, hence the name Ma Touqin. This musical instrument is mainly used by nomadic people and is regarded as a symbol of their culture and music.

2. development.

in the following centuries, Ma Touqin gradually developed and spread to other parts of China. During the Tang Dynasty, Ma Touqin became an important instrument of court music, and began to be made of wood. With the passage of time, the shape of Ma Touqin's piano body gradually evolved into the shape of a horse's head, and the production process became more and more sophisticated.

3, the use of occasions.

Ma Touqin is mostly used for performance and accompaniment, especially playing an important role in minority music in China. It is usually used to play songs, dances and narrative music of herders, showing the vast scenery and unique national culture of the grassland. At the same time, Ma Touqin is often used in religious ceremonies and celebrations to add a unique musical color to the occasion.

4. Modern development.

With the continuous development of music and communication with other musical instruments, Ma Touqin is also constantly innovating and evolving. The modern Ma Touqin piano body is mostly made of wood, and the strings are made of ponytail or nylon. At the same time, some musicians also combined Ma Touqin with modern music styles to create unique and creative works.