The dulcimer was originally a musical instrument from ancient Persia and Arabia, and was introduced to our country during the Ming Dynasty (16th and 17th centuries). It was first popular in Guangdong and then spread throughout the country. Nowadays, our country's folk arts (such as Sichuan Yangqin, Shandong Qinshu, Guangxi Square, etc.), operas (such as Shanghai Opera, Su Opera, Lu Opera, Durentai, etc.), and folk instrumental music (such as Jiangnan Sizhu, Guangdong Music, etc.) all use the Yangqin as the main accompaniment. musical instruments.

Shape: wooden trapezoidal speaker, with pegs on the left and right, two or three rows or four rows of strings in the middle, with multiple strings on top, and a flexible piano rod with a head held in both hands. Strike the strings to pronounce the sound. The strings of the dulcimer were originally copper wires, but were later replaced with steel or nylon strings.

The sound of the dulcimer is crisp and bright, with a long aftertone. It can easily play double tones, arpeggios and wheel tones, and its range is G-C4 (d4).

Example: "Lin Chong Runs at Night".