313 yehu

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China(south)=Han
body: coconutu shell, front face: paulownia; L.70.4cm
strings: 2, steel
bow: 1
range: 2 oct.; tuning:a-e'

The bow hair is passed between the two strings. The player sits on a chair and places the instrument on the left knee. The tone quality is extremely soft.

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