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How to choose a guzheng: beginner, graded exam and performance stages
No single instrument suits every stage. Beginners need stable action, exam students need… Read more -

Why guzheng prices vary so widely: soundboard, hardware and labour
Two 21-string guzhengs can differ in price by a factor of fifty. The gap is not mysterio… Read more -

Five criteria for procuring guzhengs for a training studio
A studio procurement usually runs from a dozen to dozens of instruments, and the criteri… Read more -

Guzheng configuration for schools and conservatories
Equipping a school is not a headcount purchase: major lessons, ensemble classes and elec… Read more -

Dugout, laminated and veneer guzhengs: what the soundboard decides
The price gap between three kinds of guzheng comes mostly from soundboard construction… Read more -

Choosing guzheng size: standard, 1.3 m and portable models
Guzhengs come in more than one length: the standard is about 1.63 m, and minis run from… Read more -

Routine cleaning and dust protection
The soundboard is exposed all the time and dust collects between the bridges. Use a soft… Read more -

How to Store a Guzheng When It Will Not Be Played for a While
If you will not be playing for a period, loosen the strings gradually to relieve tension… Read more -

How the guzheng grading system works: what each level tests
Guzheng is a common subject in China’s social arts grading exams. Level structures vary… Read more -

Choosing your first guzheng: tone, action and size
Your first instrument does not have to be your last, but stable tuning, a comfortable ac… Read more