The Playing And Notation of The Right Hand - 2


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Muo Tiao Notation:
Name: Muo Tiao
Explanation: The combination of Muo and Tiao, the index finger plucks the string first then strums.

Gou Ti Notation:
Name: Gou Ti
Explanation: The combination of Gou and Ti, the middle finger plucks the string first then strums.

Muo Gou Notation:
Name: Muo Gou
Explanation: The combination of Muo and Gou, on the same string, do Muo first then Gou, it creates 2 gradually continuing sounds.

Dei Juan Notation:
Name: Dei Juan
Explanation: Same as Muo Gou but faster.

Bei Suo Notation:
Name: Bei Suo
Explanation: On the same string, use Ti Muo Tiao to play a fast continuing 3 sounds. Use the tip of the nails, don't put them too deep into the string.

Duan Suo Notation:
Name: Duan Suo
Explanation: On the same string, do Muo Gou first, a slowly and gradually continuing sound, then following with Ti Muo Tiao, a faster continuing sound.

Chang Suo Notation:
Name: Chang Suo
Explanation: On the same string, do Muo Tiao, Muo Gou 4 sound first then following with Ti Muo Tiao 3 continuing sound.

Lun Notation:
Name: Lun
Explanation: On the same string, use the ring finger, middle finger and index finger to do Zhai, Ti, Tiao 3 continuing sound. When playing this technique, bend the 3 fingers slightly, then strum the string gradually. Or do the Zhai first then following with Ti and Tiao. Or do Zhai and Ti first then following with Tiao. It all depends on the needs of different pieces. When using Lun finger, it must be strong and clear.

Ban Lun Notation:
Name: Ban Lun (half Lun)
Explanation: Same technique as Lun but one sound less than Lun. On the same string, use either Zhai Ti or Ti Tiao.

Ru Yi Notation:
Name: Ru Yi
Explanation: When there are 2 strings that can be created an An Ying and a San Yin with the same sound at one time, use the middle finger or index finger (usually use the middle finger) to strum the 2 strings (strong) together.

Shung Tan Notation:
Name: Shung Tan
Explanation: Same as Ru Yi but play twice. Before strumming the string, position the index and middle finger above the thumb, do Ti (strong) then Tiao(light).

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