Get ready for a groundbreaking episode of "Coffee Chat" that's shaking up the world of Chinese music like never before! Sung Wah and Anson are back with a revolutionary concept: creating the very first tier list for Chinese orchestra instruments in the English-speaking world.
In this double feature, they'll be diving deep into four key categories to rank these instruments: ease of learning, versatility in performance, listening pleasure, and maintenance. From the timeless erhu to the majestic guzheng, every instrument will be scrutinized and sorted into their rightful tiers.
Join us as we embark on this epic musical journey, where opinions will clash, and revelations will abound. It's a must-listen for music enthusiasts, players, and anyone curious about the enchanting world of Chinese orchestral music.
So, grab your favorite brew and brace yourselves for an unforgettable ride through the highs and lows of Chinese orchestra instruments. You won't want to miss a single note of this historic episode!
[00:17] Chinese Orchestra Tierlist
[02:31] Four Ranking Criteria
[08:54] Strings Category Rankings
[15:45] Wind Instruments Rankings
[22:42] Pipa and Qin
[23:08] Yangqin: Expressive Solo
[23:24] Pipa: Expressive Solo
[25:04] Liuqin: Mandolin-like
[25:31] Guzheng: Harp-like
[26:11] Ruan: Semi-Bass
[27:22] Sanxian: Versatile
[28:05] Guqin: Limited Accompaniment
[28:42] Hulusi: Ambient Drone
[29:48] Sheng: Versatile
[31:00] Guan: Metallic tone
[31:28] Hulusi: Unique Tone
[31:58] Xiao: Expressive
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