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String Making and Studies(Essay)
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- The Development of Qin Strings and Two Revivals of Silk Strings in Modern Times
This article written by Wong Shu-chee reviews the development of string-making in ancient China and two revivals of silk strings in modern times.
- Sound Analysis of Longitudinal Vibrations of Qin Strings
The production of sound from the string is a physical phenomenon, the properties of the string as well as the characteristics of its sound production can be investigated from a physical perspective. This article written by Tse Chun-yan and Wong Chun-fung is focused on sound analysis of longitudinal vibration and how physical properties of the strings affect the tone.
- Traditional Method of Making Qin Strings in China
This article, wriiten by Wong Shu-chee, introduces nine steps of traditional method of making qin strings in China: choosing the silk, bundling the silk, combining the threads, forming the strings, boiling the strings, rinsing the strings, drying the strings in the sun, cutting the strings, winding the strings.