New Strings from Beijing

We just brought in new strings from Beijing for Erhu, Gaohu, Zhonghu, Liuqin and Pipa.

Calling out to beginner players who are looking for good and affordable strings, Erhu Strings endorsed by Erhu Maestro Wang Guo Tong would be what you might be looking for.


After the really good response from the Abing Silver Erhu Strings (MEH21), we decided to bring in Gaohu and Zhonghu strings from the same label. ABing Silver Gaohu Strings and ABing Silver Zhonghu Strings.

These strings silver are made of pure silver and they are longer lasting. And not to mention that they are highly recommended for use by the China Erhu Association.

Not forgetting the pluck string instruments, we also brought in strings from two different companies for both Liuqin and Pipa. Beijing Xinghai Professional Liuqin Strings and Beijing Chang Qing Professional Pipa Strings..

So hurry up and check them out now!!

Bling Bling Bags

Here are some stylish new bags that were just introduced to the market in China and have been a massive hit since! These really sleek looking bags are durable, lightweight and are available for a variety of Chinese instruments! And not to mention it comes in 31 colours!!

Zhongruan bag:

Pipa bag :

Liu qin bag:

Erhu bag:

Dizi bag:

The good news is that we are doing pre orders from now to 24th June!! So what are you waiting for?? Choose from the following colours and pre order these shiny bags now!!

Just to let everyone know, the HOT favorites are the following colours: 1, 28, 29, 30, 31

Available for the various instruments:

Erhu (S$45)

Dizi (S$40)

Liuqin (S$50)
Zhongruan (S$70)
Pipa (S$70)

Note: Prices are in Singapore Dollars and valid for pre-orders only. Retail prices may vary slightly.

How to order

For local and international orders, send an email to tansungwah@gmail.com with the following details

Colour code:
Instrument/Qty:

Name :
Contact number:

Mailing Address: (For international orders only)

We will reply your email with details of payment.

*Important*: Waiting time from closing date is 1-2 months and you will be notified when the bags arrive.

So hurry and choose your stylish instrument bags now!

Singapore Youth Festival - Central Judging of Chinese Orchestra

Here are the latest results. Congrats to all.

Temasek Secondary School - Gold
Seng Kang Secondary School - Silver
Bedok South Secondary School - Silver
Broadrick Secondary School - Bronze
Jurongview Secondary School - Silver
Coral Secondary School - Gold With Honours
St Anthony'S Canossian Secondary School - Silver
Victoria School - Gold
Boon Lay Secondary School- Silver
Nan Hua High School - Gold
Chung Cheng Main - Gold With Honours
Fuhua - Silver
Balestier Hills - Bronze
Pasir Ris - Gold With HonoursChung Cheng Yishun - Gold With Honours
Manjusri - Silver
Bukit Batok - Silver
Bukit Panjang - Silver
Ngee Ann - Gold With Honours
Eastview - Bronze
Nanqiao High - Gold
Ahmad Ibrahim - Silver
Greenridge - Silver
Chua Chu Kang - Silver
Presb High - Silver
Mayflower - Gold
Swiss Cottage - Gold
Serangoon - Bronze
Beatty - Bronze
Holy Innocent - Silver
Jurong - Silver
Raffles Institution - Gold
Northland - Bronze
Outram - Bronze
Christ Church - Silver
Evergreen - Gold With Honours
Pasir Ris Crest - Silver
Rivervalley - Gold With Honours
Greendale - Silver
Dunman High - Gold With Honours
Siglap - Bronze
Siling - Bronze
St Nicholas - Gold With Honours
Katong Convent - Silver
Changkat Changi - Bronze
Catholic High - Silver
Woodgrove - Gold
Acs Barker - Gold
Anglican - Silver
Zhonghua - Gold With Honours
Marsiling - Gold
Hwachong - Gold
Nanyang Girls - Gold With Honours
Raffles Girls - Gold
Yuying - Gold
Maris Stella - Silver

New Shipment of Zhang Xin Hua Ruans

We have a new shipment of Zhang Xin Hua Rosewood and Basswood Zhongruans, Rosewood Gaoyinruans and Basswood Daruans.


The rosewood Zhongruan is the one on the right and the basswood Zhongruan is the one on the left.

They look pretty identical, except that the rosewood Zhongruan feels significantly heavier, the grains are different and of course the tone is much better. The last batch of Rosewood Zhongruans came with a oval shaped soundhole but they reverted to a bird shaped soundhole this time.


All of them come with this type of plastic - metal alloy that is suppose to provide the durability of metal frets without the harshness - metallic overtones of steel frets.

Grab them before they are out again!

New Joyo Metronome, Tuner and Tone Generator

We have a new type of digital tuner, metronome and tone generator from Joyo.


We kind of like this tuner better than the earlier version because:

1) It is smaller (10cm by 6cm)
2) It is lighter (60g with batteries)
3) It has backlight (Can see better in the dark)
4) The beeping is more soothing
5) It looks good (especially the white color)

Comes with contact mic and batteries are included.

If you are interested, here is the link:
http://www.eason.com.sg/products/string_access/mtu9.jsp

Tropical Harmony Erhu Ensemble

Singapore Chinese paper Zaobao (早报) wrote an article on the 20th February 2011 on Tropical Harmony Ensemble - which is made up of Japanese erhu ladies learning erhu at Eason Music Pte Ltd.

U double bass flute by Xie Bin

There is a new flute in town.




It is a mega, huge, long double bass flute. Too log that you have to curve it into a U shape else you will not be able to reach with your hands.

It comes with 2 dimo hole instead of one.

The fingering is similar to that of a Xiao instead of the dizi.

Here's how it sounds:



Priced at US$329 each. Available keys are C and D. Shipping worldwide costs US$22.

Please email tansungwah@gmail.com if you are interested.

Pirastro Red Dragon Erhu Strings

We just listed Pirastro Red Dragon Erhu Strings on our online store.

http://www.eason.com.sg/products/string_access/meh35.jsp

If you are not sure what to buy, take a look at this blog post:

http://tansungwah.blogspot.com/2009/11/annual-erhu-strings-award.html

They are very good sounding strings and easy on the fingers.

US delivery delays due to tighter custom controls

I've received a couple of emails from customers about not getting their orders yet.

For orders to Europe its probably because of the snowstorms.

But for orders to USA, its due to tighter custom checks (See advisory from Singpost below)

For those still waiting for your packages, I do hope you get yours soon.
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Mail and Speedpost Services to United States of America

Singapore, 16 November 2010 - Due to heightened aviation security measures
imposed on airlines flying into the United States from 18 November 2010, there may
be potential air transportation capacity constraints resulting in delays. There may also
be additional delays due to enhanced airline and customs screening of all items at
Singapore and US.

International air mail service including registered articles and parcel items as well as
Speedpost items from Singapore to United States may be subject to delays. Like all
other postal administrations, SingPost is monitoring the situation closely.

SingPost wishes to advise customers to post their items earlier, especially in view of
the coming peak holiday season.

To ensure smooth delivery, customers are advised to:

• State clearly the content for packages;
• Indicate the return address on the back of the envelope;
• Ensure the correct postage;
• Ensure the address is correct and complete; and
• Provide the addressee’s contact number where possible.

Customers are also advised to consider the following when preparing packages:

• Use good quality packaging materials, for example select a box that is strong
enough to protect the contents. Leave space for cushioning inside the carton.
• Cushion contents appropriately, for example with bubble wrap or foam to
avoid damage during shipping.
• Wrap each item separately when packing more than one item in the same
box.
• Pack tightly to avoid shifting.
• Always use tape that is designed for shipping, such as pressure-sensitive
tape, nylon-reinforced craft paper tape, or fiberglass-reinforced pressure-
sensitive tape. Do not use wrapping paper, string, masking tape or cellophane
tape.

Setting up your Erhu

I have received much enquires on how to set up the erhu, especially by people who purchased from elsewhere and the instrument is not properly set up.

It might seem natural to established players but for those we have only seen the erhu for the first time, they might not have a clue with what they are doing.

Hence I made a video of how to do a simple setup on the erhu:

Here is the link:
http://www.learnerhu.com/node/149

Incidentally the above is our newest website Learnerhu.com which we will be putting lots of erhu related stuff on it.

Check out the erhu online course......