Hands Coordination Training In Erhu Pedagogy

Hands coordination plays an important role in Erhu performance. It concerns not only the basic elements of sound and time, such as intonation, rhythm and dynamics, but music sense-for instance, expressions, images and imagination-behind the scores also. Therefore a performer needs effective training devices so as to archive the technical unity of right and left hand.This dissertation consists of 3 chapters in which reference materials the author has consulted are contained, along with her personal study experience. Chapter 1 The Hands discusses basic technique movements of hands from the point of view of hand function. Chapter 2 The Ears focuses on inner and external hearing which influences Erhu playing. Chapter 3 The Mind emphasize it is thinking that controls hands.Thus the dissertation comes to a conclusion:hands coordination challenges Erhu performers. The approaches lie on various training devices. The performer may treat each problem separately, then group them together into one unity.