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QuestionIf you naturally have long nails, do you need to have fake ones?Community AnswerYes. Using your own nails to pluck the strings of the guzheng can cause harm to them, as they will wear over time. Using the fake ones is mandatory.
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QuestionWhere would be best to buy the guzheng?Community AnswerThere are a lot of stores that sell the guzheng. You can search for Chinese instrument stores in your area. Most of these stores will definitely have the guzheng. You can also find a teacher to buy one from.
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QuestionWhy does the guzheng have 22 strings?Community AnswerThe guzheng actually has 21 strings. They are of a different width and produce different tones.
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QuestionHow do you know if it is a guzheng or koto?Community AnswerA koto will usually have 13 strings, while a guzheng has 21 strings. All strings of the koto are of approximately the same thickness, while the strings of the guzheng have different thicknesses.
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QuestionIs it considered an autoharp?Community AnswerAn autoharp isn't the same as a guzheng. A guzheng is usually played sitting down, and players don't hold the guzheng. An autoharp is played standing up, with players holding it.
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QuestionWhere can you find some good songs for beginners?Community AnswerYou can get guzheng music books from most Chinese music instrument shops. There are also some great songs online, and a simple online search can yield many results.
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QuestionAre the artificial nails necessary?Community AnswerYes, guzheng players use artificial nails to pluck the strings. Additionally, many techniques, such as the finger shake, require using the artificial nails.
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