Đàn tranh
Origine
Dan Tranh was formed in the band from the 11th to the 14th centuries. During the Ly - Tran dynasties, Dan Tranh had only 15 strings, so at that time it was called "Thap ngu huyen cam", over time, the Dan Tranh was developed. into 16, 17 or 19 strings.
Over time, its silk threads were seen being replaced by metal ones. Today, modern models have 19 strings instead of the usual 16.
The 22-string model adds an octave and allows for more play in the Tomb.
Dan Tranh has an elongated, round box shape, from 110 to 120 cm in length. It has sixteen strings. There are bridges towards the center of the instrument to tune the notes. In the past, artisans used to wear 3 picks on the thumb, index finger and middle finger to pluck the string. The hoes are made of metal, horn or ivory.
Creation and function
Box: Long box, about 110cm long, 13cm narrow at the top, about 20cm wide at the end.
The top of the guitar: The painting surface is raised to represent the sky dome made of light, spongy wood. The type of wood that TA THAM often uses to make Dan Tranh's face is Ngo Dong wood.
Panel: Made of rosewood, ebony or rosewood or mahogany
Bottom: At the bottom of the instrument at the wide end, on the right hand side of the player there is a semicircular sound hole for stringing, in the middle there is a rectangular hole for holding the instrument when moving and at the narrow end there is a hole. Small round to hang the guitar.
Bridge: At the wide end, a wooden bridge, slightly raised and bent along the top, has small holes lined up horizontally with encrusted or metal studs for stringing.
Horse: On the piano surface, there is a swallow (horse) corresponding to the number of strings, the swallows to support the strings and can be moved to adjust the height and low of the strings. For durability and good sound, swallows are usually made of rosewood or rosewood. The head of the swallows in the position of supporting the strings is often attached with bone or copper.
Axes: At the narrow end of the Dan Tranh, there are axes for tuning, the shaft is placed on the top of the guitar, and to keep one end of the strings lined up diagonally due to the short length of the strings, creating high and low sounds, good shafts are often made. wood of Trac, rosewood or mahogany.
Strings: Steel or stainless steel strings with different string sizes to match the range of the guitar.
Picking claws: The plucked lutes are usually made of tortoiseshell, stainless steel.
Use
Dan Tranh creates a clear, bright and resonant melody. Dan Tranh is often used for solo, concert, accompaniment for reciting poetry, singing, participating in the Tai Tu Orchestra, Bat Am Ward, Nha Nhac Orchestra and general ethnic orchestras.
The zither is played alone to accompanies poems or played with other traditional instruments, preferably for folk music.
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