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Notation: Name: Muo Tiao  Explanation: The combination of Muo and Tiao, the index finger plucks the string first then strums. |
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Notation: Name: Gou Ti  Explanation: The combination of Gou and Ti, the middle finger plucks the string first then strums. |
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Notation: Name: Muo Gou  Explanation: The combination of Muo and Gou, on the same string, do Muo first then Gou, it creates 2 gradually continuing sounds. |
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Notation: Name: Dei Juan  Explanation: Same as Muo Gou but faster. |
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Notation: Name: Bei Suo  Explanation: On the same string, use Ti Muo Tiao to play a fast continuing 3 sounds. Use the tip of the nails, don't put them too deep into the string. |
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Notation: Name: Duan Suo  Explanation: On the same string, do Muo Gou first, a slowly and gradually continuing sound, then following with Ti Muo Tiao, a faster continuing sound. |
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Notation: Name: Chang Suo  Explanation: On the same string, do the Muo Tiao, Muo Gou 4 sound first then follow with the Ti Muo Tiao 3 continuing sound. This explination is based on the "Wu Men Qin Notation Book." There are some other explinations, such as do the Muo and Tiao several times on one string, starting slower and then faster with a total of 9 to 13 sounds, depending on the feeling of each music piece. Edited on 8/19/2009 |
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Notation: Name: Lun  Explanation: On the same string, use the ring finger, middle finger and index finger to do Zhai, Ti, Tiao 3 continuing sound. When playing this technique, bend the 3 fingers slightly, then strum the string gradually. Or do the Zhai first then following with Ti and Tiao. Or do Zhai and Ti first then following with Tiao. It all depends on the needs of different pieces. When using Lun finger, it must be strong and clear. |
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Notation: Name: Ban Lun (half Lun)  Explanation: Same technique as Lun but one sound less than Lun. On the same string, use either Zhai Ti or Ti Tiao. |
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Notation: Name: Ru Yi  Explanation: When there are 2 strings that can be created an An Ying and a San Yin with the same sound at one time, use the middle finger or index finger (usually use the middle finger) to strum the 2 strings (strong) together. |
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Notation: Name: Shung Tan  Explanation: Same as Ru Yi but play twice. Before strumming the string, position the index and middle finger above the thumb, do Ti (strong) then Tiao(light). |