Zhonghu Zhonghu Zhonghu was created in 1940. It was modelled after the Erhu to complement it with its lower and more mellow tone. Its structure is similar to Erhu.
Snake skin covers one end of the drum.
Bow hair is placed between the two strings. The absence of fingering board allows variety of music effects through variation of the strings tension. However variations are not as distinct as Erhu and Gaohu due its low and mellow tone. Its timbre is calm and full. On Grassland is a popular solo piece for the Zhonghu.