The Mongolian Vibe from the Steppes
Matouqin (horse-headed fiddle, aka morin khuur), as one of the precious
legacies of the Mongolian people, has been heartily embraced by Chinese
musicians today as a vital musical element. Its unique sound character
complements other classical Chinese instruments in a way like no others.
Matouqin is believed to be originated from the nomadic people during the
Tang Dynasty (7th - 10th centuries), and became widely known circa Genghis
Khan's reign. Nowadays, like many other Mongolian legacies, Matouqin has
become a valuable part of Chinese culture.
Besides the horse-headed pegbox, Matouqin is very recognizable for its
unusual playing techniques and styles. Our production approached Matouqin in
pursuit of the indigenous flavour instead of the more Westernized style, and
by delivering that flavour, all the composers and musicians now have a chance
to explore and express in the most authentic and original Mongolian flavour
easily.

Extraordinary Playability
Matouqin contains various types of legato, tremolo, trills, slaps, and
staccato, as well as special techniques, phrases and articulations.
With the extensive sampling, Modwheel triggered expressions, along with the
already established tradition of superior knowledge in the instruments, the
live playability of Matouqin is, like all the Kong Audio plugins, unmatchable.

http://www.chineekong.com/matouqin.htm

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