The ruan (Chinese: 阮; pinyin: ruǎn) is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument. It is a lute with a fretted neck, a circular body, and four strings. Its four strings were formerly made of silk but since the 20th century they have been made of steel (flatwound for the lower strings).

Apr 29, 2022 · Xiao Ruan or Small Ruan: This instrument is from China, has four strings and creates a beautiful soft sound. Whenever I travel to a new country, I search for a musical instrument to add to my...

The ruan is an indigenous Chinese plucked string instrument with over 2000 years of history. In the ancient time, ruan was also called qin pipa . The instrument received its present name after the famous player Ruan Xian.

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A Professional Grade Xiao Ruan made of Rosewood by Shanghai Dunhuang 'Yun' in China. 'Xiao' (小), translated into English means small. The pitch of Xiao Ruans are higher than Zhongruans but lower than the Gaoyinruan. The sound produced by the Xiao Ruan resembles the Mandolin.

A Professional Grade Xiao Ruan made of Cypress wood by Shanghai Dunhuang 'Yun'. The pitch of Xiao Ruans are higher than Zhongruans but lower than the Gaoyinruan. The instrument gives a warm sound, suitable for Ruan players looking to explore and play Xiao Ruan.

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Xiaoruan is a alto-ranged instrument in the family of ruan. Now the ruan has expanded to different sizes and the xiaoruan is the "small" one. The default tuning of xiaoruan is D3-A4-D4-A5.

Ruan Xiao'er, also known as Ruan the Second, is a fictional character in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. Nicknamed "Tai Sui Who Stands His Ground", he ranks 27th among the 36 Heavenly Spirits, the first third of the 108 Stars of Destiny.