TIP 5.1 Learn Guzheng playing technique "Tuo" "#Tuo" means using our thumb to play the strings from bottom to top, and inward toward our palm. When we play, the base of our thumb applies strength, with the second and third joints of the thumb being naturally bent and the fingertip plucking the strings inward toward our palm. Before we play, we must first open our palm. When we play, we use the front side of the Guzheng nail to play the strings while using strength in the thumb. Our wrist and for