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INFORMATION
UPDATE IN PROGRESS / 2026.08.06
This guide is the refreshed, clearer and updated version of the legacy “STUDY PLAN” available here. The course are currently being transfered gradually to this page to make the learning process smoother, easier and more efficient. The goal is to give access to all lessons within one page instead of the previously multiple pages.
All the courses and lessons are integrated in the new gamification systems and will grant you experience and other things. In addition french and mongol languages are added to each lessons.

Note that for those who purchased the courses, the access will be kept. You will only access the content from this single page instead.
Finally, I will try to make the transfer as seamless as possible! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! :)

NB: If you purchased the courses and wish to access this new system in early access please contact me ^^;
I plan to grant access to these refreshed lessons once everything is fully transfered. I also add a visual in the playing video to help with your learning which add an extra layer of work! :)
As I work on multiple things at the same time I do not have an estimate time for the finalisation of the transfer.
Steve.

This guide is designed for adult beginners and composed of 9 steps. We will start by seeing the fundamentals as well as the background and origin of the morin khuur, and then we will move forward to all the various techniques available on the morin khuur to prepare you to learn its heritage (tatlaga, bii and urtiin duu). All the knowledge required to become a fantastic player is included!

If you are just getting started with the Morin Khuur, we suggest you to go through the steps 1 to 3 assiduously and carefully as they will help you build a solid base for your future learning! Also these various steps are built using the previous steps, therefore it is recommended to follow the order provided below.
If you are already advanced and more focused on melodies, we still advise you to go through the steps 5 to 8, even if lightly, in order to be more familiar with the vocabulary and the various techniques used to play the melodies.

Step 9

The STEP NINE will present you the intangible cultural heritage (tatlaga, bii and urtiin duu) of the Morin Khuur.
Jump to STEP NINE: Morin Khuur Heritage

Now, before getting started, find below two charts that will help you putting marks on the neck of your morin khuur as well as a notes chart that will help you while using a tuning app.

Notes Location Measurements

Enharmonic Equivalent Notes

Also note that the position of the lower bridge is usually around 10 to 11cm from the top of the box, and around 1cm above the position of the sound post.
For wooden instrument, it is usually around the middle of the F-hole shape.

MORIN KHUUR LEARNING GUIDE

Note that the STEP ONE was designed for people who are waiting for their instrument to be shipped. A way to get in touch with the instruments before having it in one’s hands. Once you received your instruments (and hopefully after following the STEP ONE) you can start with the STEP TWO and so on. Also, it is recommended to follow the lessons in order, but they are open, and you can jump to one or the other accordingly to your needs.

STEP ONE: Fundamentals of the Morin Khuur

25 lessons – xx mn

STEP TWO: Holding the Bow

5 lessons – xx mn

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2.1 Presentation
2.2 The Different Holdings on the Different Types of Bow
2.3 Detailed Explanation of the Bow Practice
2.4 Bow Practice (Various Steps)
2.5 Troubleshooting of the Most Common Mistakes
2.6 Conclusion

STEP THREE: First Notes + Bii Scale

10 lessons – xx mn

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3.1 Presentation
3.2 Detailed Explanation on How To Play Notes
3.3 Presentation of the Linear Practice
3.4 Linear Practice – Lower String
3.5 Linear Practice – Higher String
3.6 Back and Forth Practice – Lower String
3.7 Back and Forth Practice – Higher String
3.8 Presentation of the Bii Scale Practice
3.9 Bii Scale Practice
3.10 Conclusion

STEP FOUR: Accents on the Bow

6 lessons – xx mn

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4.1 Presentation
4.2 “Jumpy” Accent Explanation
4.3 “Jumpy” Accent Exercises
4.4 “Wavy” Accent Explanation
4.5 “Wavy” Accent Exercises
4.6 Conclusion

STEP FIVE: Vibrato

4 lessons – xx mn

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5.1 Presentation
5.2 Detailed Explanation of the Vibrato
5.3 Vibrato Practice (Slow and Normal Pace)
5.4 Troubleshooting Vibrato and Advice
5.5 Conclusion

STEP SIX: Harmonics + Thumb Playing + Fourth Octave

6 lessons – xx mn

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6.1 Presentation
6.2 Playing and Holding Natural Harmonics
6.3 Playing Artificial Harmonics (fourth octave)
6.4 Playing with the Thumb and Introduction to Tsokhilgo
6.5 Playing the Zee (double string harmonics)
6.6 Conclusion

STEP SEVEN: Glissando and Its Variations

6 lessons – xx mn

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7.1 Presentation
7.2 Playing the Glissando
7.3 Playing the Gulsuulakh
7.4 Playing the Shuvtrakh
7.5 Playing the Shigshikh
7.6 Conclusion

STEP EIGHT: Tsokhilgo and Its Variations

6 lessons – xx mn

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8.1 Presentation
8.2 Playing the Dan Tsokhilgo
8.3 Playing the Sul Tsokhilgo and Davkhar Tsokhilgo
8.4 Playing the Kholboo Tsokhilgo
8.5 Playing the Tsavchikh
8.6 Playing the Nyatslakh
8.7 Playing the Tsokhilgo Shigshikh
8.8 Conclusion

STEP NINE

Learn the Morin Khuur cultural heritage

Now that you went through all the theory knowledge,
you are ready to become an intangible cultural heritage bearer and learn the tunes of the Morin Khuur.

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Learn with Bujee’s Lessons

UUGUUL is proud to share the work and lessons of Bouzhigmaa SANTARO aka Bujee, a researcher of Mongol Folk music with whom we have collaborated for more than a decade with a common goal.

Destined to all musicians who enjoy Mongol folk songs and wish to learn how to play them, her lessons are composed of music notations, lyrics as well as translations and explanations of their historical and cutural contexts. Note that as these are folk songs and issued from the oral tradition, the lyrics may vary from version to version and the title spelled a little differently.

We are very pleased to share these jewels with you! Each links redirect to her Youtube lessons.
Enjoy and happy learning!