The Chinese drum, once thought to be an instrument that could speak to the gods, has been around for thousands of years in various forms. Two kinds are seen on the modern concert stage. 23 Sep, 2024 ...

Of the metal instruments used in a traditional Chinese music orchestra, chime bells and gongs are the most common. We examine their history.

A guqin master provides hands-on instruction to a student on the playing techniques of this ancient Chinese instrument. Photo ...

The Chinese clay flute, from its origins as a hunting tool to its modern use in orchestras and film soundtracks, has a long and rich history Clay, a versatile material that turns into all kinds of ...

2000-10-30 04:00:00 PDT OAKLAND-- Fourth-grader Kin Hang Lam strummed his Chinese moon guitar, trying to make "The Dance of the Yao Tribe" sound just right. Kin, a student at Lincoln Elementary in ...

Chinese localization is also significantly enhanced across the entire app, with all sounds, loops and instruments now translated to Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese. Pricing & Availability ...

Many people would agree the piano is the "king of musical instruments." However, they might not have noticed yangqin, the traditional, Chinese folk-musical instrument, whose crystal-clear sounds might ...

Mimi McNamara, 12, a student at Holy Family School, plays the ruan-or four-string guitar-for the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra. (photo Jacqueline Ramseyer/SVCN/April 8, 2008) ...

Indeed, a musical instrument institution where Fang Xueqin teaches guzheng, also known as the Chinese zither, has seen a steady increase in the number of students even as piano students tail off.

Of the metal instruments used in a traditional Chinese music orchestra, chime bells and gongs are the most common. We examine ...