Explore Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments
Discover the beauty and history of traditional Chinese musical instruments such as the Zeng-hou-yi bells, Sheng, Guqin, Guzheng, Xiao Flute, Pipa, and Erhu. Learn about their unique characteristics, cultural significance, and listen to their enchanting melodies through informative videos. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Chinese music with these exquisite instruments.
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- Traditional instruments
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- Chinese musical heritage
- Ancient Chinese music
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https://youtu.be/n-AXFstmSBU Zeng-hou-yi Bells, were unearthed in 1978 in Zeng-hou-yi tomb in Hubei Provience. The bells were made in 433 B.C.. The bianzhong are constituted by altogether 64 bells, which are hung at three levels and are divided into eight groups. (19-33-12) The biggest bell is of 153.4cm high and 203.6kg weight. The smallest bell is of 20.4 cm high and 2.4kg weight. Each bell can play two tones with three degrees interval.
Sheng An instrument with gourd wind chambers, varying numbers of pipes. https://youtu.be/qM9hH3s uOpo
Ancient Zither Guqin is a plucked seven- string Chinese musical instrument. It has traditionally been favored buy scholars and literati. Four arts the four arts of Chinese scholar: Qin (guqin), Qi (Weiqi Go game , Shu (Chinese calligraphy) and hua (Chinese painting) https://youtu.be/B8F0G4QEQY g
Guzheng It has 16 or more strings and movable bridges. The modern Guzheng usually has 21 strings with a length of 64 inches. Performers playing the Guzheng often wear finger picks on right hand or both hands. Guzheng should not be confused with Guqin (Guqin w/o moveable bridges). https://youtu.be/Qmbxge3rxgs https://youtu.be/HPgHRO1Po4c
xiao Flute di Flute Is widely used in many genres of Chinese folk music , as well as Chinese opera, and the modern Chinese orchestra. Almost made of bamboo, the best being purple bamboo Either be made plain, or have a horn inlay at the end. https://youtu.be/PvfNHT1lJF U https://youtu.be/HG1PEg V6Exs
Pipa Chines Lute Fou-stringed Chinese musical instrument. It has a pear shaped wooden body with a varying number of frets ranging from 12 to 26. One of the most popular instrument for almost 2000 years. https://youtu.be/o8WrU9tH8N8
Two-stringed bowed musical instrument https://youtu.be/EOxtnBabMLg Erhu can be traced back to proto-Mongolic instruments introduced to China more than a thousand years ago. It is believed to have evolved from the Xiqin ( ). The xiqin is believed to have originated from the Xi people of Central Asia, and have come to China in the 10th century.
yangqin Chines hammered dulcimer Originally from Persia. The yang in the earlier version was written with the character , meaning foreign. Modern Yangqin usually have 144 strings, with each pitch running in courses, with up to 5 strings per course. The hammers are made of flexible bamboo and one end is half covered by rubber. Rubber side for a softer sound, and with the bamboo side for a crisper, more percussive sound. https://youtu.be/A5i4O6DQ mXI
Wenqin The #Wenqin (# ) is a combination of traditional Chinese folk instruments, invented by Wen Zhengqiu ( ) in 2002. The name means "Wen's zither". The elements of guqin ( ), guzheng ( ), erhu ( ), sanxian ( ), konghou ( ) and more are combined in one instrument! The wenqin comes with 4 different sizes. https://youtu.be/tkRIZtsf2Ug
