Chinese Music Tutorial 4: The gong show

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-12-31 16:44

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The gong, also called a "ringer", is a traditional Chinese metal instrument that produces loud and long sounds. Having no fixed pitch, there are many shapes and types of gongs that deliver varying sound quality. Let's learn more about this musical instrument with percussionist Tong Shengyuan!

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