Chinese traditional musical instruments have been in history for a long time. Within this kind of music, you could feel the lives of mountain, running water, snow in the winter and the bamboo in the forest. Many people are touched by Chinese traditional music in this quiet way.
Here, nine Chinese traditional musical instruments will be introduced.
First: Xun.
Xun is one of the most ancient wind instruments in the world with approximately seven thousand years history. It has an important significance world primitive art. Xun is also a closed mouth wind instrument. The sound of xun is plain but touchable. Following is a photo of xun.
Second Guqin
Guqin is from Han ethnicity and has a history of more than 3000 years history. Guqin is a seven-string instrument. The sound range is wide, deep and can last for a long time. Following is a picture of Guqin.
Third Chime
Chime also originated from Han ethnicity since West Zhou dynasty. Chime is a large percussion instrument.
Fourth Flute
Flute is one of the most representative wind instruments of China. Flute is usually made by bamboo. Little difference between the North and South part in terms of materials. Following is a picture of flute.
Fifth Lute
Lute is a plucked instrument originated in East Asia. It was mentioned in lots of Chinese ancient poems and has a deep influence in the Chinese music history. Following is a picture of flute.
Sixth Erhu
Erhu originated from Tang dynasty and has more than 1000 years history. Erhu is one of the main string instruments. The sound of Erhu is sad but beautiful, lots of artists use erhu to express the sad emotion. Following is a picture of erhu.
Seventh Guzheng
Guzheng is also a plucked stringed instrument. Guzheng also played by many Chinese today and stands a representative role in Chinese ancient music. Following is a picture of Guzheng.
Eighth Panpipe
Panpipe is orchestral instrument. It has different length of its pipes to create different pitches. Panpipe is also a very important musical instrument in China history. Following is a picture of Panpipe.
Ninth Konghou
konghou is an ancient plucked stringed instrument. It gradually disappeared after 14th century but it was used in palace music at ancient time. Following is a picture of Konghou.
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