Chinese Instruments

Bianzhong (65 Tuned Bronze Bells)

Marquis Yi of Zheng, 433 B. C.

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Guqin (or Qin)

– 7-string zither without bridges
– Ancient indigenous instrument of the literati. Confucius’ instrument

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Guqin (or Qin) playing position

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Guzheng (or Zheng)

– 21-string board zither

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Guzheng (or Zheng) playing position

– Note use of left hand for subtle ornaments

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12-Girl Band

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Sheng

– “mouth organ” with bamboo pipes set in metal wind chamber
– Free-reed technology from this instrument imported to Europe for accordion, harmonica, harmonium

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Dizi

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Erhu

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Pipa

– Four-string fretted lute
– Of Persian origin

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Sanxian

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Yangqin

– Chinese hammered dulcimer

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Suona

– Called “Zurna” in Persia; Shenai in India; Shawm in Scotland
– Weddings and funerals; loud, outdoor instrument

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Peking Opera (Jingju)

– “Female impersonator” role

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Ruan

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Yueqin

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