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Latest revision as of 05:07, 5 February 2025
Etymology and Alternative Spellings
Construction
Brass in round sharp
Sizes are from 6" to 28"
Types
Bao Gongs - thick gongs with a protruding nipple - very focused tone, not much crash or wash
Chau Gongs - traditional Chinese Gong - combination of fundamental tone and crash/wash
Opera Gongs - smaller, high pitched gongs for Chinese Opera - ascends or descends in pitch when struck
Tiger Gongs - smaller gongs with lots of crash
Wind Gongs - thinner gongs with a huge wash of sound
History
Chinese gongs is a traditional chinese instrument.
Sticks, Mallets, Beaters
Technique
It is played by round head gong hammer
Manufacturers
Retailers
The Gong Shop
Harmony Music Co.