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Dizi Traditional Chinese Bamboo Flute
Chinese Dunhuang brand black painted bamboo flute, 6 playing holes, additional tuning holes, with buzzing membrane paper (Di mo). Membrane applies with e jiao (donkey hide glue), found in Chinese medicine and online.$10.50
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Authentic Chinese Barrel Drum
Large, red drum, shaped like a large barrel. Double headed, with natural animal hide heads and double row of tacks, playing surface 16” diameter, drum body approximately 18" diameter. Approximately 17" drum height, 32-1/2” overall...$420.00
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Xiao Ruan / Hsiao Ruan (second, originally chi077)
Please note: seconds are sold "as is". If you are unsure about the condition of an instrument, please give us a call at (707) 964-5569 and inquire. We will be more than happy to provide...$295.00
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Deluxe Student Pipa (second, originally chi092)
Please note: seconds are sold "as is". If you are unsure about the condition of an instrument, please give us a call at (707) 964-5569 and inquire. We will be more than happy to provide...$295.00
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Hu Lu Si (second)
Please note: seconds are sold "as is". If you are unsure about the condition of an instrument, please give us a call at (707) 964-5569 and inquire. We will be more than happy to provide...$100.00
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Professional Bon Di bamboo flute
Tunable, bound bamboo flute, with membrane hole, size varies, typically 17" to 26" in length, bright sound. Key of C/F.$125.00
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Professional Bon Di bamboo flute
Tunable, bound bamboo flute, with membrane hole, size varies, typically 17" to 26" in length, bright sound. Key of A/D.$125.00
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Quality Bamboo Flute
Completely bound with lacquered thread, bone end caps, 6-holes transverse flute, or tunable with a copper tuning slide,15-1/2" long. Key of F. To work the tuning slide twist apart at the copper fitting once apart...$70.00
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Hu Yin Descending Chinese Opera Gong
The Hu Yin gong is the authentic descending gong of Chinese opera! 14” diameter 3/4” depth made of Brass, Very well made design, incorporating multidirectional latheing and hand hammering throughout the striking surface. This attention...$124.95
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Authentic Chinese Kettle Drum
Large, red drum, shaped like a big bell or kettle. Double headed, with natural animal hide heads and double row of tacks, top surface 21" diameter, bottom head 10-1/2" diameter, approximately 22" drum height, 34"...$460.00
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Hu Lu Si, synthetic body
Gourd and body made of a redwood-grain synthetic resin; plays very well, comes with case.$60.00
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Redwood Erhu with case
Pronounced almost like English words "are who?", Cantonese Yi-wu (yee-woo). Tuning: DA. Bow goes between the two strings, both sides of the bow must be rosined to get a sound, the sound box is covered...$137.00
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Better Student Erhu with case
Pronounced almost like English words "are who?" Cantonese Yi-wu (yee-woo). Tuning: DA, Bow goes between the two strings, both sides of the bow must be rosined to get a sound, the sound box is covered...$105.00
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Xiao, Lowest Note D
Pronounced "shao or shyao" also called Dung xiao Chinese ancestor of shakuhachi made of bamboo, 31", good for playing lyrical melodies, 1" width, end blown. A typical xiao has six fingerholes that are used to...$19.00
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Student Dizi
Pronounced "dee-dzuh". Purple bamboo flute, with membrane hole. Key varies according to stock, bright sound. If you don't want the buzzing kazoo-type sound, cover the membrane hole with tape. Membrane applies with e jiao (donkey...$8.95
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Dizi, Black and Gold, low note C
Chinese Dunhuang brand black painted bamboo flute, 6 playing holes, additional tuning holes, with buzzing membrane paper (Di mo). Lowest note C, 3rd hole F membrane applies with e jiao (donkey hide glue), found in...$10.50
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Medium Bell and Dorje
The bell and dorje are the principal ritual objects of Tantric Buddhism. Traditionally, they are used together, the bell in the left hand, the Dorje in the right. Representing the passive and active qualities which...$45.95
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Green Jade Flute (second)
Please note: seconds are sold “as is”. If you are unsure about the condition of an instrument, please give us a call at (707) 964-5569 and inquire. We will be more than happy to provide...$295.00
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Chinese Gongs
Gongs are round percussion instruments made of brass. Their diameter varies from 3 to 4 inches to 3 to 4 feet. Big gongs are played with a hammer which is wrapped in cloth, whereas small...$30.00
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Qu Di Dizi , Low Note G
Well made Chinese Dizi, bamboo with decorative red wrap and bone end caps. Includes "velveteen" protective case. Large size, approximately 25" length. Lowest note G, or Chinese key of C.$49.00
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Ban Di Dizi , Low Note D
Well made Chinese Dizi, bamboo with decorative red wrap and bone end caps. Includes "velveteen" protective case. Small size, approximately 19" overall length. Lowest note D, or Chinese key of G.$49.00
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Bon Di Dizi, professional model, key of CG
The dizi is a bamboo flute. It has been suggested that the instrument originated in Asia Minor or Central Asia, over 2000 years ago. It is a unique solo instrument and is also used extensively...$125.00
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Zheng, 21 strings with Stand
The Zheng or Chinese Koto is a famous traditional Chinese plucked instrument which developed from a small instrument made of bamboo originally used by ancient herdsmen. It proved to be very popular even in ancient...$595.00
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The Lion's Roar: Chinese Luogu Percussion Ensembles
by Han Kuo-Huang, Ph.D. and Patricia Shehan Campbell, PhD. 11 ensembles including Lion Dances, Dragon Dance, New Year Celebrations, processionals and recessionals. 4 pieces include melody instruments and percussion and 2 include Chinese words as...$22.95
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Suona Medium
Crafted of indigenous woods with a metal bell at one end and a double reed on the other. Approximately fifteen inches in length, with a one and one half octave sounding range. Pitch can vary...$45.00
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Da Ruan
Da Ruan, large Chinese 4 string lute, shows some shop wear, finish has a bit of checking and a couple of small dings, sounds good and is loud! App. 45 inches long, app. 20 inches...$350.00
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Tiger Sound Gong / Hu Yin Gong
Measures 14 inches. The Hu Yin gong has a descending pitch when struck. In Chinese opera, gongs of various sizes are used to coordinate the action as well as the position and personality of each...$85.90
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Opera Gong
Gongs are round percussion instruments made of brass. Although diameters can vary, ours are normally approximately twelve inches in diameter. Big gongs are played with a hammer which is wrapped in cloth, whereas small gongs...$40.00
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Hu Lu Si, wooden body
An amazing reeded pipe instrument from China, HuLuSi brings distinct sound to your music. One seven-holed pipe acts performs melody, while the others sound in supporting drone tones. Body made from wood not gourd.$60.00
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Dimo Membrane Paper
Membrane paper for Dizi, bamboo flutes; applies with Ejiao (ass's glue, available at Chinese herb stores) or garlic juice. Brands may vary as may packaging. This is what gives the dizi the haunting buzzing tonal...$3.95
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Chinese Guan Zi, in D major
The Guan Zi is a unique Chinese open reed instrument, ours keyed to D major. Crafted of heavy, strong rosewood, with stainless steel decorative end caps on both sides the instrument. Six finger holes and...$264.95
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Bawu or Ba-Hu, key of F, low note C
Traditional Chinese reedpipe; lowest note C, note with 3 holes open F, 27" long; combines the tube and fingerholes of the flute with the free reed of the sheng for a unique tone color. Made...$50.00
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Hu Lu Si
An amazing reeded pipe instrument from China, HuLuSi brings distinct sound to your music. One seven-holed pipe acts performs melody, while the others sound in supporting drone tones. Crafted of bamboo and gourd, its sound...$145.00
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Temple Block Set (seven)
Includes seven temple blocks and playing striker. Largest is 3-1/4".$22.00
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Dizi, Black and Gold, low note D
Chinese Dunhuang brand black painted bamboo flute, 6 playing holes, additional tuning holes, with buzzing membrane paper ( Di mo ). Lowest note D, 3rd hole G.$10.50
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Gu Zheng
Pronounced “goo jung”. 26 nylon strings. About 5’ 7” in length. Pentatonic scale starting with the highest note E D A G E.$1,250.00
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Silk and Bamboo Music in Shanghai : The Jiangnan Sizhu Instrumental Ensemble Tradition
Examination of Jiangnan sizhu string and wind music of Shanghai focuses on performance practice, aesthetics, and the relationship between amateur and professional musical communities and ideologies.$43.00
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Chinese Flute Solos
15 pieces from performance on the traditional dizi, transcribed for the western flute.$13.95
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La-Li-Luo Dance Songs of the Chuxiong Yi
Dance-song tradition of the Yi culture of central Yunnan province, China. La-li-luo or dage dances are extremely aerobic, social dances. Explores setting, cultural background, performance, traditional instruments, and musical structure. 20 musical transcriptions of both...$20.95
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Large Bell and Dorje
The bell and dorje are the principal ritual objects of Tantric Buddhism. Traditionally, they are used together, the bell in the left hand, the dorje in the right. Representing the passive and active qualities which...$97.95
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Tik Tak Drum with flowers
Chinese whirling drum, approximately 8 inches long, red, 2-1/2 inch skin head, on wooden handle. When spun in your hand the two clappers on strings whirl and hit the drum head.$6.00