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 | tuned in A-d-e-a | The word Pi-Pa derived from the sound produced by the instrument. Among the people during Qin Dynasty (221-207 B.C.), an instrument called "Xian Tao" (drum with a handle) was very popular, later during Northern and Southern Dynasties (420-589), this instrument was combined with "pipa" from "Xi Yu" which had crooked neck. Today’s pipa has 6 xiangs and 24 pings. Pipa has a magnificent tone colour, it is very expressive. | |
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Professional Version $1000 USD + Shipping |
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 | tuned in g-d1-g1-d2 | Liu qin, wood lute with leaf shape, is a very popular solo instrument. In Chinese orchestras, it is the treble voice in plucked string section. Played with a pick, the sound of the instrument is crisp and hearty. Traditionally, we can hear Liu qin in Liu qin opera, Sizhow opera, etc. | |
 | tuned in A-d-a-d1 or G-d-a-e1 | Ruan came into use in the Han Dynasty (A.D. 140-87 B.C.), was called "Yuan Xian". Zhongruan and daruan are mostly used as bass instruments in plucked string section in modern Chinese orchestra. The timber of ruans are very soft and gentle. | $600 USD + Shipping |
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daruan | tuned in D-A-d-a or C-G-d-a | Daruan is a lager sized zhongruan tuned a fifth below. | $1000 USD + Shipping |
|  | | guzheng is recognized as Chinese harp or sitar | $1200 USD + Shipping |
