This instrument had an influence on the Thai classical instrument, known as Khim (ขิม). The instruments are also sometimes known by the names " santoor" and " cymbalom". Hammered dulcimers of various types are now very popular not only in China, but also Eastern Europe, the Middle East, India, Iran, and Pakistan. "foreign zither"), but over time the first character changed to 揚 (also pronounced "yáng"), which means "acclaimed". It used to be written with the characters 洋 琴 (lit. The trapezoidal yangqin ( simplified Chinese: 扬琴 traditional Chinese: 揚琴 pinyin: yángqín Jyutping: joeng4 kam4) is a Chinese hammered dulcimer, likely derived from the Iranian santur or the European dulcimer. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) JSTOR ( November 2006) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Complimented by a comprehensive collection of warm and rich loops all recorded in the key of G.This article needs additional citations for verification. The Xiao one shots have been split into short and long versions for you convenience. Xiao 箫 Another Chinese flute, often made from bamboo. The Hulusi one shots are split into short and long versions for easy handling. The Hulusi loops are full of silky smooth timbres, perfect to give a unique texture to your pack. Hulusi 葫蘆絲 A wind instrument built from three bamboo pipes and a gourd chest. The Dizi loops make use of the advanced techniques such as trills, circular breathing (to achieve continuous sound), fast-tonguing, popped notes and slides. Dizi 笛子 A traditional bamboo flute used in Chinese folk, Opera and modern Orchestral pieces. The Yangqin one shots consist of individual notes and rolls. The Yangqin loops in this pack are full of beautiful harmonies, and contain a mixture of complex and simple rhythms. Played with bamboo hammers covered in rubber, the Yangqin is often used to add harmony in orchestras playing chords and arpeggios. Yangqin 扬琴 A hammered dulcimer originally from Iran, with 144 strings in total. In this pack you will find a combination of delicate and mellow Pipa loops, contrasting with peppy uptempo melodies and solid one shots. In modern times it has been used by such rock bands as Incubus and guitarist Steve Vai. This instrument is extremely popular and has been played for almost two thousand years. Pipa 琵琶 A Chinese string instruments with four strings. Lookout for some fantastic harmonics and delicate melodies from 'the father of Chinese music'. Traditionally used by scholars as an instrument of refinement. Guqin 古琴 A seven string instrument from the Zither family. The fluid nature of this instrument makes it sound almost sung in some of the of the 35 loops in this pack. This instrument is commonly used for both solo and orchestral performances in traditional classical Chinese music. Erhu 二胡 An expressive instrument which translates to 'two stringed vertical bowed lute'. See below for a more in-depth view of each instrument. This pack is like no other in the Noiiz collection and when it comes to genres, the sky is the limit! Experiment with peppy melodies from the Pipa, rapid melodies from the Dizi or maybe something with more refined such as the Yangqin. With loops from all seven instruments and one shots from the Pipa, Yangqin, Hulusi and Xiao. This pack is built from four traditional Chinese string instruments, and three woodwind (or more appropriately 'Bamboo') instruments. In collaboration with East London recording studio Lightship95, we bring you the first in a long line of Noiiz Original productions. FANTASTiC | | 579 MB Sounds of China is an in-depth exploration into some of the most iconic, traditional Chinese woodwind and stringed instruments.
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