4": $39.95
5": $49.95
6": $59.95
6 1/2: $64.95
7 1/2: $ 74.95


Dagu Drums

The largest drum originated in ancient times from the Han people in China. Head is made of stretched Ox skin.

Large Drum 27": $395.95
Small Drum 8": $109.95
includes stand and mallet







Er Hu

"Two stringed Chinese violin" The huqin family includes similar instruments called banhu, zhonghu, gaohu, sihu and jinghu. Originated during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Very popular with horsehair bow. Snakeskin head use is environmentally controversial.

Standard: $149.95
Intermediate: $229.95
Advanced: $ 295.95






Hulusi

The Hulusi is a free reed wind instrument from China. It was originally used primarily in the Yunan province by the Dai and other non-Han ethnic groups, but is now played throughout China. Hulusi has a very pure, clarinet-like sound.

Key of G: $179.95










Jing Hu

Highest pitch, 2 string Chinese violin. The huqin family includes similar instruments caleld Erhu, Zhonghu, Gaohu, Sihu and Banhu. Used primarily in Bejing area, performs melodies and coordinates with vocal parts.

Octave: $195.95










Lu Qing

A fretted lute with four strings is a close relative of the European lute, Middle Eastern lute and the Japanese Biwa. Came to China from Central Asia by way of the "Silk Road" in the 5th Century. Popularized during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Played with a pick.

$395.95








Muyu Blocks

A hollow carved block of wood originally used to accompany Buddhist chants. First written account during Ming Dynasty (1398-1644).

8-piece set: $295.95
5-piece set: $195.95
Medium Block: $14.95
Small Block: $9.95
Pipa

A fretted lute with dour strings is a close relative of the European lute, Middle Eastern lute and the Japanese Biwa. Came to China from Central Asia by way of the "Silk Road" in the 5th Century. Popularized during the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD). Played with a pick.

Advanced: $895.95 w/case
Intermediate: $695.95 w/case
Standard: $495.95 no case








Qin Qin

3 stringed plucked Chinese lute/banjo with a wood resonator head. Traditionally played in Southern China. Some are shaped like guitars with resonator.

$329.95








Ruan

Ruan (Yuan) is a moon-shaped short necked lute dating back to (140-97BC). The name is a shortened form of Ruan Xian, a musician and one of the "Seven Sages of Bamboo Grove" of the 3rd Century. The Ruan is now constructed as a family of soprano, alto, tenor and bass, a development intended to increase its range and effectiveness in the modern Chinese orchestra.

Bass: $595.95
Tenor: $495.95






San Xuan

3 string snake skin banjo. Popular in traditional Chinese opera.

$450.95









Sheng

Bamboo pipe (mouth) organ. Each pipe has a brass reed similar to the Western harmonica. Invented in China about 3,000 years ago. First appeared in 551 BC during the Zhou Dynasty.

$295.95









Suona (Laba)

Chinese Oboe/Trumpet. First appeared in the Wei and Jin period (200-420). Popularized in the Zhengde period (1506-1520) of the Ming Dynasty.

$99.95 (Special Order)









Tong Luo

Gongs come in many sizes and pitches. They are said to have originated in the land between Tibet and Berma. Mentioned in the writings of Emperor Hsuan Wu (500-516AD).

10": $99.95 (Special Order)
12": $119.95 (Special Order)
14": $159.95
16": $199.95
17": $224.95 (Black)
18": $249.95 (Special Order)
19": $279.95 (Black)
21": $339.95 (Black)
23": $399.95 (Black)
Mallet: $10.95



Xiao

Vertical flute popularized in the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). Produces a soft and delicate tone. Notched at top of flute.

$59.95






Yang Qin

Yan Qin, the hammered dulcimer is found in many countries worldwide; Europe, the Americas, Asian and the Middle East. Its appearance in China occured sometime during the Ming Dynasty (1398-1644).

Large: $995.95
Small: $595.95
Mallet: $10.95 Stand: $89.95


Zheng (Guzheng, Zither, Koto)

Chinese forefunner of the Japanese koto and the Korean kayagum. Originated 2,300 years ago. One of the oldest plucked string instruments in China.

Advanced 21-string: $1295.95 (Case + $49.95)
23-string: $1095.95 (Case + $49.95)
21-string: $995.95 (Case + $49.95)
21-string Med-grade: $795.95
16&18 string: $495.95 (Includes bag)


Zhudi

Horizontal Flute. Invented in the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD) and named "Seven Star Tube." Popularized in the Tuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD). Played with a rice paper diaphragm.

Standard: $59.95
Standard w/ Velvet Bag: $69.95
Standard Short: $29.95
Hi-Grade: $89.95
Membrane: $5.95