Gong

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Instrument Name

Types, Etymology and Alternative Spellings

Chau Gong
Wind Gong
Chinese Opera Gong - Peking Opera Gong
Thai Gong - Button Gong, Nipple Gong



Construction

History

Sticks, Mallets, Beaters

Technique

Watergong - to play a gong while dipping in water to bend the pitch or change the sound. Can be done with a roll or a single strike on the gong. This can be accomplished with any type of gongs, including Chau and Wind Gongs as well as pitched instruments.

Grips

Stroke Style/Type

Manufacturers

Retailers

See Also

References