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Dulcimers
This page gives you some historical background on the Chinese dulcimer called yangchin. This is what a yangchin looks like. HistoryThe yangchin is a type of dulcimer and originated in Persia. By the 14th century, the yangchin was found in Eastern European countries, and it was also introduced in China during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644 AC). ConstructionThe yangchin is the Chinese variation of the hammer dulcimer. It is a resonant fan-shaped, wooden box. On the box, there are steel strings and twined strings drawn tightly into tune.
To play the yangchin, the musician sits before it and uses two bamboo hammers to produce the sound. The SoundThe yangchin is categorized as a plucking, or percussion, instrument - just like a piano or harpsichord. The yangchin timbre has the following characteristics:
The range of the yangchin extends from the first F below middle C to the fourth A above middle C. In Chinese music, the yangchin appears in solo, duet, union, ensemble and accompaniment roles. If you'd like to hear a yangchin in action, visit my Music page. Rent or Buy a Yangchin!I rent and sell yangchin instruments. My instruments are all top-quality instruments. made in China by craftsmen committed to producing the highest-quality instruments. I think you will find the rental charges on a yangchin to be quite affordable. If you would like to get in touch with me to discuss renting or buying an instrument, send me an Email or visit the Contact page. Want to Read More About Yangchins?Try these special links: For more information on Chinese musical instruments, click here. For some cute dulcimer limericks, click here.
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