Gong - Modern orchestral gongs

Primitive drums are known as Tam Tams or slit drums. The people of Vanuatu in particular, cut a large log with 'totem' type carvings on the outer surface and hollow out the centre leaving only a slit down the front. This hollowed out log gives the deep resonance of drums when hit on the outside with sticks. A gong is any one of a wide variety of metal percussion instruments. The term is Malayu-Javanese in origin but widespread throughout Asia. The instrument itself appears to have origins in the bronze drums of China, cymbals of central Asia, and perhap ...

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• Gong - Types of gong
• Gong - Traditional suspended gongs
• Gong - Chau gongs
• Gong - Nipple gongs
• Gong - Opera gongs
• Gong - Pasi gongs
• Gong - Tiger gong
• Gong - Shueng Kwong
• Gong - Wind gong
• Gong - Modern orchestral gongs
• Gong - Planet gongs
• Gong - Sound Creation gongs
• Gong - Gong - general
• Gong - Gongs - general

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As well as the tam-tam, there are a number of new gong types that were created during the 20th century specifically for orchestral use. Gong - Planet gongs. A series of 14 tuned gongs by Paiste, ranging in size from 24" to 38". Gong - Sound Creation gongs. A series of 13 theme gongs by Paiste, ranging in size from 11" to 60". ...

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Gong - Chau gongs. By far the most familiar to most Westerners is the chau gong or bullseye gong. Large chau gongs, called tam-tams (not to be confused with tom-tom drums), have become part of the symphony orchestra. Sometimes a chau gong is referred to as a Chinese gong, but in fact it is only one of many types of suspended gongs that are associated with China. The chau gong is made of copper-based alloy, bronze or brass. It is almost flat except for the rim, which is turned up ...

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Gong, Gong - Types of gong, Gong - Traditional suspended gongs, Gong - Chau gongs, Gong - Nipple gongs, Gong - Opera gongs, Gong - Pasi gongs, Gong - Tiger gong, Gong - Shueng Kwong, Gong - Wind gong, Gong - Modern orchestral gongs, Gong - Planet gongs, Gong - Sound Creation gongs, Gong - Gong - general, Gong - Gongs - general

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Suspended gongs are played with beaters. In general, the larger the gong, the larger and softer the beater. Large gongs may be 'primed' by lightly hitting them before the main stroke, greatly enhancing the sound. Keeping this priming stroke inaudible calls for a great deal of skill. The smallest suspended gongs are played with bamboo sticks, or even western-style drumsticks. Bowl gongs may be played in many different ways, not all of them strictly percussion. The rim may be rubbed with the finger, for example, or the gong may be struck with a beater. Bowl gongs are used in t ...

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Gong, Gong - Types of gong, Gong - Traditional suspended gongs, Gong - Chau gongs, Gong - Nipple gongs, Gong - Opera gongs, Gong - Pasi gongs, Gong - Tiger gong, Gong - Shueng Kwong, Gong - Wind gong, Gong - Modern orchestral gongs, Gong - Planet gongs, Gong - Sound Creation gongs, Gong - Gong - general, Gong - Gongs - general

Read more here: » Gong: Encyclopedia II - Gong - Types of gong