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==== Bao Gongs ==== | ==== Bao Gongs ==== | ||
'''Wuhan's Description:''' A clear and distinctive tone is the Bao Gong’s sonic signature. Though it is the Bao Gongs visual signature with a raised bump in the middle, known as a bell or nipple, that is it’s most distinctive characteristic.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | '''Wuhan's Description:''' A clear and distinctive tone is the Bao Gong’s sonic signature. Though it is the Bao Gongs visual signature with a raised bump in the middle, known as a bell or nipple, that is it’s most distinctive characteristic.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | ||
| − | *''' | + | *'''Bao Gong - [[Wuhan 7" Bao Gong|7"]] [[Wuhan 8" Bao Gong|8"]] [[Wuhan 10" Bao Gong|10"]] [[Wuhan 12" Bao Gong|12"]] [[Wuhan 14" Bao Gong|14"]] [[Wuhan 16" Bao Gong|16"]] [[Wuhan 18" Bao Gong|18"]] [[Wuhan 20" Bao Gong|20"]] [[Wuhan 22" Bao Gong|22"]] |
==== Chau Gongs ==== | ==== Chau Gongs ==== | ||
'''Wuhan's Description:''' Wuhan Chau Gongs are the first choice of the world's leading symphonies. The one-piece cast hand hammered construction is crafted in century-old tradition. You can find the Wuhan Chau gongs in every musical setting and it is commonly used in meditation and yoga. These gongs ship with the properly sized beater.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | '''Wuhan's Description:''' Wuhan Chau Gongs are the first choice of the world's leading symphonies. The one-piece cast hand hammered construction is crafted in century-old tradition. You can find the Wuhan Chau gongs in every musical setting and it is commonly used in meditation and yoga. These gongs ship with the properly sized beater.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | ||
| − | *''' | + | *'''Chau Gong - [[Wuhan 7" Chau Gong|7"]] [[Wuhan 10" Chau Gong|10"]] [[Wuhan 12" Chau Gong|12"]] [[Wuhan 14" Chau Gong|14"]] [[Wuhan 15" Chau Gong|15"]] [[Wuhan 16" Chau Gong|16"]] [[Wuhan 18" Chau Gong|18"]] [[Wuhan 20" Chau Gong|20"]] [[Wuhan 22" Chau Gong|22"]] [[Wuhan 24" Chau Gong|24"]] [[Wuhan 26" Chau Gong|26"]] [[Wuhan 28" Chau Gong|28"]] [[Wuhan 30" Chau Gong|30"]] [[Wuhan 32" Chau Gong|32"]] [[Wuhan 34" Chau Gong|34"]] [[Wuhan 36" Chau Gong|36"]] [[Wuhan 39" Chau Gong|39"]]<br> |
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| + | ==== Opera Gongs ==== | ||
| + | '''Wuhan's Description:''' Used in the Peking Opera and are also called Bending Gongs or Bender Gongs because the pitch or tone of the gong either bends up or bends down when struck, creating an audible glissando affect either ascending or descending.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | ||
| + | *'''Opera Gong - [[Wuhan 8" Opera Gong|8"]] [[Wuhan 9" Opera Gong|12"]] [[Wuhan 11" Opera Gong|11"]] [[Wuhan 12" Opera Gong|12"]]<br> | ||
==== Pasi Gongs ==== | ==== Pasi Gongs ==== | ||
'''Wuhan's Description:''' It is used traditionally to announce the start of a performance, play or magic.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | '''Wuhan's Description:''' It is used traditionally to announce the start of a performance, play or magic.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | ||
| − | *'''[[Wuhan Pasi Gong|Pasi Gong]] | + | *'''Pasi Gong - [[Wuhan 10" Pasi Gong|10"]] [[Wuhan 12" Pasi Gong|12"]] [[Wuhan 15" Pasi Gong|15"]] <br> |
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| + | ==== Tiger Gongs ==== | ||
| + | '''Wuhan's Description:''' A tiger gong is a slightly descending or less commonly ascending gong. Typically larger than an opera gong and with a less pronounced pitch shift.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | ||
| + | *'''Tiger Gong - [[Wuhan 12" Tiger Gong|12"]] [[Wuhan 14" Tiger Gong|14"]] [[Wuhan 15" Tiger Gong|15"]] <br> | ||
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| + | ==== White Gongs ==== | ||
| + | '''Wuhan's Description:''' With a rim like a Chau Gong but fully lathed like a Wind gong. The White Gong has qualities of both these traditional Chinese gongs. Bright, airy with clarity and focus are the characteristics of the overall sound.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | ||
| + | *'''Opera Gong - [[Wuhan 11" White Gong|11"]] | ||
==== Wind Gongs ==== | ==== Wind Gongs ==== | ||
'''Wuhan's Description:''' The Wind Gong is made of hand-hammered brass. Rich full warm tones that are soothing and powerful at the same time. These gongs ship with the properly sized beater.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | '''Wuhan's Description:''' The Wind Gong is made of hand-hammered brass. Rich full warm tones that are soothing and powerful at the same time. These gongs ship with the properly sized beater.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | ||
| − | *''' | + | *'''Wind Gong - [[Wuhan 8" Wind Gong|8"]] [[Wuhan 10" Wind Gong|10"]] [[Wuhan 12" Wind Gong|12"]] [[Wuhan 14" Wind Gong|14"]] [[Wuhan 16" Wind Gong|16"]] [[Wuhan 18" Wind Gong|18"]] [[Wuhan 20" Wind Gong|20"]] [[Wuhan 22" Wind Gong|22"]] [[Wuhan 28" Wind Gong|28"]] |
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| + | ==== Yun Gongs ==== | ||
| + | '''Wuhan's Description:''' Small gong that is bright, simple with a clear articulation.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | ||
| + | *'''Yun Gong - [[Wuhan 4" Yun Gong|4"]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:09, 1 March 2025
Wuhan cymbals and gongs are made in the Wuhan province of China. Originally the name of the factory was "Gaohongtai", and renamed to its current iteration during the 1960s. The original name was used again for a while in the 1980s, along with the current name.1
- Note: Wuhan's sizes might not always be correct. For example, a 27" china might be 27.5" or 26.5", etc.
Contents
Chinas
Cymbal Series
Gongs
Bao Gongs
Wuhan's Description: A clear and distinctive tone is the Bao Gong’s sonic signature. Though it is the Bao Gongs visual signature with a raised bump in the middle, known as a bell or nipple, that is it’s most distinctive characteristic.2
Chau Gongs
Wuhan's Description: Wuhan Chau Gongs are the first choice of the world's leading symphonies. The one-piece cast hand hammered construction is crafted in century-old tradition. You can find the Wuhan Chau gongs in every musical setting and it is commonly used in meditation and yoga. These gongs ship with the properly sized beater.2
Opera Gongs
Wuhan's Description: Used in the Peking Opera and are also called Bending Gongs or Bender Gongs because the pitch or tone of the gong either bends up or bends down when struck, creating an audible glissando affect either ascending or descending.2
Pasi Gongs
Wuhan's Description: It is used traditionally to announce the start of a performance, play or magic.2
Tiger Gongs
Wuhan's Description: A tiger gong is a slightly descending or less commonly ascending gong. Typically larger than an opera gong and with a less pronounced pitch shift.2
White Gongs
Wuhan's Description: With a rim like a Chau Gong but fully lathed like a Wind gong. The White Gong has qualities of both these traditional Chinese gongs. Bright, airy with clarity and focus are the characteristics of the overall sound.2
- Opera Gong - 11"
Wind Gongs
Wuhan's Description: The Wind Gong is made of hand-hammered brass. Rich full warm tones that are soothing and powerful at the same time. These gongs ship with the properly sized beater.2
Yun Gongs
Wuhan's Description: Small gong that is bright, simple with a clear articulation.2
- Yun Gong - 4"
Source:
1 "Wuhan Gongs And Cymbals: Maintaining An Ancient Tradition" (Modern Drummer, April 1982, pp. 30-1, 92)
2 wuhancymbals.com
