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  1. Sheng (instrument) - Wikipedia

    The sheng (Chinese: 笙) is a Chinese mouth-blown polyphonic free reed instrument consisting of vertical pipes. It is one of the oldest Chinese instruments, with images depicting its kind dating back to 1100 …

  2. Sheng | Chinese, Free-Reed, Wind | Britannica

    Sheng, Chinese free reed wind instrument consisting of usually 17 bamboo pipes set in a small wind-chest into which a musician blows through a mouthpiece. Each pipe has a free reed, made of metal …

  3. Instrument: Sheng - YouTube

    Get to know the Chinese sheng, an instrument whose name invokes peace, harmony and balance between humans, nature and the universe. The sheng has a history stretching back many centuries, …

  4. Sheng - Organology: Musical Instruments Encyclopedia

    The sheng is a versatile and ancient Chinese woodwind instrument known for its ability to produce chords and harmonies. Its unique construction and historical significance make it an essential part of …

  5. Sheng Instruments On Sale | Buy Now | 笙 - Sound of Mountain

    Our store makes buying sheng online easy and simple. All sheng instruments for sale are tax free for customers in US, Canada, EU, UK, Australia, Asia and Mexico.

  6. Sheng Instrument | Chinese Pipe Instrument

    One of the oldest Chinese reeded wind instruments, the sheng is a multi-reed mouth organ that consist of numerous bamboo pipes, varying in length. The shape of the sheng has been likened to a wings …

  7. Nüwa’s Gift: The Timeless Sound of the Sheng

    Oct 2, 2024 · The Sheng is traditionally played by blowing air into the mouthpiece, with sound being produced through the free reeds inside the pipes. Unlike many wind instruments, the Sheng can be …

  8. Discover the Sheng | Instruments of Music

    The sheng is a woodwind instrument of Chinese origin. It is a free-reed aerophone that commonly uses 17 bamboo pipes to produce sound, although chromatic variations with 36 pipes also exist. The …

  9. Sheng ( 笙 ) - Chinese - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Similar to the Western harmonica, which it inspired, the sheng is the only Chinese wind instrument capable of sounding many notes at the same time. It is played by blowing and sucking.

  10. What Is A Sheng Instrument? - Son Of China

    Mar 15, 2023 · The sheng is a wind instrument that calls for a special set of skills not needed for other types of wind instruments. The musician’s mouth and breath are the only means by which sound can …