Kemenche

BLEMISHED: Cool clear tones reflecting nature's energy and rhythms. Whether you are a beginner musician or a professional musician, this is the instrument for you!

Mahogany thumb piano, 4.9" x 6.9", 17 steel keys.

The thumb piano originates in Africa. It is also known as the mbira, kalimba or likembe. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden box that acts as the resonating chamber.

To play, rest the thumb piano on the fingers of both hands and hold it between your palms. Then pluck the keys with your thumbs.

The longer keys have lower pitches and shorter keys have higher pitches. The keys can be adjusted by tapping them in or out to adjust their length, and therefore their pitch.

BLEMISHED: Aluminum Black singing bowl includes wooden suede leather beater and cushion. The opening is 10 inches. Singing bowls are played by the friction of rubbing a wooden mallet around the rim of the bowl to produce overtones and a continuous 'singing' sound. They are commonly used for meditation, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being and religious practice.

Inside the singing bowl it has an etched relief design. Your singing bowl is unique and small irregularities in the finish should just be considered birth marks. This in no way affects the beautiful sound of your singing bowl. Designs may vary.

BLEMISHED: Aluminum Black singing bowl includes wooden suede leather beater and cushion. The opening is 12 inches. Singing bowls are played by the friction of rubbing a wooden mallet around the rim of the bowl to produce overtones and a continuous 'singing' sound. They are commonly used for meditation, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being and religious practice.

Inside the singing bowl it has an etched relief design. Your singing bowl is unique and small irregularities in the finish should just be considered birth marks. This in no way affects the beautiful sound of your singing bowl. Designs may vary.

BLEMISHED: Aluminum Black singing bowl includes wooden suede leather beater and cushion. The opening is 8 inches. Singing bowls are played by the friction of rubbing a wooden mallet around the rim of the bowl to produce overtones and a continuous 'singing' sound. They are commonly used for meditation, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being and religious practice.

Inside the singing bowl it has an etched relief design. Your singing bowl is unique and small irregularities in the finish should just be considered birth marks. This in no way affects the beautiful sound of your singing bowl. Designs may vary.

BLEMISHED: Aluminum singing bowl includes wooden suede leather beater and cushion. The opening is 8 inches. Singing bowls are played by the friction of rubbing a wooden mallet around the rim of the bowl to produce overtones and a continuous 'singing' sound. They are commonly used for meditation, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being and religious practice.

Inside the singing bowl it has an etched relief design. Your singing bowl is unique and small irregularities in the finish should just be considered birth marks. This in no way affects the beautiful sound of your singing bowl. Designs may vary.

BLEMISHED: Aluminum Black singing bowl includes wooden suede leather beater and cushion. The opening is 9 inches. Singing bowls are played by the friction of rubbing a wooden mallet around the rim of the bowl to produce overtones and a continuous 'singing' sound. They are commonly used for meditation, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being and religious practice.

Inside the singing bowl it has an etched relief design. Your singing bowl is unique and small irregularities in the finish should just be considered birth marks. This in no way affects the beautiful sound of your singing bowl. Designs may vary.

BLEMISHED: The Bao Gong is very different from other gongs in that it features a raised boss, or nipple, in the center. For this reason they are often referred to as nipple gongs. They have a very clear beautiful tone without much of the shimmer found in other gongs. In fact they have more of a bell sound with a distinctive pitch while still producing the subtle harmonic overtones. They are available in a range of sizes with smaller ones having a higher pitch and larger ones having a deeper pitch.
Our bao gongs are made with traditional methods by artisans in China. They are made from a bronze alloy, the exact composition is passed down from generation to generation, but it is roughly 80% copper and 20% tin. The crafting process is a mixture of hand hammering and working the bronze on a lathe while carefully heating and cooling the metal. The result is a spectacular sounding, very beautiful musical instrument. Historically in China the bao gong was considered a sacred gong, and it was often found in temples. Today bao gongs are featured in almost any environment, and they immediately garner the center of attention in any space whether they are indoors or out.

BLEMISHED: The Bao Gong is very different from other gongs in that it features a raised boss, or nipple, in the center. For this reason they are often referred to as nipple gongs. They have a very clear beautiful tone without much of the shimmer found in other gongs. In fact they have more of a bell sound with a distinctive pitch while still producing the subtle harmonic overtones. They are available in a range of sizes with smaller ones having a higher pitch and larger ones having a deeper pitch.
Our bao gongs are made with traditional methods by artisans in China. They are made from a bronze alloy, the exact composition is passed down from generation to generation, but it is roughly 80% copper and 20% tin. The crafting process is a mixture of hand hammering and working the bronze on a lathe while carefully heating and cooling the metal. The result is a spectacular sounding, very beautiful musical instrument. Historically in China the bao gong was considered a sacred gong, and it was often found in temples. Today bao gongs are featured in almost any environment, and they immediately garner the center of attention in any space whether they are indoors or out.

BLEMISHED: The Chao Gong is a very elegant and distinctive gong that produces a full and sustained wash of musical overtones. Its beauty and its traditional appearance make it a centerpiece in any space, indoors or outdoors. This style of gong dates from the Han Dynasty where it was used for spiritual drumming, large meetings, and to announce the procession of important people. In more modern times, the chao gong has found a place in different genres of music, most notably symphony orchestras.
The Chao Gong, otherwise known as a tam-tam, is one of the most familiar looking Chinese gongs. The chao gong differs in shape from the wind gong in that it has a rim around the outside edge. It also has a very distinctive "target" appearance. It is made of a bronze alloy which is roughly 80% copper and 20% tin, and the crafting process is a mixture of hand hammering and working the bronze on a lathe while carefully heating and cooling the metal. On the chao gong, the center spot and outside rim retain the black copper oxide that forms when the gong is made. On the rest of the gong this coating is removed and the surface is polished. Chao gongs are available in a range of sizes, with each size having its own distinct full sound. Smaller sizes have a rich but higher sound while the larger sizes are deeper and ring with more power and sustain.

BLEMISHED: Hand made gong stand constructed of walnut. Hold up to a 18" gong. Inside measurements from side to side - 19 5/ inches. Inside measurements from top to bottom - 20 3/4 inches. Gongs are sold separately.