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The Chinese gong speaks to our hearts

February 3rd, 2008

As a percussionist I feel it is my duty to learn and understand many different aspects of percussion and percussion instruments. For instance, I’ve done a little research on the Chinese gong and actually have come to discover that the word gong is not even of Chinese origin. It is of, surprisingly, Javanese origin! Most interesting! In fact, I have come to an understanding that the gong is one of the oldest percussion instruments in the world, other than drums of course. This most ancient of instruments, like the drum, seems to resonate well with all people. It is as if it speaks to our hearts, and even our souls.

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