The Wind gong is a traditional Chinese percussion instrument. It is also very popular in the West.
A gong beater is included for free. We recommend you also order a gong bag, for safe storage and transportation.
The black colour on this gong is the original colour it has when it comes out of the oven. The pattern is created by latheing the gong, thus removing the oxidized outer layer.
Please note: These gongs can have small ‘blisters’ on their surface, this cannot be 100% avoided for handmade gongs. It is a normal phenomenon, it is not a hole or a dent, it is a bubble of the molten copper and does not affect the sound or lifespan of the gong.
Wind Gongs
Wind gongs are flat bronze discs, with little fundamental pitch, heavy tuned overtones, and long sustain. They are made of electrolytic copper and tin. Traditionally, a wind gong is played with a large soft mallet, which gives it a roaring crash to match their namesake.
Played with a nylon tip drumstick they sound rather like the coil chimes in a mantle clock. Some have holes in the centre, but they are mounted like all suspended gongs by other holes near the rim. The smaller sizes (7″-12″ /18 – 30 cms) have a more bell-like tone due to their thickness and small diameter.
Sun Symbol
In Chinese culture, the sun has been used as a symbol of power and authority. It is strongly associated with yang energy, which is seen as bright, active and masculine. The sun is also seen as a symbol of prosperity and happiness, life and growth, as it provides the warmth and light needed for plants to grow and thrive. In Chinese medicine the sun is considered a source of vital energy, or “qi”, which is essential for good health and wellbeing.
