Chinese Music Tutorial 1: Introduction to the Chinese drum

Brought to you by State-level artists of the Folk Music Troupe of Chinese National Opera & Dance Drama Theater, the video series Chinese Music Tutorial will take you into the world of traditional Chinese musical instruments.

Did you know that there are many techniques for playing a Chinese drum? Showcasing the beauty of Chinese music, percussionist Tong Shengyuan is here to introduce the variety of drum strokes such as central stroke, side stroke, scraping stroke, drum roll and "walnut" roll. Let's begin!

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