Kouqin / Kouxian (China Yizu) 中國彝族樂器：口琴、口簧琴

Code : TT 73, TT 74, TT 75, TT 76

Introduction :

Kouqin / Kouxian is a Chinese Jew’s Harp (Jaw’s Harp) which is the musical instrument of a minority race, Yizu in China. It is a lamellophone, which is in the category of plucked idiophones.

The jew’s harp is thought to be one of the oldest musical instruments in the world. It consists of a flexible tongue cut out of, or attached to, a small frame usually of bamboo or metal. The tongue is free at one end to allow it to be plucked with a finger or cord. The player holds the frame of the instrument between his teeth and plucks its tongue with his finger. The player’s mouth acts as a resonator. Changing the position of lips, cheeks, teeth, tongue and controlling the breath can make different sounds. The player holds the instrument in his mouth, and the name jew’s harp is generally considered to be a corruption of jaw’s harp. It produces a quiet but appealing sound, and is commonly used as a tool of passing on messages, expressing emotions and in courtship.

簡介：

口琴、口簧琴 (Kouqin / Kouxian) 是中國少數民族 － 彝族的樂器。它是 lamellophone，屬於彈撥體鳴樂器的類別。

口簧琴被認為是世界上最古老的樂器之一。它包含一個可自由振動的琴簧，琴簧在琴身外面或附着琴身，琴身通常用竹子或金屬製成。琴簧的一端沒有被固定，可以用手指或線、細繩彈撥。演奏者握住琴身，放在牙齒之間，將嘴靠在琴簧的表面，用手指彈撥琴簧。演奏者的口腔成為一個自然的共鳴箱，隨着嘴唇、臉頰、牙齒、舌頭的位置變化，以及控制輕、重、緩、急的氣息，便可隨演奏者心緒而發出不同的聲響。演奏者把樂器放在他嘴裡演奏，因此亦被稱為『顎琴』。口簧琴會發出寧靜、但吸引人的聲音，通常用作傳話、表達情感及求偶的工具。

Size :
Length : 6 cm
Case : ~8 cm

Made in China

Sound of Kouqin / Kouxian :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xs7qn1j11nI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsv2zvVoeWs&feature=player_embedded


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Nyatiti (Africa Kenya Lyre) 非洲肯亞七弦琴

 

 

 

Code : TT 72

Introduction :

Nyatiti (Africa Kenya Lyre) is a five to eight-stringed plucked lyre from Kenya. It is a classical instrument played by the Luo people of Western Kenya, typically in Benga music. It is about two to three feet long. The player holds it to his chest while seated on a low stool. Usually it is played together with the oporo, a curved horn.

The nyatiti played by the Luos is mostly 8-stringed. The stool that the player usually sits on is traditionally known as "Orindi". Orindi is a three-legged stool as low as to the shin level of the player. The player sits down and puts down the instrument in front of him. On the toe of the player is a round-iron ring (nut-like) that produces the constant beat as he/she hits the lower bar of the instrument with it. On the same leg is "Gara", a bell that shakes all throughout the playing period. Most players wear a headgear called "Kondo" on the head mostly made from some animal skin. The dancers tie “Owalo” on their waist as they dance to the beautiful tune of nyatiti.

簡介：

非洲肯亞七弦琴 (Nyatiti) 是來自肯亞，有五至八條弦線的彈撥七弦琴。它是肯亞西部Luo部族人演奏的典型樂器，尤其在Benga音樂上。它大約兩到三英尺長。演奏者把它放在胸前，坐在矮凳上演奏。通常與oporo（彎曲的號角）一同演奏。

Luos部族演奏的非洲肯亞七弦琴通常有八條弦線。演奏者通常坐的矮凳，傳統被稱為『Orindi』。Orindi是三腳凳子，高度大約是演奏者腳脛的位置。演奏者坐下，把樂器放在面前。演奏者的腳趾上，會套上一個圓形的鐵環（類似硬殼果形狀）。演奏者不斷用這鐵環敲打七弦琴，令它產生穩定的拍子。在演奏者同一條腿上，會繫上稱為『Gara』的鈴鐺。演奏者在整個演奏期間，會不停地搖動這鈴鐺。大多數演奏者都會戴上大多用一些動物皮製成，稱為『Kondo』的頭飾。舞者則會綁 『Owalo』在自己的腰間，配合非洲肯亞七弦琴優美的音調跳舞。

Size :
Length : 120 cm

Made in Kenya, Africa

Sound of Nyatiti :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXqpm6iYkCg&feature=player_embedded


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Tibet / Nepal Trumpet 西藏 / 尼泊爾小號 / 喇叭

 

Code : TT 68

Introduction :

Tibet / Nepal Trumpet is a trumpet used during events or rites offered before a statue of Buddha in Tibet temples.

Trumpet is one of the most ancient instruments still played today. It is often difficult to make a distinction between primitive trumpets and horns, for in each case the sound is produced by the vibration of the player’s lips. In general, however, a trumpet is predominantly straight and cylindrical whereas a horn tends to be curved and conical. Primitive trumpets are found in every continent and are usually associated with ritual and magic.

簡介：

西藏 / 尼泊爾小號 / 喇叭 是西藏寺院舉行活動或禮佛儀式時用的小號 / 喇叭。

小號 / 喇叭是今天仍然演奏的最古老樂器之一。往往很難分別原始小號 / 喇叭和號角之間的不同。它們都是靠演奏者嘴唇的振動，而發出聲音的吹奏樂器。然而，一般來說，小號 / 喇叭以直身和圓柱形為主，而號角往往是彎曲和圓錐形。原始的小號 / 喇叭於各地非常普遍，通常與儀式和魔法相關連。

Size :
Length : 35 cm
Diameter : 5.5 cm
Blowing Hole : 4 cm

Material :
Nickel 白銅

Made in Nepal


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Africa Drum Set (Kenya Animals’ Hair) 肯亞動物毛髮製的非洲鼓套裝

 

Code : TT 62

Introduction :

African drums, with their shells of different shapes and depths, allow not only the playing of complex rhythmic combinations but also the expression of a wide range of nuances and tone colours. In that respect, African drums are the most sophisticated in the world. There are dozens of types and hundreds of varieties of African drums.

In African culture, drums are used in all spheres of everyday life : to regulate the rhythm of labour, as an accompaniment to dancing, and in all kinds of religious and political ceremonies. Africans attribute magical powers to their drums. They believe that these instruments house the sacred spirits of their drummer predecessors.

The making of a drum is a special ritual, and the instruments are often kept in richly decorated containers, not unlike Christian shrines. The drums are often perceived as a symbol of power and authority. This is why African leaders are often accompanied by official drummers on their visits.

簡介：

非洲鼓有不同的形狀和深度。它們不僅可以用來演奏複雜的節奏組合，也可以用來表達細微和廣泛的音色。因此，非洲鼓可說是世界上最『複雜』的樂器。非洲鼓有幾十個種類和數百個品種。

在非洲文化中，鼓可以用於日常生活的各個領域：規範勞動的節奏、為舞蹈作伴奏，並用於各種宗教和政治儀式上。非洲人賦予他們的鼓擁有魔法力量，他們認為這些鼓能保存他們鼓手前輩的神聖精神。

製造鼓是一項特別的儀式，而鼓經常保存在裝飾華麗的容器中，像基督教聖地一樣。鼓往往被視為一種權力和權威的象徵，這正是非洲鼓手往往伴隨著其領導人一同出訪的原因。

Size :
Big one : 30 x 14 cm
Small one : 20 x 13 cm

Made in Kenya, Africa


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Zhongruan 中阮

 

 

Code : TT 57

Introduction :

Zhongruan (or zhong ruan中阮, literally means "medium ruan"), is a Chinese plucked string instrument. Take note that it is different from a “moon guitar”(or Yue Qin月琴), which also has a round sound box, but with shorter neck. The zhongruan has a straight neck with 24 frets on the fingerboard and 4 strings. It is usually played with a plectrum (guitar pick). It can also be played with fingers (index finger and thumb with acrylic nails), which is similar to the way of playing the pipa (琵琶). The zhongruan is a tenor-ranged instrument in the family of ruan (阮). In ancient China, the ruan was called Qin Pipa (Qin Dynasty Pipa 秦琵琶) or Ruan Xian (阮咸). Now the ruan has expanded to different sizes and the zhongruan is the "medium" one.

簡介：

中阮（字面意思解作『中型的阮』），是中國的彈撥樂器。中阮與『月亮結他』（或稱作月琴）是不同的。月琴雖然也有一個圓形的共鳴箱，但琴頸較短。中阮的琴頸筆直，有4條弦線及24個音板在指板上。通常用撥子（結他撥子）彈撥弦線演奏，也可以用手指（食指和拇指戴上丙烯酸指甲）彈撥弦線，演奏方法類似演奏琵琶。中阮在阮的家族中，音域屬於男高音範圍。在中國古代，阮被稱為秦琵琶（秦朝代的琵琶）或阮咸。時至今日，阮的體積已發展至不同大小，中阮是屬於『中型的』。

Size :
Length : 90 cm
Sound Box : 41 x 8 cm

Remarks :
With case

Made in China

Sound of Zhongruan :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eQXo9-9_ap0


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Singing Bowl A 會唱歌的碗（座鐘）A

 

Code : TT 56

Introduction :

Singing bowls (also known as Tibetan Singing Bowls, rin gongs, Himalayan bowls or suzu gongs) are a type of bell, specifically classified as a standing bell. Rather than hanging inverted or attached to a handle, singing bowls sit with the bottom surface resting. The sides and rim of singing bowls vibrate to produce sound characterized by a fundamental frequency (first harmonic) and usually two audible harmonic overtones (second and third harmonic).

Singing bowls are used worldwide for meditation, music, relaxation, personal well-being. They are used by a wide range of professionals, including health professionals, school teachers, musicians and spiritual teachers. They are popular in classrooms to help facilitate group activities and focus students' attention.

Singing bowls were historically made throughout Asia, especially Nepal, China and Japan. They are closely related to decorative bells made along the Silk Road from the Near East to Western Asia. Today they are made in Nepal, India, Japan, China and Korea.

簡介：

會唱歌的碗（座鐘）（又稱西藏頌缽、rin鑼，喜馬拉雅碗或suzu鑼），是鐘的一種，特別分類為座鐘。不是懸掛或連接到手柄，會唱歌的碗（座鐘）是放着演奏。碗兩側及邊緣振動，發出聲音，產生基本頻率（第一次諧波），通常有兩種聲音的諧波泛音（第二次及第三次諧波）。

會唱歌的碗（座鐘）在全世界相當普遍，作為冥想、音樂、放鬆及個人身心健康的用途。它們被廣泛的專業人士所採用，包括健康專業人員、學校教師、音樂家和精神治療的導師。它們被用於教室裡，以幫助促進小組活動及集中學生的注意力。

根據歷史，會唱歌的碗（座鐘）是在亞洲製造，如尼泊爾、中國和日本。它們與從近東到西亞沿絲綢之路製造的裝飾用鐘有密切關係。今天，它們在尼泊爾、印度、日本、中國和韓國製造。

Size :
Height : 21 cm
Diameter : 29 cm
Weight : 13.2 kg

Material :
Bronze

Remarks :
With support cushion and hammer

Made in China

Sound of Singing Bowl A :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-EDqWtpO9Bc


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Bamboo Xylophone 竹製木琴

Code : TT 41

Introduction :

Bamboo Xylophone is a xylophone made of bamboo. The scale of this instrument does not apply to the Western musical scale. It is a percussion instrument used for teaching kids.

A xylophone is a set of tuned wood bars beaten with sticks. The bars usually rest in a frame and are arranged in order of pitch. Most xylophones are provided with resonators, either in the form of a cradle-shaped box under the bars, or in the form of a separate gourd for each bar. Xylophones are common in Africa, and also in Southeast Asia where they feature in the Indonesian gamelan orchestra.

Xylophones produce different pitches by having bars of different lengths, thicknesses or densities. The longer, thicker, or denser the bar, the lower the pitch it produces. A bar’s pitch can be raised by paring wood from under the bar.

簡介：

竹製木琴主要是用竹子製成的。這樂器並不適用於西方音階。它是一種敲擊樂器，作為教導孩子用的樂器教具。

木琴是一套調音的木條，用棒子敲擊演奏。木條通常放置在一個框架上，並依音高順序排列。大多數的木琴設有共鳴箱，以盒形的放置在木條下，或以單獨的葫蘆放置在木條下。木琴在非洲很常見，而在東南亞，它們於印尼甘美朗樂團中相當有特色。

木琴擁有不同長度、厚度或密度的木條，會發出不同的音調。越長、越粗或密度越高的木條，會發出較低的音調。把木條底部削去一部份，可以提高該木條的音調。

Size :
30 cm

Made in Bali, Indonesia


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