This is the ninth in a series of articles about classical Chinese instruments and the traditional Chinese music orchestra, in which we explore how musicians play the eight different types of ...

In its latest play at the Chinese market, Apple on Monday released an updated version of GarageBand with a heavy focus on Chinese music, introducing new regional instruments, Chinese music loops and ...

The Guzheng has existed for more than 2000 years and was popular at the central area of China. It has developed from 5 strings to 21 strings, which is the most prevalent form in current use. The body ...

Apple today has updated GarageBand for Mac and iOS to “celebrate the rich history of Chinese music.” The update for both platforms includes a variety of new sounds and instruments that cater towards ...

Examining at most entry-level music instruments being used by the western world's future popstars, one might have good chance to find labels of Made in China. While the United States used to dominate ...

Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly stated Wan Yeung is a doctoral candidate in musicology. In fact, Yeung is a doctoral student in ethnomusicology. Two bright red Chinese ...

PHOENIX– Ever wanted to see a bronze zheng bell? Or a bone paixiao panpipe from ancient China? These spectacular items are a part of an up-close look at ancient Chinese musical instruments and ...

For an evening steeped in rich tradition, come see a night of Chinese dance and music Saturday in Shoreline. The music is played on traditional Chinese instruments and the folk dances spring from ...

Apple’s interests in China, its second-largest regional market, expand far beyond their recent $1 billion investment in Didi Chuxing. As the company eyes a larger presence in China, they’re also ...

A guqin master provides hands-on instruction to a student on the playing techniques of this ancient Chinese instrument. Photo: VCG Editor's Note: The pursuit of beauty has been a timeless thread ...

Eric Einspruch, a yangqin student from Portland, Oregon, sets up the instrument for the grading exam in Seattle on Oct 27. The grading exam in Chinese musical instruments was run by Beijing's Central ...

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