Step into the world of traditional craftsmanship as skilled artisans create the amazing Gayageum, a treasured traditional string instrument. From selecting fine wood to precise string placement ...

All Korean string instruments have to produce “the eight tones” and the wood becomes the most important material that will create the specific sounds they need. For example, in the case of the ...

the long wooden board on which the strings sit - but it's usually a D or an E two octaves above the highest string. How to play Unlike many string instruments which use a bow to create a sound, ...

The sound is made when vibrations from the strings resonate inside the instrument's wooden body. How to play - Changing the length of the string by pressing down on it changes the frequency of the ...