TK24 Triple Kou Xiang
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An unusual instrument that differs greatly from a conventional jaw harp. Several small lamellate jaw harps are joined at one end so they open like a fan. Each reed is tuned to a different pitch chosen to harmonize with the others. You can play the kou xiang without using your mouth: hold it in one hand and play with the other, using notes and chords to form a melody and the timing of the strokes to create rhythm. Waving it like a fan adds further sound effects, creating an impression of Chinese magic.
Held near the lips, it can be played with the breath for a louder, less delicate sound. The mouth cavity also acts as a resonator that changes the tone.
The kou xiang is a very quiet, beautiful instrument for playing at home and requires careful handling.
The 3-reed, 4-reed and 5-reed models differ only in the number of notes. More reeds offer more possibilities, but also make playing more complex.
Held near the lips, it can be played with the breath for a louder, less delicate sound. The mouth cavity also acts as a resonator that changes the tone.
The kou xiang is a very quiet, beautiful instrument for playing at home and requires careful handling.
The 3-reed, 4-reed and 5-reed models differ only in the number of notes. More reeds offer more possibilities, but also make playing more complex.
