Handmade Chau Gong — 19.7 Inch
Hand-forged Chau gong with a deep, spreading resonance that sustains and transforms through the full arc of its decay.
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| Dimensions | 20" × 20" × 2" |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8 lbs |
About This Instrument
The Chau gong is the archetypal sound of Eastern ceremonial music — struck once, it does not simply ring and fade but evolves, its tone shifting and spreading through a complex overtone series that can last a full minute. This 19.7-inch example is hand-hammered and finished in a traditional gold and black patina that speaks to its craft lineage. Its voice is ideal for opening and closing ceremonies, sound baths, and any practice that benefits from a sustained, multi-layered acoustic presence.
Harmonic Philosophy
The gong produces a complex wash of harmonics that encompasses the full overtone series simultaneously — a sonic representation of cosmic totality. Struck, it opens into infinite complexity; faded, it collapses back into silence.