Sound of Asia Offers:


Chang'gu - Korean Hourglass Drum


The janggu (or janggo; also spelled changgo) is the most widely used drum used in the traditional music of Korea. It is available in most kinds, and consists of an hourglass-shaped body with two heads made from animal skin. The two heads produce sounds of different pitch and timbre, which when played together are believed to represent the harmony of man and woman.


This Janggu is in the size 1.7ja 51cm in length and 43.5cm in drum skin diameter (20 x 17 inches). This is a standard model made with quality cowhide skin and pine wood. It comes with a carrying case, bamboo drum stick and drum mallet.  This is a large size for bigger adults to play while sitting on the floor or played on a stand  It's made by one of the best Korean drum maker.  







About Janggu Sizes:

1.3  39cm length x 36cm drum skin diameter.(15.5"x 14")  Smallest size janggu.  It's for elementary school kids to start learning

1.4  42cm x 37cm  (16.5" x 14.5") This size is good for bigger kids or small size adults who hold the drum with shoulder strap and dance while playing

1.5  45cm x 39cm  (18" x 15.5")  This size is good for smaller size adults to play while sitting on the floor or general adults who hold the drum with shoulder strap and dance while playing

1.6  48cm x 42cm  (19" x 16.5")  This size is good for general adults to play while sitting on the floor

1.7 51cm x 43.5cm  (20" x 17") This is a large size for bigger adults to play while sitting on the floor or played on a stand

1.8 54cm x 45cm    (21.2" x 17.8") This is the largest size janggu.  It's mostly played on a stand in the court music or played on the floor. 

From Right to Left:  Size 1.5    Size 1.6   Size 1.7
  


Sound of Asia Musical Instruments is located in Hacienda Heights, CA.  If you are near by, please welcome to try out the instrument.



       


 

Sound of Asia Musical Instrument is dedicated to offer the most professional East Asian zither instruments.&nbspOur goal is to promote the zither or horizontal harp instruments of East Asia. The East Asian zither is known as Guzheng and Guqin in China, Koto in Japan, Kayagum in Korea and Dan Tranh in Vietnam. We work closely with instrument makers and musicians to bring most updated products. Currently, our store carries Guzheng, Guqin, Kayagum and Koto as well as the learning materials and accessories.


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