Gong - Feng Shui Grandeur
The gong is a sign of good fortune and strength. Their distinctive sounds are thought to be a form of communication between the material world and the spirit world, and ringing of a gong would invite the protection of good spirits.
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The ownership of many gongs not only signified the wealth in a household, but the protection of many spirits, bringing luck. For this reason, they are very important in the practice of Feng Shui.
While no one can agree upon the precise country of origin of gongs, they have been held sacred for hundreds, if not thousands, of years in several Asian cultures.
If the proportion of metals is wrong, the sound can be either flat and empty or tinny and high pitched. Because they can be fairly expensive, it is important to test the gong for its tonal qualities, as well as to inquire about the types of metal used in its manufacture.
There are several different types of gongs, categorized by their shapes and sounds. For example, wind gongs are flat, shallow instruments that produce sounds an incredible range of sounds, from soft whispers to thundering roars. Nipple gongs have a raised boss in the center, and produce a clear, resonant tone. Chau gongs, also known as bullseye gongs or tam-tams, are the most familiar in the West. These are flat gongs with upturned rims, traditionally used in China to clear the way for important officials.
Gongs have become very popular in Western music and décor for their unique sounds and beauty. Many companies that manufacture wind chimes, such as Woodstock and J. W. Stannard, make affordable, high-quality musical gongs, perfect for playing and for home decoration.
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