Pipa (Various Artists)

     Release Date : September 4, 2012Catalog : 73191-2Format : Digital Download (AAC, Mp3)Treasures of Chinese Instrumental Music is a carefully curated collection that highlights the finest recordings of traditional Chinese instrumental music, spanning from ancient times to the present. This remarkable compilation features rare and previously unreleased performances, including solo, duet, ensemble, and orchestral works by esteemed musicians.The Pipa is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument with a pear-shaped wooden body and four strings. It is sometimes called the "Chinese lute" and has been played for over 2,000 years. The pipa is known for its bright, expressive tone and is played using finger picks or nails to produce rapid, virtuosic passages, tremolos, and percussive effects. | T R A C K S |VOLUME 101.  Pu-an's Incantation02.  Kai Shou Ban03.  Han Shou Ting Hou04.  Ambuscade From All Sides05.  Three Variations Of Plum Blossom06.  Waves Washing The Beach07.  Happy Days08