The gong is an instrument that originated from the Orient. The center of the disk is hammered outward to have a specific pitch, unlike the tam tam. The sound from the gong is a deep, dark and pure tone. Traditional technique is to strike the gong using a cloth beater on the center of the disk.
Resources listed in 2000
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Books
- The Gong and the Flute — by Kalu Ogbaa (Editor)