For several thousands of years Chinese Culture was dominated by the teachings of the philosopher Confucius who held music in the highest regard as a means of purifying and calming the spirit rather than as a form of entertainment.

In Chinese music the single tone is of greater significance than the melody. Indeed in ancient China the failure of a Dynasty was attributed to its inability to find the proper huang chung, or tone of absolute pitch.

Musical instruments are separated into eight classes according to the materials from which they are made: gourd (sheng); bamboo (panpipes); wood ( chu, a trough-shaped percussion instrument); silk (various types of zither made with silk strings); clay (globular flute); metal (bells and gongs); stone (sonorous stone); and skin (drum).

In Ancient China traditional Chinese instruments were played solo, in a small ensemble or in a large orchestra if being played in front of the emperor and larger groups of people. They did not use written musical scores.

Wise Moves are proud to have on our team a very talented and much in demand musician from China who through practical workshop sessions provides a window into the world of Chinese Percussion and music.

For prices click here

To book or for further information, please ring our helpline number on 0845 121 3380 click "email us" to the right of the screen or use the Live Chat facility by clicking on the green button.