Yangqin Chinese hammered dulcimer

Around the world there are dozens of different versions of the hammered dulcimer. They are all designed and played in a similar fashion, but they each have their own distinct sound, of course being influenced by the home country of the instrument.

When you hear the yangin played in this video, it becomes immediately obvious that this is the Chinese version of the hammered dulcimer. After the video, Click Here to check out another kind of hammered dulcimer.

World music video of yangqin hammered dulcimer, traditional Chinese string instrument