Лавка. Chinese Kou Xiangs. Kou Xiang, quintuple (KB3)

Origin Country: Vietnam 

Petal length: 55 mm 

Length of a playing reed: 28-32 mm 

Rigidity: soft 

Material: brass 

Set: Kou Xiang + a wooden case (closed) 

Description:  Kou Xiangs differ from the majority of jaw harps first of all with that they consist at once of several jaw harps - petals.  Each petal is adjusted in a note in such a way that it is possible to strum melodies.  Thus Kou Xiang doesn't nestle on teeth or lips, and keeps near the slightly opened lips. 3-petal Kou Xiang is more difficult to play on than modifications with 4 and 3 reeds due to the fact that it is more difficult to keep it in a fully open state so that the reeds do not overlap each other. So we recommend this model to ones who`s already had some skill in playing this instrument. It should be noted that Kou Xiang sounds quietly so it should be played at the microfone. 

Recommendations: continuing, professionals, collectors