Woodstock Medium Hanging Chau 30 Inch Gong
The Woodstock Medium Hanging Chau Gong makes a bold statement with its wide black-finished hanging bar and two-toned gong. The gong has a diameter of 13.75 inches and resembles a warrior's shield with its darker outer edge and center circle. Strike this hand-hammered brass gong with the included mallet and spread a dignified tone throughout your garden or yard.In Buddhism the gong is sounded at the start and end of each day. In Chinese temples it's struck 108 times because it's believed that sentient beings have 108 types of worries. The teaching is that upon hearing the gong worries will cease wisdom will grow.Woodstock gongs are ancient Asian-inspired instruments updated for today's setting. They are still made in the traditional manner with hand-hammering and secret finishing techniques to ensure every instrument has its own special voice. They all sound deeply resonant are emotionally relaxing and have a beautifully exotic look. Wind Chime Length: The length of a wind chime is measured by the overall length of the chime (not tube length) - hanging hook to the end of the sail. This windchime is 30 inches long overall. About Woodstock ChimesCreated by professional musician Garry Kvistad Woodstock Chimes and Woodstock Gongs feature original and innovative designs that will add beauty and elegance to your home. Each product has been tuned to create the purest most beautiful musical intervals or tones. Kvistad incorporates tunings of scales from many different cultures throughout the world to create unique inspiring sounds and styles. It's easy to find the chime or gong that's right for you at Woodstock home of the original precision-tuned wind chime.