{"product_id":"combo-of-3-sets-of-vietnamese-traditional-musical-instruments-bass-drum-trong-de-metal-gong-thanh-la-and-small-gongs-tiu-canh","title":"Combo of 3 Sets of Vietnamese Traditional Musical Instruments: Bass Drum (Trong De), Metal Gong (Thanh La), and Small Gongs (Tiu \u0026 Canh)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .video-container {\n    max-width: 600px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .video-container video {\n    width: 100%;\n    height: auto;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n    outline: none;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVietnamese traditional music is a world of distinctive sounds, where every form of traditional performance has its own musical character. From \u003cstrong\u003eCheo (Vietnamese traditional opera), Tuong (Vietnamese classical theatre), Chau Van (Vietnamese spiritual singing), Xam (Vietnamese folk music), to Ca Tru (Vietnamese ceremonial singing)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the human voice has always been closely connected with musical instruments, especially traditional percussion instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/9f46e64f1176422cad2190e7060a3e8a.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome instruments may not stand at the center of a performance, yet they play an essential role in keeping rhythm, creating accents, guiding singers, and shaping the atmosphere of an entire performance.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788622271786_4442890040909258889_g8427241540265800402_d9417725a6d2a1cdd7ca7f91900dd75b.jpg?v=1788857697\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree such instruments are the \u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese Base Drum (Trong De), Vietnamese Metal Gong (Thanh La), and Vietnamese Small Gongs – Tiu and Canh (Tiu Canh)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne carries the warm sound of \u003cstrong\u003ejackfruit wood and buffalo hide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother is crafted from a \u003cstrong\u003ecopper-based alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing a bright, clear, sharp, and resonant tone.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788622272159_4442890040909258889_g8427241540265800402_497002c5a0a86ecc0c3ff85b89eb6927.jpg?v=1788857695\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tiu and Canh consist of two small metal percussion instruments with different pitches, creating \u003cstrong\u003ehigh, delicate, ringing, and lively sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788622272064_4442890040909258889_g8427241540265800402_767a9e1faf4dace4b5a9211a4b110da0.jpg?v=1788857695\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three instruments have different sonic colors, but together they tell a story about \u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese traditional music, performing arts, and traditional craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788855229886_1989997525281633212_2542806283316240232_d0098dc35a4625a7ee55a63f71d6f7de.jpg?v=1788857686\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind every instrument are the hands of Vietnamese \u003cstrong\u003eartisans and skilled traditional musical-instrument makers\u003c\/strong\u003e – people who select materials, shape and finish instruments, and carefully prepare them so that each one can develop its own musical voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this way, the story of the Vietnamese Base Drum, Metal Gong, and Small Gongs is also a story about the connection between \u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese traditional music and traditional craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVietnamese Base Drum (Trong De) – The Rhythmic Foundation of Cheo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/79faf1b7ed1c4e5c81177839cec76f43.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong traditional Vietnamese musical instruments, the \u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese Base Drum (Trong De)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small percussion instrument with an especially important role in \u003cstrong\u003eCheo\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Vietnam's best-known traditional theatre forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrong De belongs to the membranophone family and has existed in Vietnamese traditional music for a long time. In Cheo, it is known as \u003cstrong\u003eTrong De\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a related type of drum used in Ca Tru is commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eTrong Chau\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the ceremonial praise drum.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788855229348_1989997525281633212_2542806283316240232_2bdea89e1c54ffb76b38ef21fef665aa.jpg?v=1788857689\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name “De” itself reveals something about its function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“De” can be understood as a \u003cstrong\u003esupport, foundation, or underlying layer\u003c\/strong\u003e – something that supports and highlights the performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Structure of the Vietnamese Base Drum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional Vietnamese Base Drum generally has a body approximately 18 cm high, with two circular drumheads measuring around 15–18 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drum body, or shell, is traditionally made from \u003cstrong\u003ejackfruit wood\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some instruments are carved from a single piece of wood, known as a solid or one-piece drum shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJackfruit wood is valued for its relative stability and its ability to produce a resonant sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sides of the drum are covered with \u003cstrong\u003ebuffalo hide\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hide needs to be thin enough to produce a clear tone while remaining strong and durable. It is stretched evenly across the drumhead and traditionally secured to the shell with bamboo nails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking a good Vietnamese Base Drum is not simply a matter of shaping the drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker must consider the \u003cstrong\u003ethickness of the hide, the tension of the drumheads, the dimensions of the shell, and the instrument's resonance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where traditional craftsmanship meets the art of sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Distinctive Sound of the Vietnamese Base Drum\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788622271730_4442890040909258889_g8427241540265800402_2cc77e3360648b3bcb3ee472c1fa90f3_d5f6b202-4793-4acc-b814-c9e6566548f6.jpg?v=1788858239\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vietnamese Base Drum produces a sound that can be described as \u003cstrong\u003ehigh, lively, crisp, bright, and slightly sharp, yet compact and well-defined\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent striking positions create different tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the center of the drumhead is struck, the sound is \u003cstrong\u003ebright and resonant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the drumhead is struck while the stick is held against it, the sound becomes \u003cstrong\u003edrier and more muted\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the edge of the drumhead is struck, the resulting sound can resemble the sound of wooden clappers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy combining different striking techniques on the drumhead and shell, performers can create contrasting yet harmonious colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vietnamese Base Drum also has characteristic playing techniques, including \u003cstrong\u003eNgon Ve\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rapid alternating technique, and \u003cstrong\u003eNgon Noc\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinctive rhythmic pattern that requires precise control and coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Role of the Vietnamese Base Drum in Cheo\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788855230089_1989997525281633212_2542806283316240232_ed97e733bca7572be553f37544c4963f.jpg?v=1788857686\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eCheo traditional theatre\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Vietnamese Base Drum performs many functions. It helps \u003cstrong\u003ekeep the rhythm, support the singing, mark phrases, signal changes, accompany performers, and create excitement during dramatic climaxes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drum can also help communicate stage movement. Different rhythmic patterns and striking techniques may support the performer's movement, pauses, or preparation for an action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe percussion instruments of Cheo can therefore help organize the rhythm of a performance, guide transitions between scenes and sections, and signal the entrances and exits of performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis importance is reflected in a traditional saying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Phi trong bat Cheo” – Without the drum, Cheo is not truly Cheo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout the drum, Cheo would lose an important part of its distinctive theatrical language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVietnamese Metal Gong (Thanh La) – The Resonant Voice of Traditional Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/6eed2e7b45674e8abf823ed04e8164b7.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the Vietnamese Base Drum brings together the sounds of \u003cstrong\u003ewood and buffalo hide\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese Metal Gong (Thanh La)\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces an entirely different sonic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanh La is a \u003cstrong\u003eself-sounding percussion instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e traditionally associated with the Kinh Vietnamese people. In southern Vietnam, it may also be known as \u003cstrong\u003eDau\u003c\/strong\u003e, while in central Vietnam it can be called \u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Thanh La instruments are crafted from a \u003cstrong\u003ecopper-based alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are generally circular, with a slightly raised center and a surrounding rim. They come in different sizes, commonly measuring approximately 15–25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo small holes on the side allow a cord or handle to be attached. During a performance, the musician holds the instrument by the cord with one hand and strikes its surface with a small mallet.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788622272178_4442890040909258889_g8427241540265800402_4f92d1fa346326159723c4300de98bfd.jpg?v=1788857695\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a sound that is \u003cstrong\u003ehigh, bright, clear, sharp, and resonant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen struck strongly, the Metal Gong can produce a particularly prominent and penetrating sound, making it effective for emphasizing strong beats in a musical rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe “Resonant” and “Heavy” Sounds of Thanh La\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne fascinating aspect of Thanh La performance is the ability of the musician to create different sound qualities by controlling the instrument's vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the musician holds only the cord and allows the instrument to vibrate freely, it produces what can be described as a \u003cstrong\u003e“resonant sound”\u003c\/strong\u003e – bright and ringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the musician holds the edge of the instrument with the fingers, reducing its vibration, it produces a \u003cstrong\u003e“heavy” or damped sound\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis demonstrates that traditional performance technique is not simply about striking the instrument. It is also about \u003cstrong\u003econtrolling vibration, resonance, and tone color\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThanh La in Cheo and Chau Van\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788855229783_1989997525281633212_2542806283316240232_e4b7c31b941f35feeeda4e4a2fac6f20.jpg?v=1788857685\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eCheo ensemble\u003c\/strong\u003e, Thanh La often works closely with the Vietnamese Base Drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resonant sound of Thanh La blends with the sound of the buffalo-hide drumhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts heavier, damped sound can accompany the sharper sound produced on the drum shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne instrument brings the firm, compact sound of wood and hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other contributes the bright resonance of a copper-based alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough their sound qualities are different, they complement each other and create a distinctive color in traditional Cheo music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanh La is also used in \u003cstrong\u003eChau Van, ceremonial ensembles, southern Vietnamese ritual music, and various traditional Vietnamese instrumental ensembles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chau Van performances, Thanh La helps emphasize rhythmic accents and contributes to an atmosphere that can be \u003cstrong\u003esolemn, sacred, energetic, and vibrant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVietnamese Small Gongs – Tiu and Canh (Tiu Canh)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/288d595d331444c1ba924b6d76d15661.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the Vietnamese Base Drum provides the rhythmic foundation and the Metal Gong creates strong accents, \u003cstrong\u003eTiu and Canh (Tiu Canh)\u003c\/strong\u003e add a smaller, higher, and more delicate color to the musical texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiu Canh is a traditional self-sounding percussion instrument used by the Vietnamese people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt consists of \u003cstrong\u003etwo small metal percussion pieces made from a copper-based alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e, each approximately 10 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two pieces have different structures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: '\\.VnTime';\"\u003eTiu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has the lower rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: '\\.VnTime';\"\u003eCanh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has the higher rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they produce two pitches separated by a \u003cstrong\u003eperfect fifth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788622272115_4442890040909258889_g8427241540265800402_ae2f14e4cd5e53ea1a7a7fc908c54339.jpg?v=1788857696\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiu and Canh may be mounted on a small wooden frame with a handle, or the two pieces may be separated and played individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a performance, the musician strikes the surface with a \u003cstrong\u003esmall notched bamboo stick\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting sound is \u003cstrong\u003ehigh, bright, ringing, delicate, lively, and cheerful\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinctive sound is what makes Tiu and Canh different from the Vietnamese Base Drum and Metal Gong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiu Canh is commonly associated with \u003cstrong\u003eChau Van ensembles, Cheo ensembles, Bat Am ensembles, and traditional Buddhist ceremonial ensembles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788855229982_1989997525281633212_2542806283316240232_e5a477a16a44da1a39077fac47d5866f.jpg?v=1788857687\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen combined with strings, winds, drums, and singing, the small ringing sounds of Tiu and Canh become delicate accents that enrich the overall musical texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Traditional Vietnamese Instruments and the Hands of Vietnamese Artisans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something particularly meaningful about the story of the \u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese Base Drum, Metal Gong, and Tiu Canh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788622271486_4442890040909258889_g8427241540265800402_6b7b6ca8adaa126d8c7a4a9605217e7a.jpg?v=1788857703\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore these instruments can produce sound on a stage, they must first be carefully crafted by human hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are connected to the work of \u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese artisans and skilled traditional musical-instrument makers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including craftspeople working within traditional craft communities, workshops, and instrument-making establishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Vietnamese Base Drum, the maker must understand how to select and work with \u003cstrong\u003ejackfruit wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, prepare the drum shell, choose and process \u003cstrong\u003ebuffalo hide\u003c\/strong\u003e, and stretch the drumheads to achieve an appropriate sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Metal Gong, the maker works with a \u003cstrong\u003ecopper-based alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaping and finishing the instrument so that it can vibrate and produce the desired resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Tiu and Canh, creating two small instruments with \u003cstrong\u003edifferent pitches\u003c\/strong\u003e requires careful craftsmanship and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, a traditional musical instrument is more than an object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the result of \u003cstrong\u003ecraftsmanship, experience, knowledge, and skills passed down through generations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craftsperson creates the instrument's physical form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artisan refines its musical qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe performer brings the instrument to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Vietnamese culture provides the space in which those sounds are preserved and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen the Vietnamese Base Drum, Metal Gong, and Tiu Canh Play Together\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788622271333_4442890040909258889_g8427241540265800402_fb7cf43649deaf46aad725f4b90c4cd1.jpg?v=1788857703\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a traditional Vietnamese performance space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe singer begins to sing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrumental accompaniment follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the \u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese Base Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e enters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne beat establishes the rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother marks the phrase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA series of rhythmic patterns builds the energy of the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the \u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese Metal Gong\u003c\/strong\u003e rings out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright metallic sound emphasizes the strong beats and adds energy to the musical texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then \u003cstrong\u003eTiu and Canh\u003c\/strong\u003e add their delicate, high-pitched ringing tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vietnamese Base Drum keeps the rhythm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Metal Gong creates the accents.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiu and Canh add the delicate highlights.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree distinctive sound colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut behind those sounds lies an entire cultural system in which \u003cstrong\u003ecraftspeople, performers, and audiences\u003c\/strong\u003e all contribute to the continuation of traditional Vietnamese music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Traditional Craftsmanship to Vietnamese Cultural Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of these three instruments reveals a deep connection between \u003cstrong\u003etraditional craftsmanship and Vietnamese performing arts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788855229011_1989997525281633212_2542806283316240232_ff8aee504e3d80288167271eb8f950e4.jpg?v=1788857687\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Vietnamese Base Drum begins with jackfruit wood and buffalo hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Metal Gong begins with a copper-based alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiu and Canh begin with two small metal instruments designed to produce different pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut all of them must pass through human hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw materials become musical instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusical instruments become sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound becomes music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd music becomes \u003cstrong\u003ecultural memory\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Cheo, music does much more than accompany singers. It supports the stage action, creates dramatic situations, opens and transitions between scenes, and helps performers express movement and emotion.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788855229886_1989997525281633212_2542806283316240232_d0098dc35a4625a7ee55a63f71d6f7de.jpg?v=1788857686\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chau Van, the Vietnamese Base Drum, Metal Gong, Tiu Canh, and other instruments help maintain rhythm, establish musical colors, and enhance the atmosphere of individual ritual and musical sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eXam, Tuong, and other traditional Vietnamese singing and performance forms\u003c\/strong\u003e, percussion instruments likewise contribute to distinctive rhythms and musical colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, when we hear a Vietnamese Base Drum, a Vietnamese Metal Gong, or Tiu and Canh, we are not simply hearing a musical instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are hearing \u003cstrong\u003ea part of the memory of Vietnamese traditional performing arts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788855229982_1989997525281633212_2542806283316240232_e5a477a16a44da1a39077fac47d5866f.jpg?v=1788857687\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne drumbeat provides support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne resonant metal tone creates a highlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne delicate Tiu Canh sound adds a shimmering accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd behind every sound are the hands of people who have practiced, preserved, and passed on their craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vietnamese Base Drum, Vietnamese Metal Gong, and Tiu Canh – three traditional Vietnamese instruments, three distinctive sounds, and one shared story about craftsmanship, artistry, and the enduring spirit of Vietnamese culture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vietcraft.art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54055514931384,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0326\/7512\/files\/1788855229011_1989997525281633212_2542806283316240232_ff8aee504e3d80288167271eb8f950e4.jpg?v=1788857687","url":"https:\/\/vietcraft.art\/fr\/products\/combo-of-3-sets-of-vietnamese-traditional-musical-instruments-bass-drum-trong-de-metal-gong-thanh-la-and-small-gongs-tiu-canh","provider":"Vietcraft.art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}