The Never-Stopping Chattering

Pipa (Chinese Lute) has its origin dated back to the Qin Dynasty (221-206
BC). As Pipa evolved, it was heavily influenced by Persian culture during the
Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) when the two great civilizations crossed over
with each other, and became one of the most popular instruments in China ever
since then.

As Pipa prospered in the most powerful Chinese dynasty, it left tremendous
markings in the Chinese literature and culture. Pipa is most well-known for
its rapid, successive playing style. A famous quote from a Chinese poem has
it nailed: "[sounds like] the pearls, large and small, on a jade plate fall".

Extraordinary Playability

ChineePipa contains various types of legato, tremolo, trills, rolls, slaps,
and staccato, as well as special techniques, phrases and articulations. The
note range is from A3 to D7 (for most patches).

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