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In traditional Chinese music, the pipa is a mesmerizing instrument whose melodious tone and rich expression make it an indispensable part of Chinese culture. Pipa is not only a musical instrument, but also a cultural symbol, representing the precipitation and inheritance of Chinese culture for thousands of years. Its sound is both intoxicating and evocative of history, tradition and beauty.
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Pipa Production Process
Production Process / 01
Carving Pipa Raw Wood Blanks
First of all, pipa pear-shaped shape with template on the wood, the billet wood of pipa is mostly sandalwood, mahogany, the excess wood of the harp body is chiseled out with tools, so that it becomes an empty cavity, generally the depth of the bore is about 4cm
Production Process / 02
Hand-Crafted Planing Of The Pipa Body
With the hand plane body, further processing to do fine, until the shape meets the requirements, scraping the panel, also called the clean surface, at the same time in the clean surface, this work is best to be carried out under the guidance of experienced masters.
Production Process / 03
Make The Pipa Head
Pipa first class material should be consistent with the body, and the thickness of the pipa head material is 4cm. After the template surface is out, the general shape is polished by the machine, and then the groove with the arc is filed by hand, also known as the “open brain seam”.
Production Process / 04
Make The Pipa Head
The head wood and the back board are a piece of material opened out, the color, the density is unified, will be more harmonious, cut out the head wood, the joint grinding smooth, convenient bonding, and then use natural adhesive.
Production Process / 05
Install The Pipa Head Onto The Body
As a decoration, it is essential to connect the part of the installation of the head flower with the neck of the lute, and choose the same material of the wood, which can be seamless after processing. This is working on the head.
Production Process / 06
Wrap Hands Are Typically Made Of Bamboo
Securely bond the wrap hands to the soundboard, using glue to firmly attach the bridge and wrap hands to the soundboard. Repeat the process for all bridges, adjusting them to the appropriate angle and distance for each string, continuously adjusting until satisfied.