Chang go (the traditional Korean hourglass-shaped drum)

With its hourglass shape, it is also called Se-yo-go which means slim-waisted drum. The trunk is mainly made of paulownia or sometimes of metal or other trees. The left side called Gungpyun is covered with cowhide, while the right side called Chaepyun with horse or ram skin. The trunk is made of paulownia wood. In accordance with the thick of leather, the sound is different. For example, if leather is thick, it produces low tones. On the other hand, if the leather is thin, it produces clearer and higher sounds. The part called Gulrae is moved left and right to control sound higher or lower. In short, Changgo is the leading Korean percussion instrument, which is used, in every Korean musical piece like Jeong-ak, Sanjo, Mu-ak, Jap-ga, Minyo and Nong-ak (farm music) .

coating with waterproof substances inside of the trunk, excellent durability and antibiosis

Features

Trunk made of paulownia wood, cowhide (or hide of dog, ram or horse), leather loop to control strings

Materials

55 ~ 62cm (long)

Size