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Summary: Play the gong parts in the traditional southern style Chinese New Year Lion Dance; learn more from our expert kung fu and drum artist in this free Chinese drum video.
David Landrian-Shrewsbury & Julio Anta are instructors at Anta's Fitness and Self Defense in Miami (Doral) Florida. Mr. Anta has over 30 years experience in kung fu and fitness. He is...read more
"Hello! I’m Julio Anta of Anta’s Fitness & Self Defense in Miami, Florida. This is one of my instructors David Landrian-Shrewsbury, and on behalf of Expert Village, he will be demonstrating the lion dance drums and percussion. The gong provides a very straight regular rhythm for the drum to follow and also acts as almost a pace keeper for the remainder of the musicians. Additionally, the gong can play rhythms of it’s own that are more intricate. Additionally, the gong can produce a role during the bow and other parts that require a role. "
eHow Article: How to Play the Gong in the Chinese New Year Lion Dance