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Name: PAIGU
Classification: membranophone
Origin: Chinese

     paigu
    Photo credits: Minni Ang

    The gu is a Chinese drum used within the percussion section in the Chinese orchestra. The paigu (photo above) is just a pair of gu. The drum is played using wooden sticks.

    Sticks
    Paigu Sticks
    Photo Credits: Julie Tan

    Audio Examples

Audio Example
An example of how the gu sounds