User Manual

75A User’s Guide to Garritan World Instruments
THE WIND INSTRUMENTS
ARIA name: Description: Controls:
China
Sheng e Sheng, or Chinese Mouth Organ, is a
multiple free-reed instrument consisting of a
bundle of 13-17 vertical pipes fastened togeth-
er. Sound is produced by blowing air into a
mouthpiece at the base and covering the holes
on the various pipes. e Sheng can produce
interesting chords as well as single notes, and is
used as both a solo and accompanying instru-
ment. Also called Shung.
• Range: C4- C7
Vel (attack), MW
(vol/eq), Porta, Lgth,
VAR1, VAR2, FiltLv,
FiltFq, VibSpd,
Vib Amt, AirNs,
Fluttr, Auto-Legato,
BndSpd, Keyswitches
Suona e Suona is a double-reed wind instrument
with a aring metal bell at its end. It has a
distinctively loud tone and is used in Chinese
traditional music ensembles and outdoor per-
formances. e Suona is also known as a Laba.
• Range: C4 - G6
Vel (attack), MW
(vol/eq), Porta, Lgth,
VAR1, VAR2, FiltLv,
FiltFq, VibSpd,
Vib Amt, AirNs,
Fluttr, Auto-Legato,
BndSpd, Keyswitches
Xiao e Xiao is a Chinese end-blown ute that has
been used in Chinese music for over two mille-
nenia. e instrument has six nger holes and
is played vertically—similarly to the Shakuha-
chi. It is usually made of dark brown bamboo.
e Xiao has a soft and low tone. e Xiao is
also known as the the Di Xiao or Dong Xiao.
• Range: C3- C7
Vel (attack), MW
(vol/eq), Porta, Lgth,
VAR1, VAR2, FiltLv,
FiltFq, VibSpd,
Vib Amt, AirNs,
Fluttr, Auto-Legato,
BndSpd, Keyswitches