1, Gong holding mode
The way to hold a gong is usually that the thumb, index finger and middle finger of the left hand hold the gong edge, the ring finger and little finger hold the gong surface, and the thumb and index finger of the right hand hold the gong hammer; A small gong is a gong in the left hand and a gong hammer in the right hand.
2, percussion tools
Small gongs do not have special gong-knocking instruments, but generally use gong boards or hammers; Hand gongs use special gong knocking instruments, including gong boards, small gong boards, gong hammers, etc.
3. The size of the gong
Generally speaking, the diameter of the hand gong is larger than that of the small gong, generally between 10 ~ 15cm, while the diameter of the hand gong is generally between 15 ~ 20cm.
4. Volume and timbre
Because the hand gong is bigger, the volume is relatively bigger and the timbre is deeper and thicker; The volume of the small gong is relatively small, and the timbre is more crisp and bright.
5, the use of methods and skills
The methods and skills of using hand gongs and small gongs are different. The operation of hand gong is more complicated, and it needs to cooperate with the movements and strength of the body to knock out the best effect; The operation of the small gong is relatively simple, mainly relying on the strength and skill of the wrist.
6, the role in the band
In the band, the roles of hand gong and small gong are also different. Hand gong is usually used as the main rhythmic instrument to control the rhythm and beat of the whole band; The small gong is more as a color instrument, which increases the brightness, rhythm and atmosphere of music.