Hanging Gong Each gong comes with a mallet & string for hanging. Their traditional beauty will tie the room together, whether it's your home or office. Nothing has the ability to transport us to another Time & place quite like the brilliant resonance of a gong. For over a thousand years, gongs of various types have played an important role in both the religious & secular music of many Asian cultures. Gongs were sounded to chase away Evil spirits, warn of invading armies, heal the sick & invoke the spirits of the dead. To be touched by a gong was said to bring happiness & strength. Today, This revered instrument of Warriors, emperors, princes & priests adds a special aura to any setting. How to play a wind gong When played with a padded mallet they produce a complex wave of musical tones. When struck with a drumstick they sound more like the bells in a large clock. Wind gongs are available in a range of sizes, with each size having its own distinct sound. Smaller sizes have a higher pitch and less power while the larger sizes are deeper, richer, and ring with more power and sustain. Product Details: Material: Copper Steel Alloy; Size: 15cm/18cm/25cm/32cm/36cm Package Including: The gong instrument set include one gong,one wooden mallet,one red ribbon,one red stringWarm Notice: When someone is beating the gong,others are not allow to touch the surface on the gong or very close in case getting hurt.