The ancient sheng musical instrument originated in China and was introduced to Japan over a millennium ago. While the Japanese sho has retained much of its traditional form, its Chinese counterpart evolved significantly over time, now featuring a three-octave range. Recently, Chinese musician Wu Tong and Japanese musician Mayumi Miyata shared a stage in Beijing, celebrating the shared heritage and artistic developments of these historic instruments. #TheVibe #OsakaExpo2025 #Japan #Horizon https:

Sheng（笙 shēng）, a reed-pipe wind instrument, is a traditional Chinese polyphonic musical instrument. It is polyphonic and gaining popularity as a solo instrument. In large modern Chinese orchestras, it is used for both melody and accompaniment. | Learn Chinese

86K views · 284 reactions | Created more than 3,000 years ago, the traditional Chinese sheng, a reed pipe wind instrument that’s no walk in the park to play, is believed to have inspired the invention of the accordion and the harmonica. “Without Chinese culture and Chinese creativity, there would be no harmonica, there would be no saxophone,” said harmonica genius Sugar Blue. #TheVibe | China Plus Culture | Facebook