When people think of Chinese gongs and drums, most people think of Dhau Gong (opening gongs and deacon gongs). The Dhau Gong is handmade with a black centre and black edges, the centre point and edges retain their natural coating and the rest of the gong is lathed and polished to reveal its bronze colour. A perfect balance of durability and tone, the special craftsmanship and process creates a different tone from the traditional Chaozhou gongs, enriching the sound of the gongs with a deep…