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   What is a wooden fish?

   • Wooden fish are often (in Chinese temples) placed on the left of the altar, alongside a bell bowl, its metal percussion counterpart. Wooden fish often rest on a small embroidered cushion to prevent unpleasant knocking sounds caused from the fish lying on the surface of a hard table or ground, as well as to avoid damage to the instrument.

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   What is a wooden fish percussion instrument?

   • There are two types of this percussion instrument called the wooden fish. The first one has round carved scales, while the second one is rectangular. The second type of wooden fish is usually suspended in the dining halls of Buddhist temples. According to the Buddhist, the fish does not close their eyes.

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   What is a wooden fish used for in Buddhism?

   • Wooden fish often used in rituals usually involving the recitation of sutras, mantras, or other Buddhist texts. In Chan Buddhism, the wooden fish serve to maintain rhythm during chanting. In Pure Land Buddhism, they are used when chanting the name of Amitabha .

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   Where did wooden fish come from?

   • There is an interesting legend explaining the origin of wooden fish. Many years ago, a Chinese Buddhist went to India for scriptures. On his way, he was blocked by a wide flooded river with no bridge or boat nearby. At that moment, a big fish swam up to carry the Buddhist across the river.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Wooden_fishWooden fish - Wikipedia

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   A wooden fish, also known as a Chinese temple block, wooden bell, or muyu, is a type of woodblock that originated from East Asia that is used by monks and lay people in the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism.

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   • Romanization: toksitu
   • Traditional Chinese: 木魚

3. innovasan.com › wooden-fish-musical-instrumentThe Ultimate Guide to Wooden Fish Musical Instruments ...

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   Feb 11, 2024 · Have you ever heard of the wooden fish? It’s a percussion instrument that’s been used in traditional Chinese music for centuries. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? In this article, I’ll take a closer look at the wooden fish, exploring its history, construction, and playing techniques.

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   Sep 14, 2016 · Percussion master Bobby Sanabria tells you more about the history of the güiro, and demonstrates some patterns that you can use when playing it.Learn more at...

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   Aug 30, 2020 · The "Wooden Fish" also called "Mu-Yu"serves to keep the rhythm during Surta chanting. In this video, you will learn one of famous Buddhist instruments "wooden fish". What is the meaning...

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   • Author: Great Compassion Bodhi Prajna Temple 大悲菩提寺

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GüiroGüiro - Wikipedia

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   The güiro (Spanish pronunciation:) is a percussion instrument consisting of an open-ended, hollow gourd with parallel notches cut in one side. It is played by rubbing a stick or tines (see photo) along the notches to produce a ratchet sound.

   • Classification: Idiophone, can be made from wood, gourd, metal, plastic or fiberglass
   • Hornbostel–Sachs classification: 112.23, (Scraped idiophone, vessel)

   • Other names: Güira, rascador, güícharo (Puerto Rican, made from plastic), candungo, carracho, rayo

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9. soundgenetics.com › guide-to-the-wooden-fishGuide to the Wooden Fish | Sound Genetics

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   The wooden fish is a percussion instrument that is made out of a hollow wooden block. Sometimes, a variety of wooden fishes were made of plastics. Buddhist priests usually used this instrument to beat rhythms when they are chanting scriptures. Also known as the Mokugyo, Chinese temple block or wooden bell, this drum originated in

10. en.chinaculture.org › library › 2008-01The Legend of the Wooden Fish - Chinaculture.org

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    May 6, 2024 · The "wooden fish" is a percussion instrument made of a hollow wooden block originally used by Buddhist priests to beat rhythms when chanting scriptures. These are two kinds of wooden fish: one is round with carved scales and the other is rectangular and suspended in front of dinning halls of Buddhist temples.