Discovering Chinese Sound – Vol. 1

Curating Tradition: How We Select Chinese Instruments at AUCNMUSIC

At AUCNMUSIC, our dedication to Chinese traditional instruments is guided by one core principle: reverence for the art of sound. Behind every guzheng, erhu, pipa or dizi we offer is a careful selection process designed to honour both tradition and performance quality.

Each instrument we stock is sourced directly from established makers across China, many of whom uphold family workshops with decades of craftsmanship. Our internal criteria focus on tone clarity, material consistency, structural integrity, and visual detail. Before arriving at our warehouse, every item is personally tested, tuned, and inspected.

Rather than treating these instruments as commodities, we approach each one as a cultural piece — built to carry not only melodies, but memory.

“We choose instruments that speak — not just to the ear, but to heritage.”

Whether you’re a professional performer or a cultural enthusiast, you can trust that the instrument you receive from AUCNMUSIC is one we would proudly keep ourselves.