{"product_id":"traditional-chinese-xun-ocarina","title":"Traditional Chinese Xun Ocarina","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Xun (埙), also known as the Chinese Ocarina, is one of the oldest wind instruments in China, used for thousands of years.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHandcrafted from \u003cstrong\u003eterracotta clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, it features a rounded, egg-shaped body and a bevelled mouthpiece that's blown across to produce sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis model has \u003cstrong\u003eten finger holes\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing players to shift between notes, and is tuned in \u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e tone\u003c\/strong\u003e stays\u003cstrong\u003e soft\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewarm\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e slightly haunting\u003c\/strong\u003e, a quality that comes from the closed-chamber resonance of the terracotta clay itself, even at a higher tuning like F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eancient China\u003c\/strong\u003e, the xun was used during \u003cstrong\u003eritual ceremonies and court music\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly under the Shang and Zhou dynasties, often played alongside other traditional instruments such as the guqin or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tuningforkandco.com\/products\/dizi-chinese-bamboo-flute\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"dizi chinese bamboo flute\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebamboo flutes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eToday, it's treasured for \u003cstrong\u003etraditional music\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emeditation practice\u003c\/strong\u003e, and as a \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted decorative art piece\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIncluded Accessories: Storage Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: Terracotta Clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNumber of Notes: 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eKey: F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNumber of Chambers: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStyle: Traditional, Inline Ocarina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions: 13 x 7.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 0.240 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; GUARANTEE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFree Shipping Australia-Wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDelivery: 8 to 13 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll Prices Include GST \u0026amp; Customs – No Hidden Fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tuning Fork And Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54316984697169,"sku":"14:350852#F Tone Right Hand","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2902\/9713\/files\/TraditionalChineseXunOcarina.webp?v=1784046680","url":"https:\/\/www.tuningforkandco.com\/products\/traditional-chinese-xun-ocarina","provider":"Tuning Fork And Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}