Peacock Zither 孔雀古琴
Spatial Dynamics [Spring 2024]
From the tuner pegs to its body, this instrument is made entirely of reclaimed and second hand wood. I drew inspiration from two traditional instruments from my heritage, a Chinese zither and Mayuri Veena from India. It’s invention was inspired by the call of peacocks. Exploring these different sounds allowed me to combine the musical worlds of both my cultures.
Materials:
- Reclaimed spruce plank
- Violin tuner pegs
- Silk Guqin strings
- Cedar scraps
- Bamboo feet