China: Music of the Pipa

Hong Shao shows how to pluck and strum the pipa, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument. She performs “Bring Me a Rose,” then explains how and why she learned to play. The segment concludes with the performance of “Flower Festival.”

Classroom activities and discussion questions available on PBS LearningMedia.

Visit PBS LearningMedia Resource

See more resources for:

EducatorsLearners

See more resources about:

K-12The Arts