The musical instrument used by the lead singer of Fanyinshe when singing "Kangding Xiansen" in the "China Tibetan Singing Club" was a string bell (made by the members of Fanyinshe themselves), a niche percussion instrument. Several small bells in the shape of a horseshoe (or semicircle, rod shape, etc.) strung out of metal produce sounds through vibrations caused by knocking, shaking or shaking.

Can be used on the strong beat or weak beat of the music respectively. When using it, you can shake it naturally with one hand in each hand; you can also hold the bell in your right hand and strike it in the heart of your left hand.

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Introduction to other niche percussion instruments

1. Vibraphone

It is similar to a xylophone, but the keys are made of metal. Usually made of brass or aluminum alloy. There is a syringe under the keys. The most special feature is that a rotating fan leaf is installed on the top of each branch tube and is connected to the motor next to the piano body. When the power is supplied and the switch is turned on, the fan blades can rotate, causing the sound tube to be opened and closed continuously.

2. The cowbell

is shaped like a square pyramid. Occasionally found in popular music, it is a regular instrument in some musical forms (such as salsa). The origin of "cowbell" is the bell that hangs around the neck of a cow. Meanwhile, Alpine ringing and Latin ringing are also related to cowbells.

As a percussion instrument, the rhythm pattern of the cowbell is usually syncopated. Because it is not a regular instrument in the drum set, there is no unified notation for cowbells. It is usually recorded at the top, with triangular note heads to distinguish it from toms.