According to a report published by Xinhua in May 2018, a collection of ancient jaw harps were unearthed at the Shimao ruins, ...

Kouxian, or ancient jaw harp, is the earliest string instrument that has been found in China. By placing kouxian between the lips and tapping it with the fingers, the instrument can produce sounds ...

Qiang people either play kouxian solo, or as an ensemble. While most of the melodies performed by kouxian are love songs, ...