What are the characteristics of sheng?

Sheng timbre is bright and sweet, high notes are crisp and transparent, midrange is soft and full, bass is deep and deep, and the volume is loud. Moreover, among the traditional wind instruments in China, it is also the only instrument that can play harmony. When playing with other musical instruments, it can play the role of harmonizing the timbre and enriching the sound of the band. In large national orchestras, sheng sometimes uses three kinds of sheng: treble, alto and bass. Nowadays, after the reform, Sheng has become a solo instrument with rich expressive force, which can not only play vigorous and powerful tunes, but also play beautiful and lyrical melodies, such as "proud as a peacock" and "Phoenix Spread its Wings".