Pipe Binding Finger Hole   Windchest Mouthpiece Blow Hole     With a history of over 3,000 years, the Sheng is one of the oldest Chinese instruments whose manufacture and use were documented in ancient Chinese history. The traditional Sheng is made up of 13 or 14 pieces of reeds, but the number of reeds of the modern Sheng varies from 21 to 32. As the Sheng can produce chords as well as single notes, it is effective as both a solo and accompanying instrument. Its pleasing and expressive tones are particularly appealing to the audience.