The Chinese guqin [1] tends to defy this trend. The somewhat surprising thing is that it's extremely pleasant and relaxing to listen to even for somebody who di

The Chinese guqin [1] tends to defy this trend. The somewhat surprising thing is that it's extremely pleasant and relaxing to listen to even for somebody who did not grow up with it. You'd think the acharacteristic playing patterns for it would be jarring to a foreign ear. [1] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ninn-CfAMy8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ninn-CfAMy8