Pipa

The pipa (Chinese: 琵琶, pípá) is a plucked instrument with a pear-shaped body, played similarly to a lute. It has 4-5 silk strings, and 5-30 frets, depending on the region in which it is made. These differences give the instrument a vast range of sounds.

It is known that both Iroh and Lieutenant Jee can play the pipa. Jee plays the pipa while Iroh sings "Four Seasons" in while at the ship's music night. Iroh played and sung "Leaves from the Vine" on the pipa to calm a crying boy while living in Ba Sing Se. Chong is a skilled player, and makes his living with it.

Known Players of the Pipa

 * Jee
 * Iroh
 * The Flamey-Os
 * Chong