Warm Lotus
CNY 5000
THE KAOJI SYSTEM
Kaoji Series Guzheng
Grading Series
Designed for students and training centres — stable tuning and a comfortable action for graded exams and daily practice.
8 models in this series
Choosing Within the Series
| Model | Guide price | Positioning | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Lotus | CNY 5000 | Exam workhorse | Exam candidates, studio orders |
| Lady of Refinement | CNY 5000 | Refined appearance | Adult learners and showcases |
| Among the Clouds | CNY 5500 | Grades 1–6 mainstay | Beginner to intermediate run |
| Flower Field | CNY 5500 | Youth colourways | Children and music classrooms |
| Cherry Blossom | CNY 5500 | Grades 5–8 | Intermediate exams and contests |
| Dancing Butterflies | CNY 7000 | School entry and contests | Students using guzheng for entry |
| Falling Petals | CNY 7000 | Stage presence | Competitions and showcases |
| A Lotus Stem | CNY 8560 | Exam price, recital voice | Families planning one long buy |
What to Look For
The Kaoji series is aimed at exam students and training studios. What matters is not a spectacular tone but stable tuning, consistent action, and the ability to take two or three hours of daily practice. Instruments are calibrated to a common tuning and string height before release, so students do not have to relearn their touch on every instrument.
The most common mistake is buying the most expensive instrument on day one. Higher grades demand more volume and expression; at lower grades, a concert-grade instrument with heavy tension and a firm action can actually get in the way of developing technique. Choose for your current grade plus two levels of headroom.
For studios buying in batches, consistency of action across the batch matters more than the tone of any single instrument — students switch instruments without readjusting, and group lessons stay on schedule. See five criteria for institutional purchasing and choosing a guzheng for graded exams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How far will an exam-series instrument take a student?
- The series covers the full cycle from beginner to upper-intermediate, and the corresponding grade range is noted on each product page. Students aiming at music-specialist school admission should choose the upper models of this series.
- Is there a discount for batch procurement?
- Volume orders for studios and schools are quoted separately by quantity and model mix, usually below retail, with a specification list provided. Contact us with your numbers and scenario.
- How often does an exam instrument need tuning?
- New instruments stretch more in the first three months — check monthly. Once settled, once a quarter is enough. Frequent large tuning adjustments actually raise the risk of broken strings.
Further Reading
- Choosing a guzheng for graded exams: level, action and budget
- How the guzheng grading system works: what each level tests
- Choosing your first guzheng: tone, action and size
- Settling In: Pitch Stability on a New Instrument and After a Restring
- How to Read Guzheng Sheet Music
- Easy Guzheng Pieces for Beginners