Abstract
Resonance frequencies and tonal system are investigated on a set of ancient Chinese bells named “Piao-shi bianzhong.” According to the measurement of 12 bells preserved in Kyoto, it is found that a simple relation between frequency and size holds well. The relation tells frequency of a bell inversely proportional to square of its linear measure. It is reasonable to conclude that the set was cast for a heptatonic scale which is very similar to F# major in our days. Preceding studies in history and archaeology on Piaoshi bells are also shortly reviewed.
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