| Description |
It has been used for about 1000 years ago. Jade flute is proof that is excavated in Kan Su State,at china.
This flute was Kachin traditional instrument.
Bamboo joint that grows from hill-side cultivation is chopped and dried. It is perforated by using drill.
There are a total of 8 perforated holes including 6 finger holes, two vent holes for enunciation. The flute with no reed is called flute and the flute with reed is called whirling flute. It has to be blown from air holes and the finger holes are made for opening and closing to produce traditional melody. It has to be played together with oboe, drum, gong and cymbal. Pyi Htaung flute is played for all kinds of Manao house-warming ceremony, grating party and honorable ceremony. |
