Bansuri

Bansuri

Mohsen Sadeghzade

Bawu China

Bawu

Mohsen Sadeghzade

The bawu looks like a transverse flute but it is a free reed instrument. It has a hardwood body with a copper or bronze reed. Although often thought to be a traditional instrument associated with various ethnic minorities, it is more likely a relatively recent invention.

Xun China

Xun

Mohsen Sadeghzade

The Xun, an egg shaped vessel flute is considered one of the oldest musical instruments in China and has been in use for seven thousand years. The Xun was traditionally made of baked clay or bone before being made from ceramics. Sentence deleted here. The Xun is the only surviving example of an ‘earth’ instrument.

Hulusi China

Hulusi

Mohsen Sadeghzade

Siku Chile

Siku

Mohsen Sadeghzade

Duduk Armenia

Duduk

Mohsen Sadeghzade