They are made of multiple pipes of bamboo, each having a free reed also of bamboo.
There is also a percussion instrument called a Yu. It is made from wood in the shape of a tiger with serated teeth. It is played by striking the teeth with a bamboo whisk. Unfortunately I couldn't find a picture.
Oh cool! I bet it sounds very mystical.
ReplyDeleteI would like that instrument simply because it's made out of bamboo! I like bamboo very much! When ever I see bamboo trees I have to stop, feel and admire it!
ReplyDeleteThe percussion Yu sounds like an interesting piece to look upon and to hear!
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In addition to being an interesting post, this will also help me when I'm playing Words with Friends! (I am behind! Need to get my "Y" post up! :-)
ReplyDeleteAnother one I've never heard of. You've really come up with some great stuff during this challenge! Have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one of those before!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet it has a haunting sound.
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ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this but it appears as if it could double as a pair of chopsticks I could actually use.
ReplyDeleteWhat? No video? Now I want to hear a yu. Hmmm . . . I feel like a Dr. Suess imposter.
ReplyDeleteI never heard of this instrument, but it looks interesting.:)
ReplyDeleteHow interesting - of course I never heard of this instrument, either. And of course I now want to know what it sounds like!
ReplyDeleteThat's one weird looking instrument... wonder what it sounded like? I found you through a-z and am now following you.
ReplyDeleteThe Yu looks fancifal. It must have sounded like a mini orchestra with all sorts of notes coming out of the pipes. So funny that it's held together with a more conventional pipe.
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