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Pa lwei (small Flute)
The flute (pa lwei) is a wind instrument which consists of a hollow tubed played by blowing through a hole at one end. There are two kinds of Myanmar flutes: The "khin balwei" and the "kjo palwei". The khin balwei is commonly played. It has a ventage and a reed at the blowing end. The kjo balwei has no reed. Blowing the kjo balwei may be seen in the murals at Ananda and Mingalar Zedi in Bagan. Earlier flutes are wood or plastic. The ventage holes are made according to the diameter of the bamboo. Altogether 10 holes are perforated: seven finger holes, thumb- hole, the membrance hole and the "pinkelu" hole. The membrance hole is now not made because it tends to produce a shrill sound.\nIn preparing the tube, the lowest hole is perforated at two- thirds of the way up the flute. Then the six holes are perforated at distances according to the diameter of the bamboo. The thumb- hole is perforated on the lower side of the flute at the point half- way between the upper sixth and seventh hole. The "pinleku: vent hole is perforated between the topmost finger hole and the tube end. The membrane hole lies between the vent hole and the seventh hole.\nThe flute can be seen playing together with the shawm in pot- drum troupe, dobat troupe, classical music troupe, modern music troupe. The flute comes in two sizes: the big and small. The flute can cover the chromatic scale.
Myanmar -
Pa lwei (Big Flute)
The flute (pa lwei) is a wind instrument which consists of a hollow tubed played by blowing through a hole at one end. There are two kinds of Myanmar flutes: The "khin balwei" and the "kjo palwei". The khin balwei is commonly played. It has a ventage and a reed at the blowing end. The kjo balwei has no reed. Blowing the kjo balwei may be seen in the murals at Ananda and Mingalar Zedi in Bagan. Earlier flutes are wood or plastic. The ventage holes are made according to the diameter of the bamboo. Altogether 10 holes are perforated: seven finger holes, thumb- hole, the membrance hole and the "pinkelu" hole. The membrance hole is now not made because it tends to produce a shrill sound.\nIn preparing the tube, the lowest hole is perforated at two- thirds of the way up the flute. Then the six holes are perforated at distances according to the diameter of the bamboo. The thumb- hole is perforated on the lower side of the flute at the point half- way between the upper sixth and seventh hole. The "pinleku: vent hole is perforated between the topmost finger hole and the tube end. The membrane hole lies between the vent hole and the seventh hole. \nThe flute can be seen playing together with the shawm in pot- drum troupe, dobat troupe, classical music troupe, modern music troupe. The flute comes in two sizes: the big and small. The flute can cover the chromatic scale.
Myanmar -
Shan Tee Toon War Saun (Bamboo harp)
A piece of Wah Poe Bamboo is cut in length of 2 feet closing with the joint at the both ends. The bamboo membrane wall is stripped with a small sharp knife for the strings of the harp. The harp has the five strings including two base strings and three rhythm strings. After stripping the membrane wall, a sound hole is bored at the middle of the bamboo. Over the sound hole, two base strings are attached to a bamboo flat in the length of 3 inch fraying about an inch at both ends. Three rhythm strings are played with a plectrum pressing the bamboo flat attached of two base strings. When the bamboo flat is beaten with the thumb, the long drum sound is produced and when three strings are played, the sound of gong set is produced.\n-18 inches in length\n- 12 inches in circumference\n- 1 inch parted between the two base strings\n- 1 inch parted from each other among three rhythm strings
Myanmar 2014-07-03 -
Jeinpaw Pyi Htaung (Bamboo Flute)
Pyi Htaung flute was Kachin traditional instrument. This flute has been used for about 1000 years ago. Bamboo is used to make the joint of the Jeinpaw Pyi Htaung. 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. Pyi Htaung flute has to be played together with oboe, drum, gong and cymbal. It is played for all kinds of Manao house-warming ceremony, grating party and honorable ceremony.\nThe size of Instrument is below.\n-1 feet 7 inches in length\n-4 inches in Length tip bamboo joint from air hole\n-5.5 inches in Length air hole from finger hole\n-1 feet in Length of tip flute from vent hole\n-2.5 feet in gridth
Myanmar 2014-08-11 -
Kayan Violin and Guitars Band
Kayan violin is made of Yamane (Gemelinaarborea). The body of the violin (Kayan) is carved out of Yamane (Gemelinaarborea) and covered with Yamane (Gemelinaar borea). There are four strings and four tuning pegs. Tayawdu guitar is also made of Yamane (Gemelinaarborea). Both are made by Kayan themselves. Since yore, these instruments have been preserved and handed down from generation to generation as a traditional heritage. There is no exact record in what year and era it appeared. It can be played together with violin, drum and timing cymbals and clapper which are Kayans’ traditional instruments.
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Ca trù Singing
Ca trù is a complex form of sung poetry found in the north of Viet Nam using lyrics written in traditional Vietnamese poetic forms. Ca trù groups comprise three performers: a female singer who uses breathing techniques and vibrato to create unique ornamented sounds, while playing the clappers or striking a wooden box, and two instrumentalists who produce the deep tone of a three-stringed lute and the strong sounds of a praise drum. Some Ca trù performances also include dance. The varied forms of Ca trù fulfill different social purposes, including worship singing, singing for entertainment, singing in royal palaces and competitive singing. Ca trù has fifty-six different musical forms or melodies, each of which is called thể cách. Folk artists transmit the music and poems that comprise Ca trù pieces by oral and technical transmission, formerly, within their family line, but now to any who wish to learn. Ongoing wars and insufficient awareness caused Ca trù to fall into disuse during the twentieth century. Although the artists have made great efforts to transmit the old repertoire to younger generations, Ca trù is still under threat of being lost due to the diminishing number and age of practitioners.
Viet Nam 2013 -
Infamous but Captivating Lakhe Dance of Nepal_Lakhe Dance Music
Namaste! A legendary Lakhe is one of the cultural symbols of Newar indigenous community of Nepal. Its flamboyant mask dance performance is jubilant to watch during Newar festivals. A terrifying Lakhe however able to assimilate with local community and became a popular household name has certainly assure its existence. \n\nLakhe Dance Music.\nMusical instruments Dhime (a drum) and Bhushya (cymbals) are played in Lakhe dance. The musics are loud, abrupt, and continuous; it requires endurance and strength to keep up with.
Nepal 2017-11-09 -
Kayah Monu Malt Hpa (male) Bamboo Flute
This instrument is made of thin bamboo. That bamboo can be got from a long distance. The bamboo is cut as needed and bored two holes on the beside of the bamboo and a hole on the upper of its. This instrument is made by themselves. This instrument can be played together with drum, gong and cymbals on the occasions of the wedding, funereal, housewarming and “deeku” means Kayans’ traditional festival. Since yore, this flute has been preserved and handed down from generation to generation as a traditional heritage. There is no exact record in what year and era it appeared.
Myanmar 2014-07-07 -
Mawt Phar (Male) (Bamboo flute)
This instrument is made of thin bamboo. That bamboo can be got from a long distance. The bamboo is cut as needed and bored two holes on the beside of the bamboo and a hole on the upper of its. This instrument is made by themselves. This instrument can be played together with drum, gong and cymbals on the occasions of the wedding, funereal, housewarming and “deeku” means Kayans’ traditional festival. Since yore, this flute has been preserved and handed down from generation to generation as a traditional heritage. There is no exact record in what year and era it appeared.\n-28.3 cm in the length of the flute\n-3.9 cm in the length between the base of the flute and the hole on the beside of the flute\n-2.3 cm in the circumference of the flute
Myanmar 2014-07-07 -
Larchike Sanwaitant (three strings guitar)
Sarkarwar wood has to be made hollow guitar body, three strings of edible creeper are put on it. Peg is made with bamboo. Three strings are struck by hand. It can be played traditional song of Lusi, Zaiwar, Lawwal and Larchade. It can be played together with drum, flute and gong during special day and ceremonies.\n-2 feet 3 inches in length\n-9.5 inches in Length of sound body\n-5 inches in Width of sound body\n-2 inches in High of sound body\n-1 feet 6 inches in Length of arm of guitar
Myanmar 2014-08-18 -
Mawt Mu (Female) (Bamboo flute)
This instrument is made of thin bamboo. That bamboo from remote hilly regions is cut as required and then smoked , that is, played on the rock above the fireplace. This instrument is made by themselves. This instrument can be played together with drum, gong and cymbals on the occasions of wedding, funereal, housewarming and “deeku” means Kayans’ traditional festival. At the “ deeku” festival , flute (Mawt Mu ) is mainly played. The instrument is melodic instrument. It is learnt that it is completely matched only if Mawt pha ( Male) flute and Mawt mu ( female ) flute are played together.\n-16.7 cm in the length of the first flute \n-15 cm in the length of the second flute \n-12.1 cm in the length of the third flute \n-10.5 cm in the length of the fourth flute\n-9.3 cm in the length of the fifth flute\n-7.9 cm in the length of the sixth flute \n-1.3 cm in the circumference of the first flute\n-1.1 cm in the circumference of the second flute \n-1 cm in the circumference of the third flute\n-0.8 cm in the circumference of the fourth flute\n-0.8 cm in the circumference of the fifth flute\n-0.5 cm in the circumference of the sixth flute \n-10.9 cm in the length of the upper flute\n-15.5 cm in the length of the base flute
Myanmar 2014-07-07 -
Beleo Te (small gong)
Melt brass and pour into mold of its shape. According to the song, it has to be played with a small striker or hammer used in playing. It can be played at the same time with drum and horns.\n-1 feet 1 inch in length\n-1.5 inches in wide\n-3 inches in circumference
Myanmar 2014-02-16