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An Introduction To The World Of Shakuhachi, The Japanese Flute


Introduction

Shakuhachi is a Japanese flute that has been played for more than 1000 years. It is the traditional instrument of the Zen Buddhist monks who play in the mountains and valleys of Japan. The shakuhachi is made from a single piece of bamboo and has only four finger holes (in contrast, Western flutes have several).

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Rattle, the African musical instrument


 

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Introduction of African Rattle

It’s originated in the African continent. It comes under the idiophone musical instrument group. Idiophone expresses the meaning self sounding instruments. In Ancient Egypt, rattles were used during funerary rituals. At present time it is being used as a percussion instrument. Rattle produces sound by the vibration created with their body.

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Yangqin – The Chinese Dulcimer


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What is Yangqin?

Yangqin is an instrument that originated in Central Asia but got prominence in China. But few theories are there to oppose the fact that it had been invented by the Chinese solely without any foreign influence. Some research discovered the instrument may have been introduced by land, through the Silk route, or by sea, through the port of Guangzhou (Canton). Yangqin is the hammered dulcimer. It is played by hitting strings with a pair of bamboo mallets, the size of a chopstick. Models vary in size, range, and quality. They usually include an ornate folding stand. It is also sometimes called the “Chinese piano”. It is having slightly over 4 octaves.

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Violin The String Instrument


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This is one of the oldest string instruments which evolved during the Renaissance. In the 16th century, approximately 1550 first constructed Violin in Italy. The smallest and highest-pitched of the string instrument family. Sometimes it used to be called a fiddle. Belongs to the chordophone family. It is widely used in Western music, whether it is folk, country music, or jazz, rock can accompany any orchestra or can play alone as a solo instrument.

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Bagpipes the Scottish wind instrument


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The most ancient wind instrument originated in Europe. It was found in Europe in the early 9th century. Highlands of Scotland is got to be mentioned with the bagpipes especially. As a rustic instrument in many cultures bagpiper was used because a herdsman had the necessary materials at hand. It was made of goat or sheepskin and a reed pipe.

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