Music of India: Shehnai
Considered
to be an auspicious instrument, Shehnai belongs to the category of
Aerophonic Instruments.
It is said to be of Persian origin and
is a one-reed instrument with six holes yielding soft and melodious sound.
Made of a smooth dark-grained black wood, the tube is narrower on the top
and widens towards the bottom affixed in a cup.
All the tunes of
full tone, half-tone and sharp notes can be played on this instrument
through breath control.
The notes are continuous and is
generally used in classical and light classical music.
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