Music for Youth: Instruments of the World – Ney

Ney

Country of Origin: Saudi Arabia
Instrument Family: Woodwind

The ney is a type of flute that has been played for thousands of years in ancient Egypt, making it one of the oldest musical instruments in existence. It consists of a hollow cylinder with fingerholes. It is much more difficult to play than the modern flute because the blowhole remains open, with the lips almost covering the rim.

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