Egyptian Single Reed Bamboo Nay Flute      Model: [EMI0005]   $64.99 Qty: Description: Egyptian handcrafted single reed bamboo cane nay flute (set of 7 nay of different sizes). The nay (nai, nye, ney) is a simple, long, end-blown flute that is the main wind instrument of Middle Eastern music and the only wind instrument in classical Arabic music. The current name is the word "Ney" which is Persian for "reed". It is the material from which the Ney is made. It is very ancient instrument. It is more than 5 thousand years old. The nay is literally as old as the pyramids. The oldest forms of the Ney dates back to the age of the pyramids. Ney players are seen in wall paintings in the Egyptian pyramids. The nay is made of a long piece of straight bamboo pipes (Nile Reed). It usually has 6 front holes and 1 back hole for the thumb. Tunes in different scales can be played by using Nays of various lengths. Lengths are approximate and may vary: 30", 27" 25", 22", 21", 19", 16". Available Nay Types: - Educational Nay Set - Amateurs Nay Set - Professional Nay Set - Top Pro Nay Set (premium quality made and signed by Adel Fouad) Available Options: Nay Set Type: Educational SetAmateurs Set (+$35.00)Professional Set (+$165.00)Top Pro Set (+$495.00)

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