The inch flute, a single-reed gas-sounding instrument of the Yi nationality, is named for its short body. When playing the cun flute, the pipe body is placed vertically, and the flute is held in one hand (left or right hand), and the thumb and index finger encircle the upper 1/3 of the pipe body. The palm is in the shape of a trumpet. Adjusts the tone volume. The mouth contains ...

The inch flute is a single-reed gas-sounding instrument of the Yi nationality. Named for its short body. The Yi language calls Mu Bimei, the Yi language "wood" means bamboo, and "bimei" means blowing, which means playing the flute. Popular in Yongren, Mouding and other places in Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The body of the inch flute is made of mangosteen ba...