Naiyi

Naiyi (pinyin: nǎi yī), also known as wooden flute and horizontal flute, is a fringe air-sounding instrument of Uyghur, Uzbek, Tajik and other ethnic groups, popular in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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type：edge air musical instrument
nickname：wooden flute, flute
Pinyin：nǎi yī
popular area：Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
material：wooden

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The historical origin and current situation of Naiyi

Naiyi has a long history. In the frescoes of the Kizil Grottoes in Baicheng, Xinjiang (excavated in the 2nd century AD), there are already images of playing Naiyi.

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Nai's playing method and music

Naiyi's performance is very characteristic: he has a heavier luck, a tighter tone, and a strong contrast in volume, which can better express the style of Uyghur, Uzbek and Tajik music.

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Nai's material and structure

The tube body is made of wood, usually made of locally grown apple wood, apricot wood, and jujube wood. The wooden stick is hollowed out into a tube shape, with different specifications and sizes, ranging from 40 cm to 50 cm in length.

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