In the 1970s, in the Chuxiong Yi area of Yunnan, my country, a unique folk musical instrument appeared, the inch flute. According to legend, its creator is Qi Ruyun, a young Yi nationality.

That year, Qi Ruyun chopped up the bamboo of the mountain, and after careful selection of materials and careful operation, he made a small and exquisite Qilu. Just when he was glad for his success, he accidentally broke the Qilu in half, and the six buttons The sound holes became three.

He was very annoyed, but unwilling to stop there, he simply picked up the half of the reed with the reed and blew it hard, but he accidentally pressed his teeth on the reed and made a beautiful and beautiful sound. He repeatedly groped and tried to play, and realized that the segmental vibration of the reed could change the pitch. A brand new instrument was born.

Since then, he has used the inch flute to "talk" and convey his feelings, and has composed and performed many pieces of Yi music. After continuous efforts, the inch flute has become more expressive and has now become a popular and popular instrument of the Yi nationality.