Surnai, or suona in Xinjiang, is a double-reed gas-sounding instrument of Uyghur, Uzbek and other ethnic groups. Uyghur is called Surnai and Suonai, and there are various translations such as Suona, Suona, Suona, Suona and so on. Common name trumpet. Popular in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
When playing Sournay, the tube is placed upright. Press the first, second, third, and fourth holes for the little finger, ring finger, middle finger, and index finger of the left hand, the fifth, sixth, and seventh holes for the ring finger, middle finger, and index finger of the right hand, and the back hole for the thumb. The oboe whistle on the top of the buccal body is played.
The sound sequence of the seven-hole person: g1, a1, b1, c2, d2, e2, #f2, g2, range g1-g3. The treble is ethereal and the bass is majestic and round, with a distinctive timbre. Playing skills include portamento, chant, tonality, etc., and can imitate human voice or bird song.
Surnai can be used for solo performance, ensemble of drums or accompaniment to folk songs and dances. It is a popular folk instrument of the Uyghur and Uzbek peoples.