Qier's playing method

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Jier is a single-reed gas-sounding instrument of the Kemu people.

When playing the jier, the pipe body is placed upright, the pipe is held with both hands, and the hole is pressed with the index finger, middle finger or ring finger. Mouth with the first reed playing.

The three-hole Qier sounds are listed as: f1, a1, c2, d2; the five-hole Qier sounds are listed as: d1, f1, g1, a1, c2, d2.

Qier's playing method

Qier has a full-bodied pronunciation, rich timbre, and loud volume, which can be used for solo performance. Suitable for outdoor playing, it is a commonly used musical instrument for young men and women in Kemu when they are in love, and they are often played for self-entertainment. The music includes "Playing Girl Tune" and so on.

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