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tutorboy
Oct 24 2009, 01:31 PM
Hmong

I never knew how beautiful "Nraj Nplaim" or Hmong Wave Flute can be.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p660D2jtfi8

The Wind-Reed Pipe Instrument (Qeej)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEX07t5X6e0

Brass Hmong Harp (Ncas)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq-cXHhUgCM

Hmong Flute (Nraj)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjvkn6BID1M

Hmong Violin (Nkauj Nog Ncas or Thaj Chij)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEa9tL6HEtA

Hmong Flute (Nraj Nplaim) - Wave Flute

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At-dd6x_VAQ

Hmong Drum (Nruas)
Although, it's not a musical instrument among the Hmong in SEA and the west, it is still a musical instrument among the Hmong in Yunnan/Guangxi Province.
It is more of a funeral instrument, use by the Hmong
QUOTE
Just before the spirit of a Hmong person leaves, a special song is played on the qeej and accompanied by the occasional beat of the drum. These funeral songs explain the creation and the reason for the cycle of life and death. Usually, the Hmong drum is not played outside the funeral home because it is believed to be an omen of death.



I know we have more instruments. I just can't find the pictures. Nraj Zaaj (dragon flute).
We have gongs and bells, but they don't really count.



tutorboy
Oct 24 2009, 01:43 PM
dp
tutorboy
Oct 24 2009, 02:07 PM
Mien (Iu-Mienh)

Mien Trumpet-like Instrument

http://blip.tv/file/301494/
salamat
Oct 24 2009, 04:28 PM
Philippines

Hegelung

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqDEnZRLodI

Gongs-mainly used by muslims of the south
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrZZh7UkQcs
tutorboy
Oct 24 2009, 06:34 PM
^ Thank you for sharing Salamat.
The Philippines Islands are full of many different cultures and languages.
Each unique in it owns way with their owns musical instruments.
salamat
Oct 24 2009, 06:51 PM
QUOTE (tutorboy @ Oct 24 2009, 07:34 PM) *
^ Thank you for sharing Salamat.
The Philippines Islands are full of many different cultures and languages.
Each unique in it owns way with their owns musical instruments.


LOL I would also add the weird @ss nose flute played by the people of northern philippines
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GP2gqZyeBE...feature=related
taolander
Oct 24 2009, 06:55 PM
the tboli music was awesome beerchug.gif
tutorboy
Oct 25 2009, 03:26 PM
QUOTE (salamat @ Oct 24 2009, 07:51 PM) *
LOL I would also add the weird @ss nose flute played by the people of northern philippines
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GP2gqZyeBE...feature=related


ahah, why does it have to go on the nose? can't it be used with the mouth too?
hehe, interesting. Reminds me of RALPH from the Simpson blowing his flute with his nose. lol
thaiboy
Oct 26 2009, 11:23 AM
Pong Lang ( Thai Northeastern instrument which create by Mr. Plueng (Thai national artist))


Giant Ponglang in Kalasin Thailand.


Ponglang in music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QIQ58aHhcQ
salamat
Oct 26 2009, 02:15 PM
Gongs played by muslim prople of the Philippines
lilasiankid
Oct 29 2009, 01:49 PM
I have two of those Nkauj Nog Ncas/Erhu(A Hmong one and a Chinese one) It's very hard to learn by yourself. Wish I had more time and a teacher.



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