The ney has been played for over 4,500 years, dating back to ancient Egypt, [1] making it one of the oldest musical instruments still in use. [2] The ney consists of a piece of hollow cane or giant reed with five or six finger holes and one thumb hole. The Arabic ney is played without any mouthpiece.
(headline image: professional Arabic ney, 7 flutes, Ahmad Abd El Ghani) The ney (also spelled nay) is an ancient end-blown flute made from reed, widely played across the Middle East.
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In this informative video, we’ll take a closer look at the ney, an ancient end-blown flute that has played a significant role in Middle Eastern music for thousands of years.
The ney holds a special place in the hearts of Iranians and one can find many ancient documents discussing the instrument. Its simple design and sweet sound made it a favorite of shepherds, wandering folk musicians, and court minstrels.
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So a ney with lowest note A (which I call an "A-ney") is officially called E-kuk, or Mi-kuk. To add to the confusion, the Arabic and Turkish neys are named after the pitch produced when you play the note just above its lowest note.