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The joy of the Nose flute

The joy of the Nose flute. Instrument playing: Not just for hands and mouths anymore. Transverse Flute. Played parallel to the ground and out to the side of the performer’s body. Not played with the nose (successfully). hawaii. Ohe Hano Ihu

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The joy of the Nose flute

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  1. The joy of the Nose flute Instrument playing: Not just for hands and mouths anymore.

  2. Transverse Flute Played parallel to the ground and out to the side of the performer’s body. Not played with the nose (successfully).

  3. hawaii OheHanoIhu ohe – bamboo hano – breathe ihu – nose Used to woo lovers Played with the nose because it’s pure and innocent. Two or three finger holes Varying length Sweet, soothing sound

  4. Phillipines PitungIlong Thin enough to allow for overblowing Range of two and a half octaves Plug one nostril when playing for extra air force Extra holes on sides to allow for numerous scales Most popular with men Used in tribes for courting

  5. New Zealand Carved from soft stone, wood, bone, or ivory Made of ivory to allow for elaborate carvings on the instrument Could be modified to be played with the mouth (although a good cleaning is recommended after the modifications) Use finger to block one nostril Two to three finger holes Two to six inches in length

  6. Edinboro, PA Although not quite as popular as in other cultures, a form of the nose flute can be seen in use by certain individuals in Edinboro, PA. These individuals certainly aren’t successful using this method, but it’s sometimes customary to attempt to play an instrument in a unique manner when not successful playing any instruments the correct way.

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