The nay is one of my favorite instruments. It is a vertical reed flute with a long history in Persian classical music. The instrument has six finger holes in the front and one in the back. I understand the instrument can be made with some success from PVC pipe. For more information on the nay, including instructions on how to make one from everyday material, click here.

Majid Andalibee playing the nay. (204K WAV file)

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