Bassoons, Mizmar, Oboes & Shehnai

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The Shehnai is also called the oboe of northern India. It may have evolved from the Persian Nai. There are depictions of the Nai on Egyptian tombs dating to 3000 B.C. Historically, in India, the Shehnai was one of the nine instruments associated with the ensembles of royal courts. It is called Mangal Vadya, which translates to "auspicious instrument." The auspicious sound of the Shehnai is the reason it is associated with the religious ceremonies. Today, the Shehnai is still played in temples. This status has made it a necessary instrument in north Indian weddings and festivals.

The Shehnai offered by nuLime.com usually have a hand carved rosewood body. The Shehnai has eight playing holes, and one external double reed is included. The reed mounts in the mouth piece, at the upper end, on the outside. This instrument has a sealed air chamber.