Nyamulere (end-blown flute)
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Alternative TitleNyamulere. |
InstrumentNyamulere/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Nyamulere |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeAcquired 1968 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Bamboo end-blown notched open flute; 4 finger-holes; heptatonic scale, 'semitone' interval from lowest finger-hole to foot; V-shaped notch 18mm deep. General usage of type: Played by men and youths. General literature references: Trowell and Wachsmann 1953, p.340; Cooke and Doornbos 1982. Usable pitch: Plays in lower octave 3940 El, 31060 El, 4050 El, 4250 El, and in upper octave 4930 El, 41070 El, 5040 El, 5230 El. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Played by men and youths. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements703. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2052 |