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The Hne; Amazing Myanmar 🧡 The Hne (Burmese: နှဲ) is a traditional Burmese musical instrument, specifically a conical shawm with a double reed. It plays a significant role in Myanmar's classical music. The instrument is known for its sextuple reed (Hnegan), which is crafted from the young leaf of a toddy palm. This reed is meticulously prepared by soaking it for six months, resulting in a distinctive sound. The body of the Hne is made from wood with a conical bore, and it features seven finger

The Maung Hsaing; Amazing Myanmar 🧡 The Maung Hsaing is a traditional Burmese musical instrument, consisting of a square frame that holds a set of bossed, suspended bronze gongs. Typically featuring around 18 gongs, the Maung Hsaing is tuned to a lower register than the Kyi Waing. The gongs are hung by strings, and musicians play them with mallets similar to those used for the Kyi Waing, striking the gongs to produce a rich, mellow tone. While not always present in all ensembles—especially in t