Winds Instrument -  Suona
Photo - Suona

 
Double Reed
Double Reed
Finger Hole
Finger Hole
Bell
Bell
 
The Suona is an ancient Chinese wind instrument with a history of more than two thousand years. It was already very popular in the Ming Dynasty. The Suona is made in a number of different sizes, with ranges ranging from soprano, alto to bass. It has a wooden body in the middle and a metal bell at one end and a double reed at the other. The modified Suona is now fitted with padded keys.

Noted for its high and brilliant tone, the Suona is effective in capturing the joyful atmosphere on festive occasions and is, thus, widely used as a leading instrument in festivals, weddings, as well as funerals. It is also used occasionally to accompany Chinese operas.
Play - Shandong Folk Music, Arr. Ren Tong-xiang, Orch. Ma Sheng-long : Homage to Phoenix By Birds Chinese Version