The khene or
Khaen, a long bamboo reed, mouth organ instrument, is the most beloved musical
instrument in Laos, and it is one of the most familiar to the rest of the world.
Its pipes re usually made of bamboo and connected with a
small, hollowed-out hardwood reservoir into which air is blown.
Often a common part of daily life, in some families as
indispensable for this high-regards music instruments. The khene is revered worldwide for its highly
unique buzzing sound. Our offered is Khaen
paet (แคนแปด, paet meaning
"eight") - medium-sized khaen with 16 pipes in two
rows of 8; the most commonly used version.
The khene is played in different types of settings: solo,
with other instruments, or as part of a khene ensemble. It is most often used
for singers performing Lao folk music, and for background music in theater.
Not
only a music instrument but also nice decor and collectibles
All
natural material and light weight.
Size
(approx.): 5.5" X 39" / 14cm x 99cm ((W-H).
Color:
Light brown (natural color of bamboo and wood)
Hand-Made
by Thai instrument Master with over 20 years of experience
The khene has seven tones per octave, with intervals similar
to that of the Western diatonic natural A-minor scale: A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
A khene can be made in a particular key but cannot be tuned after the reed is
set and the pipes are cut.
Shipped from Thailand via courier 10 business days.