Which minority musical instrument is Bawu?

Bawu is a traditional musical instrument of Yi, Hani and Dai nationalities, which is popular in Honghe, Wenshan, Simao, Xishuangbanna and Lincang in Yunnan Province, Dehong and Rongshui in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Qiandongnan and Qiannan in Guizhou Province. Bawu is a reed instrument, which is usually used for solo and accompaniment of dance and rap.

Nationality of Bawu Musical Instruments

Bawu is a traditional musical instrument of Yi, Hani, Wa, Dai, Bulang and Miao, which is popular in Honghe, Wenshan, Simao, Xishuangbanna and Lincang in Yunnan Province, Dehong and Rongshui in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Qiandongnan and Qiannan in Guizhou Province.

Bawu is a reed instrument, which is often used to solo or accompany dance and rap. Although Bawu has a narrow vocal range and a small volume, it has a unique national style and strong national color.

In the folk, the single-tube method is the main method, but there are also two-tube methods, which are called "binocular method". Bawu's traditional way of playing is direct blowing, with soft and sweet timbre. Many Hani and Miao youths will use Bawu to convey their affection when they are in love.