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Myanmar
Musical Instrument
 Myanmar
harp is one of the musical instrument of Myanmar people. The
instrument has been introduced since A.D. 802 or in the Thiri
Khatayar Dynasty. The harp is called "Saung" in Myanmar, there
was two types in Myanmar harp: Byat Saung and Saung Gauk(bent
saung). There almost is nobody can play Byat saung these days.
In 10th century A.D., musicians used only 5 strings in Myanmar
harp, which later increased to 7 strings in 18th century. During
King Bodaw Pharar the art of playing harp was much promoted
by the King and was improved to using up t o
13 springs by Mya Waddi Mingyi U Sa. Later it was changed to
14 strings and 15 strings by legendary U Thein. The instrument
today has 16 strings as U Ba Than developed to a modern model.
Myanmar
harp's composition is very interesting: In general harp size,
it is 18 inches length at |
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