Limbe
The
Limbe is the Mongolian transverse flute and is traditionally made from Bamboo. It
has a reed placed on a special hole to give the limbe its unique sound. This
types of transverse mirliton flute is also found in Tibet and China
The
Mongolians have developed a technique of Circular breathing on this instrument.
Like
the Jews harp some of the melodies played on the limbe allow the female animal
to be quietened so that they can accept to be suckled by orphans.
The
Limbe is also used to accompany long songs.