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The Persian ney is an ancient end-blown flute made from a single length of natural reed. With six finger holes (five in front, one for the thumb), it produces a breathy, deeply expressive tone that spans more than two octaves. Played with a rare interdental embouchure — with the tip of the reed placed between the teeth — the ney responds to the most subtle shifts in breath, pressure, and angle. No valves, no keys — just air, vibration, and centuries of tradition. This flute is central to Persian