Launedda

The Launedda is a traditional Sardinian wind instrument with a single reed, which has been in use there for about 2900 years. It consists of two shorter melody reeds (mancosedda and mancosa manna) and a longer third drone without finger holes (tumbu).

The two melody pipes have four rectangular finger holes, with a fifth, elongated tuning and sound hole underneath. The pipes and reeds are made from pile cane and the Sardinian cane variety arundo pliniana turra . The reeds' tongues are weighted down with lumps of wax for tuning.

The Launeddas are used in different sizes and tunings and played in various combinations.

The two melody pipes are usually played polyphonically in two voices . The left hand simultaneously holds the tumbu and the mancosedda, which are also connected to each other(croba). The right hand plays the melody-leading mancosa manna. Traditionally, the Launeddas are played with circular mun . Launeddas are played on social occasions in rural and church life, especially to accompany processions and Sardinian dances.

The video is of this instrument (unique piece).

Longest tube 78 cm, consists of 2 pieces, removed for transportation 55 cm.

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