Traditional musical instrument in the world is believed to have magical powers.

 Music has been known to man since time immemorial. still in the form of a simple form of sounds that are created through a simple instrument anyway.

Once upon a time, music allocation has been very diverse. Ranging from traditional ceremonies to party. There is also associate music with magic. Witchcraft is not only manifested in a lyric, but also of producing musical instruments. That said, there are some traditional musical instrument which has a nuanced magical powers. No beauty of the musical instrument when played, even the sound that comes out of the instrument closer to sound creepy.

Here the mystery world of magic musical instrument that was launched from listverse.com:

1. Death flute. Hearing the name of this instrument alone can bump in the night. Death flute or known as the "Death Whistle" is indeed closely related to something that smells of death.

This instrument is used by the Aztecs as pegiring ritual that makes human beings as sacrifice. During the ritual human sacrifice, the sound of the flute death victims are believed to help guide the soul to reach the afterlife and appease the gods.

Death whistle was also used in combat, where a large group of soldiers who play this instrument certainly frighten their enemies with a deafening sound.

2. Mouth Harp. Mouth Harp origins can be traced since the fourth century in China. But with more modern metal design adopted Europe, Oceanic and Asian cultures, this instrument is believed to have evolved in the 13th century.

This instrument is also known as the "Jaw Harp" because of its use were bitten in the mouth. The melody up and down can be done by changing the shape of the mouth.

This instrument is also used by tribes in the hinterland of Asia one in Mongolia. In the past, the Mongols use this instrument to treat someone who is possessed by, and to cure diseases. In Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia inland, Mouth Harp as a bridge to communicate with the spirits and nature.

3. mbira. Mbira is a musical instrument typical of one of the tribes in Zimbabwe that still exists today, although its own creation is said to have more than 1,000 years ago. Hand musical

instrument is very unique shape in the form of metal plates for shank is arranged in such a way. The resulting sound is varied and beautiful.

Mbira very thick with mystical overtones. It is used only in rituals, including summoning ancestral spirits. Therefore, the western researchers call "telephone to the spirits". Seance is intended that the predecessor of the current generation could communicate even ask for directions.

Besides being a musical seance, mbira is also said residents used to do magic. For example, control the heat and rain, cure the sick, to keep from evil spirits.

4. Ocarina. Ocarina is a small hand-held wind instrument believed to have existed since 10,000 BC. This traditional musical instrument made of bone or clay, can also be made of stone, wood, plastic, or metal. The instrument consists of a vacuum chamber with a funnel that stands out and has a 4-12 neat hole that can be opened or covered by a finger to produce a variety of sounds.

This instrument is closely related to the American population in the Mesoamerican era. Ocarina is generally used as an accompaniment instrument ritual or everyday use. It is said that the resulting sound can make someone can communicate with God, collect the birds for singing blared, even trusted also can send humans to a mysterious place.

5. Didgeridoo. Didgeridoo is a musical instrument invented by Aboriginal around 1,500 years ago. Didgeridoo has many names and is used by many tribes in Australia and is still used today. Didgeridoo elongated shape like a horn whose tip wide and narrow at the other end, made of wood, and the ends are used to blow waxed.

How to play fairly with blown. Interestingly, not many people can do it. It takes a very strong air pressure that can come out of it echoing sound. Not advisable to impose themselves blowing Didgeridoo or will make a sore throat. Nevertheless, it is said Aborigines can blow almost for 45 minutes without stopping.

Didgeridoo has long been used to accompany songs and dances of the Aborigines. In addition, play Didgeridoo is one way for them to connect with nature and the spirit world. Didgeridoo Aborigines also used to understand the weather patterns and communicate with animals.

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