Pigeon Whistles: A Most Unique Musical Instrument
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Pigeon Whistles: A Most Unique Musical Instrument
Pigeon whistles, called geling 鴿鈴 or geshao 鴿哨, are lightweight (8 grams or less) whistles tied to the backs of pigeons so that they produce a musical sound when the birds fly. This has been going on in China for a thousand years, first by the military as a means of communication, then by people who kept and trained pigeons as a hobby. Pigeon whistles are made from bamboo or dried gourds, and these can be combined to produce multiple sounds. The…
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