Kangling

The kangling is a Tibetan wind instrument. These ancient instruments, of Indian origin, were historically crafted from a human thighbone.

Dung Kar

The dung kar is a white conch shell trumpet with a warmer, deeper tone than the gyaling.

Gyaling

The gyaling is a Tibetan wind instrument used in the combination of ritual chants and music known as yangröl.

Dung Chen

The most remarkable instrument in Tibetan ritual music is the long trumpet known as dung chen.

Yangröl: Tibetan Ritual Music

Yangröl, or rölmo, refers to the combination of ritual chants and music. Chants are accompanied by a variety of specialized instruments.