How shehnai came into being
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A pipe was chosen with a natural hollow stem that was longer and broader than the pungi and made seven holes on the body of the pipe . when it was played , closing and opening some of these holes soft and melodious sounds were produced The instrument was so different from the pungi and had to be named as "Shehnai"
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Pungi was played in Emperor Aurangzebs court But he banned it for its shrill sound . A barber of a family of professional musician improved it . He chose a pipe made with seven holes in it . he played it which gave a musical sound . the pungi became shehnai after its being played in shahs chambers
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