Khlui

Thai bamboo flute
Cover holeOpenHalf cover

Pick a note

Tap a note to see where your fingers go and hear how it should sound.

Low · gentle breath
High · stronger breath
In-between notes · half-holes

How to hold it

Hold the khlui pointing down, mouthpiece at your lips. Left hand on top: thumb covers the hole on the back, index / middle / ring fingers cover holes 1–3. Right hand below: index / middle / ring / little fingers cover holes 4–7. Use the flat pads of your fingers, not the tips, and press just enough to seal. Blow warm and slow, like fogging a window — if it squeaks, blow softer.