The đàn bầu is one of the world's few instruments played on a single string.
Just one string makes so many notes! It is truly special to Vietnam.
💡 Vietnamese Instruments — Fun Facts
Fun “Did you know?” facts about Vietnamese Instruments — tap through 10 at a time!
Nhã nhạc, Vietnam's royal court music, is a UNESCO world treasure.
Long ago it was played for kings. Now the whole world can enjoy it too.
Trống (drums) keep the beat at festivals and dances.
A big drum goes boom-boom to lead the fun. Everyone claps along.
The đàn nguyệt is a "moon lute," round like the moon.
It has two strings and a round body. People play it at festivals.
The sáo trúc is a bamboo flute with a soft, sweet sound.
You blow across it to make a tune. It sounds like a gentle breeze.
The đàn tranh is a long zither with many strings to pluck.
Fingers dance across the strings to make music. It sounds bright and pretty.
The đàn bầu makes music with just one single string.
A player gently bends the string for different notes. It sounds soft and lovely.