Piri | Gugakgi

PIRI

Piri is a wind instrument that also called Pilryul. Piri estimated that it was enjoyed for a long time ago. Piri used long bamboo trees, then make holes and can make various sounds. To play Piri, put a piece of bamboo bark called ‘Seo’. Seo is the piece of bamboo bark that makes flat on the end part. Seo has used two layers of the inner bark of a bamboo tree and needs to soak to the water before use. This will help Seo not to break easily. Since it will make a gap in between the layers, can easily put breathe. There are three types of Piri which are Hyangpiri, Dangpiri, and Sepiri.

HYANGPIRI

Hyangpiri used since a long time ago. Hyangpiri used bamboo that has no joint and being smooth. It is longer than Dangpiri and has eight Jigong (Front: 7, Back: 1). Hyangpiri has more significant sounds and fits with other instruments. Usually, they used Hyangpiri during Yeonrhaeak, Gumrhaeak, or Pungrhuumak with Daegeum, Haegeum, Jang-gu, and Buk.

DANGPIRI

Dangpiri used bamboo with thick and joint from China. Dangpiri is thicker than Hyangpiri. Similar to Hyangpiri, it has eight Jigongs. It came from the Song Dynasty in China in the Goryeo Dynasty. Danagpiri has various sounds and usually played for King’s visit or party. Since Dangpiri is thicker than Sepiri, people often started to use Dangpiri to practice making sounds.

SEPIRI

Sepiri used old and smooth bamboo without joints. Similar to Hyangpiri and Dangpiri, it has eight Jigongs. However, unlike Dangpiri or Hyangpiri, it has sharp sounds, the facts that usually played inside the room. Also, it used to play with Gumungo, Gayageum, Yanggeu, and Danso to play Pungrhu music. It also plays accompanied for Sijo (short poem), but since it has tiny Seo, it is hard to put breath inside, which results in playing hard.

Hyangpiri and Sepiri have similar ways of playing. Sit straight and put four upper Jigons with the left hand and remain Jigong with the right hand. Put Seo inside the mouth and breath while open and close the Jigons with fingers by adjusting the pressure of air going in.