Classification
Single reed instruments fall under three Hornbostel–Sachs classes:
- 412.13 Free reeds.
- 422.2 Single reed instruments - The pipe has a single 'reed' consisting of a percussion lamella. These are the percussion reeds including clarinets and saxophones.
- 422.3 Reedpipes with free reeds - The reed vibrates through a closely fitted frame, and there are fingerholes.
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