Rih (instrument)

The rih (Ukrainian: ріг, "horn"; Russian: рожок^[1]) is an instrument that was popular in Eastern Ukraine and Russia, with between three and six fingerholes. Usually they were made from a cylindrical reed with a cow's horn to form the bell. The mouthpiece usually has a single reed although occasionally double reed instruments can be found.

Rih

Classification	Aerophone
Hornbostel–Sachs classification	421.211.2
Playing range
c3-g5
Related instruments
Rizhok Lihava Cossack horn Hornpipe

See also

• Ukrainian folk music
• Russian traditional music
• Erke
• Erkencho