Ngurus are semi-closed cross-blown flutes unique to the Maori. Their enclosed bore gives a rounder sound than the koauau. Although nguru are popularly known as nose flutes they are more commonly played with the mouth, in the same way as the koauau. Materials that we usually use for our ngurus are native timbers such as rimu, rata, manuka etc. Made by Woody Woodward, Leena and J. Sun.
Ngurus are semi-closed cross-blown flutes unique to the Maori. Their enclosed bore gives a rounder sound than the koauau. Although nguru are popularly known as nose flutes they are more commonly played with the mouth, in the same way as the koauau. Materials that we usually use for our ngurus are native timbers such as rimu, rata, manuka etc. Made by Woody Woodward, Leena and J. Sun.