Sybyzgy
The sybyzgy is an ancient wind instrument of the Kazakhs, typically featuring three or five holes. It is most commonly found among nomadic herders. The instrument is made from various types of reeds, such as green reeds, black reeds, raspberry stems, and melissa. In the past, each sybyzgy player would cut reeds at the right time, measure them, and carve out the holes to create the instrument. There are also versions of the sybyzgy made from bamboo, wood, or metal. Herdsmen often used the instrument, and it was also played at various gatherings and festivities. Currently, the sybyzgy is widely promoted as a musical instrument in ensembles and orchestras. The "Turan" ensemble has sybyzgy made from wood, copper, and metal-plastic, with four, five, and seven holes. The wooden ones were crafted by young master Azamat Bakiya, while the metal-plastic version was made by sybyzgy player Talgat Mukyshev.
Sazsyrnai
This instrument belongs to the category of wind instruments of the Kazakhs. It is made from clay or ceramic. A small instrument discovered during archaeological excavations in Otyrar in 1971 was refined by scientist and ethnographer Bolat Sarybaev, who carved additional holes into it, proving that it is a sazsyrnai and significantly contributing to its development as a musical instrument. Additionally, the wide dissemination and scientific study of the sazsyrnai have been greatly influenced by the efforts of sazsyrnai player Gulfairuz Dalbagai. Currently, the sound range of the sazsyrnai has been expanded. Craftsman Azamat Bakiya has enriched the range of sazsyrnai-like instruments by using the names of forgotten Kazakh wind instruments, such as uildek, tastauyk, sazsyrnai, uskirik, shyngyrau and kussairauyk. All of these instruments are used in the "Turan" ensemble.
Bugyshak, Muyizsyrnai
This instruments falls under the category of ancient wind instruments. It is made from the horn of large cattle. Bugyshak was primarily used in hunting to imitate the sounds of deer and elk to attract them. A reed tongue is installed at the blowing end of the bugyshak. This tongue is used to reproduce the sounds of deer and elk. Additionally, muyizsyrnai (hornpipes) were utilized in military battles during times of war. The first muyizsyrnais used by the "Turan" ensemble were obtained during a concert tour to Tel Aviv, Israel. This instrument was made from the horn of an East African antelope. Currently, modern muyizsyrnais are made from the horns of longhorn cattle and were purchased during the Congress of Turkic Peoples held in Hungary.
Kamyssyrnai
The kamyssyrnai is widespread among the Turkic peoples who adhered to a nomadic lifestyle. This instrument still exists in several countries today. Unfortunately, it has fallen out of use among the Kazakhs. It can only be found in a few artistic collectives. This wind instrument is made from reeds and has several sound holes and a tongue. The kamyssyrnai used in "Turan" was crafted by craftsman Azamat Bakiya.
Kernei
The kernei is an ancient wind instrument made of wood used by the Kazakhs. It was utilized during wartime and in daily life for signaling and sounding alarms. The instrument is less than one meter long and is covered with the esophagus of a camel. The kernei in the "Turan" ensemble was made by craftsman Almas Mustafa.
