The trumpet is a traditional musical instrument from Riau province on Sumatra island

that looks like a trumpet. Communities in Riau alone wilt not only to develop
instruments like the trumpet, but also musical instruments such as: cymbal, tetawak,
improbable, kompang, lute, marwas, drum, tambourine, flute, fiddle, drum, gong,
flute, harp, violin and accordion. Musical instruments in the rhythm and melody to
produce a different individual with other musical instruments. We can see the game
this instrument along with performances makyong which is a traditional art form that is
still played and passed in Riau province. Besides being a musical instrument, the
trumpet is also used as a means of public communication wither. Primarily to inform
about the disaster, and news of the death.
History
The origins of the instrument is not so clear. If you look at the history of travel of
Riau province, have long been occupied by the Malays during the Srivijaya
kingdom. Malays are occupying various places in the Malacca Strait. Intermingling
between the races wither to Padang, Javanese, Minangkabau, Bugis, Banjar and Batak
cause a variety of cultures including musical instruments. However, there is an opinion
that this instrument originated from India because of similar instruments to play the
snake.There was also the opinion that this tool comes from the Middle East region
because of the similarity of the name naifr.
By the time of empires, the trumpet is one important tool for use in the coronation of
king but as a musical instrument in the palace. At first the Kingdom of Malaya Nobat
legacy equipment such as trumpet, drums, betel Esar, and the emblem is a symbol of
the country or so-called royal regelia serve as spiritual strength and honor of the
kingdom along with customs.Without these tools the coronation of a king can not be
validated. There is a belief in ancient times when the spiritual power is corrupt it will
be destroyed and broken down the worth and dignity of the nation. For the Kingdom of
the Overseas Malays Kingdom, an empire may be conquered, captured, and controlled
by other parties. King or Emperor could have been displaced and fled to another
country or region, seeking refuge. However, if the kingdom could not be reached
Regelia and not captured, while the magic and sacred Regelia was still held by the
king, the country's sovereignty is still erect. Emperor still has sovereignty, and he can
establish the kingdom everywhere, and made the king everywhere. Because the tools
were considered to have supernatural power, not yet conquered. Therefore, anyone
who holds, and given the task of keeping it Regelia, is a strong and powerful. A person
who has powers far above the other powers, including the Emperor himself. Usually the
person is an advisor to the king. In Kedah trumpet along with musical instruments other
nobat stored in a place called Hall Nobat. Nobat Hall itself is a typical building with
Islamic architecture.This can be seen with the dome above. This building has often
been renovated, especially in the era of Sultan kedah of the 25th of Sultan Ahmad
Tajuddin Mukarram Shah that has occupied the throne, beginning in 1854 until
1879. Nobat derived from Persian word 'Naubat "which means nine instruments. Nobat
a royal orchestra music that is used primarily for the coronation of kings, noblemen
and welcome a special guest. The players called the People Nobat. Nobat also played

together with holy festivals such as death. There is a belief that originated nobat
Indian tradition transmitted by the merchants who was stopped in the straits of
Malacca.
In the days of old kingdom, the trumpet is used as a tool to declare war against
another kingdom. Also, the trumpet is used to preach about the death of the king, he
lifted the king. This tool is also used to gather the people, so they soon came to the
palace square to listen to news or announcements of their people. Therefore, the tool
is used as a royal heritage items.
In Malaysia, we also find an instrument called a trumpet, although with a slightly
different form. In the country this instrument we can find to accompany folk songs
and traditional ceremonies. We can see this tool in the orchestra nobat in
Malaysia. This instrument is also used for the coronation knighted. One person who
never received an honorary degree at Adat Riau is Sultan Hamengkubuwono X. When
his coronation took place votes Nafiri with other traditional musical instruments to
accompany the show in front of Assembly Perapatan Adat Melayu. The tools are used
as markers diangaktanya someone as noble. Currently trumpet function becomes more
reduced because only used on royal occasions or celebrations conducted by the wilt.
According to the beliefs of Riau Malays, when playing this instrument players possessed
by the gods, haunter, and fairies. So as if they convey a message of impending danger
or other important events. Therefore, before blowing this instrument needs to be
smoked over dipusung the censer. The trumpet is blown with air flow is not interrupted
for two or three hours. Nafiri players who should have a long breath, healthy body,
and has a special technique that does not break tiupannya. The trumpet is blown only
with his right hand while his left hand holding the bottom.