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The late Alanka Kyaw Zwa U Ba Than was one of the greatest musicians and famous
harpist of Myanmar of the last 60 years.
In ancient time, three strings were used. Later,
it became seven. In Konbon Period, Myawaddy Mingyi U Sa, the then noted minister
invented 13 strings. Later a harpist by the name of Saya Nyein invented 14
strings. During the second world war, the then Alanka Kyaw Zwa U Ba Than used 16
strings adding two more stings. The added two strings are called Done Kyo.
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