The shvi is an Armenian fipple flute with a labium mouth piece. Commonly made of wood or bamboo and up to 18 inches (460 mm) in length, it typically has a range of an octave and a-half. The tav shvi is made from apricot wood, it is up to 18 inches (460 mm) long, and is tuned a fourth lower producing a more lyrical and intimate sound.