Sipsi - Phragmites - In Middle East countries Phragmites is used to create a small instrument similar to clarinet called sipsi, with either single, as in the picture, or double pipes as in bagpipes. While a flute like instrument, which is named after the Persian name for giant reed a related plant that it is made of is the &quot;Ney&quot;. The vibrating reed for clarinet proper is also made from giant reed.