Shawm

A musical instrument resembling a wooden tube with finger holes and a double reed mouthpiece. The shawm is known for its loud and piercing sound, making it a popular choice for musicians in bustling medieval towns, courts, and taverns. Adventurous bards often use it to evoke lively and festive tunes. It is played by blowing air through the reed while manipulating the finger holes to produce various notes and melodies.

If you have proficiency with a given musical instrument, you can add your proficiency bonus to any ability checks you make to play music with the instrument. A bard can use a musical instrument as a spellcasting focus. Each type of musical instrument requires a separate proficiency.