The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Reed Pipe This is one of the oldest kinds of musical instrument. Often called a flute, it is really more like the recorder played today.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Children and Education