Quenacho – Professional Black Bamboo

Vertical Flute – Quena cho in bamboo with Ebony natural lacquer finish

Scale: Natural Major
Material: Special Treated Bamboo
Finishes: Bamboo treated, flambéed and protected with special oils, natural lacquer, waxed threads.

Made to order, average term of 90 working days for production and shipping. Standard tuning (A: 440hz), or you can request natural tuning (A: 432hz). Handmade production, there may be quena variations in relation to the photo.

R$ 399.00

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SKU: 58103 Categories: Quena , Flutes Tags: quena , quena cho

The Quena is an ancient tubular flute, native to South America, especially in use among Ecuadorian, Chilean, Peruvian, Mexican, Bolivian and Northern Argentine Indians. Its origin is portrayed in existing paintings and drawings, made by people who inhabited, between 200 BC and 600 of our era, the cities of Nazca and Chimu, in Peru; where the instrument was once made from llama bone; typical animal, its first specimens were made with condor bones, stone or clay, materials later replaced by bamboo and wood, its extension comprises the Pentatonic Scale (composed of five notes), used by the ancient Inca people. The name: “ Quena ”, arose as a result of the modification of the word, in the Quechua language: “Kkénakkéna”, “Kjena” and “Khoanna”, when translated into Spanish, it is also known as Qina. The Incas had the custom of depositing flutes and wheat sticks, used in making straws, next to the dead, in their tombs, as the use of this instrument was related to fertility, life and resurrection rituals. The discovery of these sarcophagi established, for some time, the belief on the part of experts and historians that they were deceased musicians, and later it was proven that such deposit was related to life amulets.

It is a simple upright flute, open at both ends; although it has an cad and its device, located at the top, is formed by a “cut”, in the shape of the letter “V”, or Straight; that is, a simple notch called “Mosca” or “Chanfle, where the performer's mouth is adjusted, so that the breath produces the sound effect, which is why it is also known as Flute de Mosca, in addition to other names that vary depending on the of the language and place where it is found. As for their measurements, they vary between 15 and 120 cm, and the number of sound holes, according to the type. The Quena , with six holes in the front, one in the back and tuned in G; It is used as a solo instrument. (CERQUEIRA FILHO, Ilton José de. History of the Flute) The quena cho is a quena , with a lower sound, usually tuned in RE (D4) or DO (C4) .

Our flutes are handmade creations crafted one by one with a lot of love. We take care of the bamboos from harvesting, preparation and drying for months. It is a slow and careful process. Cad flute that is born has its unique personality. The photos of the flutes are references for you to choose and order your new flute. Due to the wide variety of models and customization possibilities, we require a lead time for delivery:

“Flute Time”.

To create a flute, there is an alchemical consciousness working in the invisible through 4 elements, the craftsman is an interpreter of the process, and when he is integrated into the natural flow of the raw material and participates in cad stage of gestation, he develops the subtle art of knowing the that cad bamboo will be like a flute. The craftsman's intent is shaped by the form and nature of the material. The latent flute awaits the presence of the Being, to manifest what it is from the beginning!

If you are looking for an instrument of power and vibrational healing, this is our mission, and time is a value in favor, necessary for the manifestation of an instrument with Soul.