Also spelled Quenacho (Spanish) The Kenacho is identical to the Kena, only longer (20 inches) and is tuned to the key of D Major. The Kenacho has other names depending upon region: Mama-Kena, Choquela, Kena-Kena to name a few. The Kenacho is deeper and more mellow in timbre than the standard Kena. The embouchure is…
Also spelled Quena (Spanish). The Kena is an end-blown flute native to the South American Andes. Sound is produced almost identically to a side-blown flute (transverse flute or silver flute) only that the mouth is placed at the end of the tube rather than blowing from the side. Unlike a fipple flute (native American flute,…
Also spelled Quenacho (Spanish) The Kenacho is identical to the Kena, only longer (20 inches) and is tuned to the key of D Major. The Kenacho has other names depending upon region: Mama-Kena, Choquela, Kena-Kena to name a few. The Kenacho is deeper and more mellow in timbre than the standard Kena. The embouchure is…
Also spelled Quena (Spanish). The Kena is an end-blown flute native to the South American Andes. Sound is produced almost identically to a side-blown flute (transverse flute or silver flute) only that the mouth is placed at the end of the tube rather than blowing from the side. Unlike a fipple flute (native American flute,…
Also known by the name Suri-Siku, the Antara is similar to the Malta in range. The reeds are assembled on one row rather than the two separate rows as for the Siku. The Antara is Pre-Colombian and was utilized by cultures that pre-date the Inca empire, notably the Nazca and Moche cultures. Archaeological studies have…
Having a hard time deciding which Siku to purchase? Our Siku Bundle includes the Chuli, Malta, and Sanka. The Siku is native to the Andes mountains. Also referred to as Zampoña in Spanish, it is a pre-colombian instrument that is prevalent in the indigenous communites of the Altiplano region between Bolivia and Peru. The Siku is…
Sometimes called Bastos, the Sanka is the baritone, one octave lower than the Malta and two octaves lower than the Chuli. The Sanka has the deep tones that many are mesmerized by when first exposed to Andean music. The long reeds require good technique and can be quite challenging to the novice flautist. The Siku is…
The most common size, the Malta takes the role of tenor. One octave lower than the chuli, the malta is considered the standard siku (key of G). The Malta is where you want to begin your lessons on the Siku. The Siku is native to the Andes mountains. Also referred to as Zampoña in Spanish, it…
Also called Ika, the Chuli is the soprano Siku, it occupies the highest register. The Siku is native to the Andes mountains. Also referred to as Zampoña in Spanish, it is a pre-colombian instrument that is prevalent in the indigenous communites of the Altiplano region between Bolivia and Peru. The Siku is now popular throughout much…
A very popular recording of purely instrumental music ranging from traditional, contemporary and classical pieces. This is highly recommended of those who enjoy the mystical elements of Andean folk music. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Song List: El Eco Andes Cosmos Condor Mallku Burro Villanciquero Campanitas De Punyaro Tormenta Cajita De Música Peregrinación…