Andean Pan Pipes - Pan Flutes - Zampona & Case - Malta - 15 Note - 7
The pan pipe, also known as the pan flute or zampona is probably one of the most well known traditional musical instruments of the Andes.
Played by the indigenous Andean tribes people for countless generations, these beautiful instruments come in many shapes and sizes and vary in name depending on the particular regions they come from.
Known by the Quechua tribes as the antara, by the Aymara as the the siku or zampolla, and more commonly referred to as the Spanish zampona, these handmade Bolivian panpipes are the genuine article and produce a beautiful sound reminiscent of their ancestral heritage and worthy of concert performance.
As with all the instruments here on Original Artisan, the zamponas you see here are professional instruments and should not be confused with cheaper tourist grade pan pipes sold in Peruvian markets and other internet trinket sites.
Created by traditional Bolivian luthiers, these pan flutes come with a handmade zampona case to protect the instrument from changes in temperature and humidity.
Tuning
There are 4 kinds of zampona, each tuned 1/8 of an octave higher than it’s sibling. The lowest known as the Toyos, then the Zankas, the Maltas and the highest being the Chulis.
These particular pan pipes are of the Malta type and are comprised of 15 bamboo tubes of varying lengths, fashioned in 2 rows of 7 and 8 pipes.
The longest pipe measures an inside length of 13 inches with a diameter of 1/2 an inch.
This instrument is tuned to the key of Sol Major (G) and it’s relative Mi minor (Em). It’s deep vibrations produce a truly beautiful sound that captures the spirit of the Andean people in a timeless harmony.
Zampona Case
These panpipes come with a very special and unique woven case. Unlike most covers, these particular ones are fashioned from an original Andean tribal weaving. Used in traditional tribal environments throughout their life, these authentic weavings are then cleverly fashioned into useful items such as instrument cases, belts and other garments.
Please note : This purchase is for one pan pipe and one case.
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