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The quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for countless generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Wayacan.

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional concert quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

Take a look at our quena and woodwind catagories to view more flutes and other instruments.

Concert Tweaked Quena

All the flutes sold on Original Artisan are professional instruments and operate at a high standard, but these particular flutes have been specifically ‘tweaked’ by the producers to ensure they are exceptional instruments and perform to the highest possible standard.

These flutes are for the quena connoisseur or the flute perfectionist as you might say.

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Hear one of these concert quenas being played.

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As you can see, they are quite plain and have no frills. A beautifully simple, yet perfect instrument.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician, composer and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments for over 30 years.

The precision instruments he makes in his workshop are renown around the world.

As with the charangos and all other instruments sold on this site, these flutes are of exceptional quality and should not be confused with other South American souvenir type tourist flutes of substandard quality. Such instruments are manufactured on mass with no attention to sound quality and tuning.

These quena flutes are concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em) and have been ‘tweaked’ for optimum performance.

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, these really are beautiful instruments, each having their own individual characteristics.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

Each Andean flute purchased here on Original Artisan now comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made upon our request for covers that provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made for each flute to provide an extra snug fit.

Please click the link below to view our colourful selection of cases and pick yours to accompany your flute.

Click here to select your free flute case

I only have a small number of flutes and cases available which are shipped on a first come first served basis. Please be quick to ensure you get your favourite first.

Please click the product title link and then select any image to view detailed gallery pictures.

The quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for countless generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Wayacan.

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quena you see here is an exceptional instrument made purely from donkey bone with ebony mouth and end pieces to reinforce and strengthen the flute as well as adding to it’s beauty.

This flute was made by a professional Bolivian luthier who has been making these excellent high quality instruments as his lifetime’s trade.

As with the charangos and all other instruments sold on this site, these flutes are of exceptional quality and should not be confused with other South American souvenir type tourist flutes of substandard quality. Such instruments are manufactured on mass with no attention to sound quality and tuning.

This quena flute is precision concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, these really are beautiful instruments, each having their own individual characteristics.

Note : The images you see here were taken using a number of bone quenas in order to show off the slight differences in bone colour and grain between each of these handmade flutes.

The flute you receive will be of exactly the same nature, each varying slightly in appearance due to the natural characteristics of the materials used.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

Each Andean flute purchased here on Original Artisan now comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made upon our request for covers that provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made for each flute to provide an extra snug fit.

Please click the link below to view our colourful selection of cases and pick yours to accompany your flute.

Click here to select your free flute case

I only have a small number of flutes and cases available which are shipped on a first come first served basis. Please be quick to ensure you get your favourite first.

Please click the product title link and then select any image to view detailed gallery pictures.

The quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for countless generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Wayacan.

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quena you see here is an exceptional instrument made purely from donkey bone with metal mouth and end pieces to reinforce and strengthen the flute as well as adding to it’s beauty.

This flute was made by a professional Bolivian luthier who has been making these excellent high quality instruments as his lifetime’s trade.

As with the charangos and all other instruments sold on this site, these flutes are of exceptional quality and should not be confused with other South American souvenir type tourist flutes of substandard quality. Such instruments are manufactured on mass with no attention to sound quality and tuning.

This quena flute is precision concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, these really are beautiful instruments, each having their own individual characteristics.

Note : The images you see here were taken using a number of bone quenas in order to show off the slight differences in bone colour and grain between each of these handmade flutes.

The flute you receive will be of exactly the same nature, each varying slightly in appearance due to the natural characteristics of the materials used.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

Each Andean flute purchased here on Original Artisan now comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made upon our request for covers that provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made for each flute to provide an extra snug fit.

Please click the link below to view our colourful selection of cases and pick yours to accompany your flute.

Click here to select your free flute case

I only have a small number of flutes and cases available which are shipped on a first come first served basis. Please be quick to ensure you get your favourite first.

Please click the product title link and then select any image to view detailed gallery pictures.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for countless generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Wayacan.

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

Take a look at our quena and woodwind catagories to view more flutes and other instruments.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician, composer and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

The precision instruments he makes in his workshop are renown around the world.

Professional Quena Flute

As with the charangos and all other instruments sold on this site, these flutes are of exceptional quality and should not be confused with other South American souvenir type tourist flutes of substandard quality. Such instruments are manufactured on mass with no attention to sound quality and tuning.

These quena flutes are precision concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, these really are beautiful instruments, each having their own individual characteristics.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

Each Andean flute purchased here on Original Artisan now comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made upon our request for covers that provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made for each flute to provide an extra snug fit.

Please click the link below to view our colourful selection of cases and pick yours to accompany your flute.

Click here to select your free flute case

I only have a small number of flutes and cases available which are shipped on a first come first served basis. Please be quick to ensure you get your favourite first.

Note : The images you see here were taken using a number of Jacaranda Aymara quenas in order to show off the slight differences in colour, wood grain and dressing between each of these handmade flutes.

The flute you receive will be of exactly the same nature, each varying slightly in appearance due to the natural characteristics of the woods used.

Please click the product title link and then select any image to view detailed gallery pictures.

The quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for countless generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Wayacan.

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional concert quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from South American bamboo.

Concert Bamboo Quena

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician, composer and luthier who has been making instruments, playing and touring South America for over 30 years.

The precision instruments he makes in his workshop are renown around the world.

As with the charangos and all other instruments sold on this site, these flutes are of exceptional quality and should not be confused with other South American souvenir type tourist flutes of substandard quality. Such instruments are manufactured on mass with no attention to sound quality and tuning.

These quena flutes are precision concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, these really are beautiful instruments, each having their own individual characteristics.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

Each Andean flute purchased here on Original Artisan now comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made upon our request for covers that provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made for each flute to provide an extra snug fit.

Please click the link below to view our colourful selection of cases and pick yours to accompany your flute.

Click here to select your free flute case

I only have a small number of flutes and cases available which are shipped on a first come first served basis. Please be quick to ensure you get your favourite first.

Note : The images you see here were taken using a number of bamboo Aymara concert quenas in order to show off the slight differences in colour, grain and dressing between each of these handmade flutes.

The flute you receive will be of exactly the same nature, each varying slightly in appearance due to the natural characteristics of the woods used.

Please click the product title link and then select any image to view detailed gallery pictures.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for countless generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Wayacan.

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician, composer and luthier who has been making instruments, playing and touring South America for over 30 years.

The precision instruments he makes in his workshop are renown around the world.

As with the charangos and all other instruments sold on this site, these flutes are of exceptional quality and should not be confused with other South American souvenir type tourist flutes of substandard quality. Such instruments are manufactured on mass with no attention to sound quality and tuning.

Tunable

These tunable quena flutes are precision concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em) and can be adjusted upto a semi tone lower by twisting the two sections apart and increasing the length of the quena to your desired tuning.

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, these really are beautiful instruments, each having their own individual characteristics.

Free Quena Cover

Each Andean flute purchased here on Original Artisan now comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made upon our request for covers that provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made for each flute to provide an extra snug fit.

Please click the link below to view our colourful selection of cases and pick yours to accompany your flute.

Click here to select your free flute case

I only have a small number of flutes and cases available which are shipped on a first come first served basis. Please be quick to ensure you get your favourite first.

Note : The images you see here were taken using a number of Jacaranda Aymara quenas in order to show off the slight differences in colour, wood grain and dressing between each of these handmade flutes.

The flute you receive will be of exactly the same nature, each varying slightly in appearance due to the natural characteristics of the woods used.

Please click the product title link and then select any image to view detailed gallery pictures.

Here we have our beautiful selection of deluxe woven Quena covers.

Elevating our standards of quality even higher than our classic range, our new deluxe range of cases have been especially made by our traditional case makers upon request for covers that provide even better protection for our instruments.

Expertly sown with a high quality case lining and individually made for each flute to provide an extra snug fit.

Deluxe Quena Case

To claim your free case, please select at least three from the images shown and list them in your order of preference, using the ‘Additional Information’ text entry box below.

You may also add notes as to any particular covers you do not wish to receive along with various shades, colours and patterns you may prefer should your choices be unavailable.

I will endeavour to send you your first choice, followed by your second, then third and so on depending on availability. If none are available, I will select a cover for you either at random or based on the extra information you supply.

If you do not select a cover or state any alternatives in the event of your preferred choice being unavailable, then I will select a cover at random for you.

Please note : The colours in these cases are very bright and vibrant making them hard to replicate accurately on screen. In reality the shades and colours depicted in these images may differ somewhat from how they appear in real life.

Please click the product title link and then select any image to view detailed gallery pictures.

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Another excellent tutorial book by one of Bolivia’s favourite musical instructors – Gabriel Callizaya.

‘Metodo De Quena’ – Contains 56 pages of information regarding all aspects of the quena or kena flute, as it is often known.

Includes guides on music notation, history and construction of the quena, fingering guides, scales, how to hold the quena, note diagrams and lyrics.

This book also contains a large selection of Gabriel’s own transcriptions of some of Bolivia’s most famous traditional quena pieces such as :

Azucena
Pequeno Juanito
Ojos Azules
Jilguero Flores
Rosita Pochi
Cuanto Cuestas Cuanto Vales
Hay Que Bailar Moreno
Logica Aymara
Humahuaqueno
Ay Yo No Se
Cara De Oveja
Vida Y Salud
Viva Mi Patria Bolivia
El Arbol De Mi Destino
Bolivia
Ojos De Cielo
Negro Jose
Himno A La Alegria
Minue En Sol Mayor
El Condor Pasa
Jinetes En El Cielo
La Patria

All songs include music notation, fingering diagrams and lyrics.

Please Note : This book is written in Spanish.

The written dialogue in this book is in Spanish, however the language of music is universal and most readers should find the music, fingering diagrams and various charts in this guide can be understood without too much trouble.

Feedback from readers who have purchased this book confirms this to be true.

Skill Level – Beginner to Intermediate

Book Style – Soft Back

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The quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for countless generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Wayacan.

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional concert quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from South American bamboo.

Concert Tweaked Bamboo Quena

All the flutes sold on Original Artisan are professional instruments and operate at a high standard, but these particular flutes have been specifically ‘tweaked’ by the producers to ensure they are exceptional instruments and perform to the highest possible standard.

These flutes are for the quena connoisseur or the flute perfectionist as you might say.

These flutes are unvarnished and have a wonderful natural feel to them. A truly beautifull and perfect instrument.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician, composer and luthier who has been making instruments, playing and touring South America for over 30 years.

The precision instruments he makes in his workshop are renown around the world.

As with the charangos and all other instruments sold on this site, these flutes are of exceptional quality and should not be confused with other South American souvenir type tourist flutes of substandard quality. Such instruments are manufactured on mass with no attention to sound quality and tuning.

These quena flutes are precision concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em) and have been ‘tweaked’ for optimum performance.

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, these really are beautiful instruments, each having their own individual characteristics.

Free Quena Cover

Each Andean flute purchased here on Original Artisan now comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made upon our request for covers that provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made for each flute to provide an extra snug fit.

Please click the link below to view our colourful selection of cases and pick yours to accompany your flute.

Click here to select your free flute case

I only have a small number of flutes and cases available which are shipped on a first come first served basis. Please be quick to ensure you get your favourite first.

Note : The images you see here were taken using a number of bamboo Aymara concert quenas in order to show off the slight differences in colour, grain and dressing between each of these handmade flutes.

The flute you receive will be of exactly the same nature, each varying slightly in appearance due to the natural characteristics of the woods used.

Please click the product title link and then select any image to view detailed gallery pictures.

The quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for countless generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Wayacan.

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional concert quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from South American bamboo.

Concert Tweaked Bamboo Quena

All the flutes for sale on Original Artisan are professional instruments and operate at a high standard and these Walata flutes are no exception.

These have also been specifically ‘tweaked’ by the producers to ensure they are exceptional instruments and perform to the highest possible standard.

These Walata bamboo quena flutes are thicker, more rustic and slightly harder to play than other types of bamboo quena, designed for the hands of a more experienced quena player, this Walata flute produces a much more solid, sweeter sound than many of it’s rivals.

Utilising skill and technique from a more experienced level to achieve new heights of play, the advanced flutist will gain a greater sense of pleasure from playing this flute than other more easily mastered flutes.

These bamboo quenas are unvarnished and have a beautifully rugged, rustic type look and a real sense of beauty about them, unlike any of my other more traditional looking flutes.

These were created by a professional Bolivian luthier, centered in the heart of  La Paz who is also a highly skilled musician. Like most of our other artisans, this luthier has been making instruments and performing concerts across South America for many years.

As with the charangos and all other instruments sold on this site, these flutes are of exceptional quality and should not be confused with other South American souvenir type tourist flutes of substandard quality. Such instruments are manufactured on mass with no attention to sound quality and tuning.

These quena flutes are precision concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em) and have been ‘tweaked’ for optimum performance.

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, these really are beautiful instruments, each having their own individual characteristics.

Free Quena Cover

Each Andean flute purchased here on Original Artisan now comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made upon our request for covers that provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made for each flute to provide an extra snug fit.

Please click the link below to view our colourful selection of cases and pick yours to accompany your flute.

Click here to select your free flute case

I only have a small number of flutes and cases available which are shipped on a first come first served basis. Please be quick to ensure you get your favourite first.

Note : The images you see here were taken using a number of bamboo Walata concert quenas in order to show off the slight differences in colour, grain and dressing between each of these handmade flutes.

The flute you receive will be of exactly the same nature, each varying slightly in appearance due to the natural characteristics of the woods used.

Please click the product title link and then select any image to view detailed gallery pictures.