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Tiple
The ‘Tiple Colombiano” could be described as treble guitar. It is usually the size of a ¾ guitar with metal strings laid in 4 courses of 3 strings.
The ‘Tiple Colombiano” could be described as treble guitar. It is usually the size of a ¾ guitar with metal strings laid in 4 courses of 3 strings.
Charango
It is like a small guitar. Originally made from the shell of the (or “quirquincho” as it is known in the Andes) to make the resonance box. It is possible to find up to a dozen types of charangos in the Andean area (from 5 strings up to 12 strings). The most popular has 10 strings tuned in pairs E, A, E (octave apart), C and G.
It is like a small guitar. Originally made from the shell of the (or “quirquincho” as it is known in the Andes) to make the resonance box. It is possible to find up to a dozen types of charangos in the Andean area (from 5 strings up to 12 strings). The most popular has 10 strings tuned in pairs E, A, E (octave apart), C and G.
Panpipes
An end-blown flute, usually made of bamboo cane. It normally consists of a number tubes arranged in two rows. The different lengths determine the notes. Some are fixed key panpipes (mainly used in folk music) and increasingly popular are chromatic instruments. In South America the origins of the instrument can be traced to Pre-Columbian times.
An end-blown flute, usually made of bamboo cane. It normally consists of a number tubes arranged in two rows. The different lengths determine the notes. Some are fixed key panpipes (mainly used in folk music) and increasingly popular are chromatic instruments. In South America the origins of the instrument can be traced to Pre-Columbian times.
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Kenas or Quenas
This is one of the most popular instruments of the Andean area with many varieties. Most “quenas” consist of a straight open pipe with a recess on one of the sides and half open on the other. There are five to six front vents and one rear vent. They are mostly made out of bamboo cane and measures 25 to 40cm. Popular versions are those in G and D.
This is one of the most popular instruments of the Andean area with many varieties. Most “quenas” consist of a straight open pipe with a recess on one of the sides and half open on the other. There are five to six front vents and one rear vent. They are mostly made out of bamboo cane and measures 25 to 40cm. Popular versions are those in G and D.
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Ocarina
A submarine or lentil-shaped instrument made of clay. The first type normally has up to 12 holes. They are found in various sizes and musical registers.
A submarine or lentil-shaped instrument made of clay. The first type normally has up to 12 holes. They are found in various sizes and musical registers.