Clay flute

Huaca Invented in 1980 by Sharon Rowell in the California bay area, this multiple chambered pan-cultural vessel flute, based on the thousands of years old idea of sound in clay, is a radical innovation. Chambers are tuned to a specific key and to each other in a tempered fashion like the piano. The shape of the instrument reminds some of lungs or the heart, while the finish looks ancient and earthy. The huaca has three large chambers with a split mouthpiece allowing one, two or three notes…

In this post we're going to look at a very unusual flute. A Zapotec clay flute & whistle. At first glance this instrument appears to be what many would call a Pan-Pipe or a Zampoña as is used in the musical cultures of the Andes. Rather it is a combination of four whistles and two small flutes joined together. A whistle is just a flute that plays one note, however as we'll see below, by covering the opening at the bottom of the tube another note can be played. All of these use a fipple to…

In this post, you'll learn how to make a ceramic flute similar to a recorder or an Irish Pennywhistle. This ceramic flute has an airduct assembly at one end and a series of finger holes.

Seacow ocarina, marmered clay

By Ricardo Tlalli Lozano 8” double clay flute with mayan designs

Double pot flute Side

In today’s article we’ll have you singing a brand new tune with 6 versatile ceramic instruments for you to add to your ceramic repertoire!

SHIPPING THIS ITEM FROM THE USA 🇺🇸 Ceramic ocarina Bird The ocarina was molded by hand by Natalina from local pottery clay. Passed two firing - the first at 1070 degrees Celsius and the second milky smoke, after which the bird acquired a dark brown color. The bird has 4 play holes and a clear, beautiful sound. Tuned in Arbitrary System. Due to its light weight and size, it can be taken with you on your travels. This is a pocket flute. The sound of this ocarina is reminiscent of birdsong…

Brief overview of the history of the ocarina and its uses in the mesoamerican culture.

Ceramic Double Flute made in Ecuador Sound Healing Flute. Flute for Ceremonies. Spiritual Double Flute. Indigenous Flute Ceramic. Listen here - https://www.instagram.com/p/CzSTAbIOtae/?igshid=aXdvOHFvaHBpdnF4 This beautiful ceramic flute was made by artist Jorge Farinango from the Imbabura province in northern Ecuador. He is inspired by ancient art, crafts, and has crafted his clay pieces to resemble pre-Columbian artifacts. Made from the earth of the sacred Andes. A beautiful flute to carry…