The flute, in our case the flute, is an ancient wind musical instrument. The appearance of the prototype flute dates back almost 35 thousand years ago, making it one of the oldest instruments. And the flute we are familiar with became known in Egypt five thousand years ago, and is still the main instrument in the Middle East. Folk or folk rock cannot do without it. Those who are familiar with fantasy worlds know that the pipe is one of the favorite instruments of the elves. But in our reality, playing the flute will brighten up winter evenings. And you can make this wonderful tool in less than an hour.
For production we will need:
Wooden tube (reed, bamboo, reed, etc.)
A piece of wood or cork
Drills for 2; 4.2 and 6 mm and something you can drill with (screwdriver, drill, engraver)
Needle file
Hacksaw blade for metal
Flute barrel
The first step is to select the body of the pipe. Any hollow tube will do, be it reed, reed or plumbing PVC pipe. I found a great bamboo tube.
It is not completely round, the internal diameters are 23 and 25 mm. I sawed off 400 mm, this is how long the flute will be. Although I needed to saw off 300 mm, as usual I mixed everything up.
At one end we make two holes close together, the boundaries of which should be located at a distance of 40 mm from the edge. I first marked the holes with a 2mm drill and then drilled them out with a 4.2mm drill. Next, use a file to make a rectangular hole, with a length of 5 mm and a width of 7 mm. And we grind one side of the window at an angle of 30-45 degrees, all with the same file. This is the whistle hole. The sharpness and smoothness of the bevel will determine the sound quality.
Next, we make six game valve holes (the markings were made earlier). The first hole will be 60 mm from the bottom end of the flute, the rest in 20 mm increments. Again we make holes with a 2 mm drill and drill out with a 6 mm drill. In general, these drills were right for me. The setting principle is this: the larger the hole, the higher the sound, so you can start drilling from 4 mm. The main thing is not to overdo it, because you won’t be able to reduce the hole. Drilling should begin from the bottom hole. Using a tuner, we will tune the pipe in natural major. We drill the bottom one and blow it, tune it using the tuner, then drill the second one. The second hole is rebuilt when open first and so on. You should get the following series of notes: A sharp, A, G, F, D sharp, D, C.
We sand all the holes sandpaper, but very small so as not to damage the natural color of the bamboo.
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Whistle
Now, from the end where the hole for the whistle was made, you need to make a bevel. From the edge downwards we retreat 4-5 mm, and to the left 40 mm. We make the bevel with a hacksaw blade for metal.
Now we make a sleeve from a piece of wood or cork. First I gave the piece of wood a round shape, then I made the same bevel as on the flute itself. I found the wood to be soft, so I did everything with a knife. You need to make a flat edge on top, 1 mm away from the edge, as in a regular whistle. You can’t make a bevel that is too big, there won’t be any whistling. We insert the sleeve into the “body”.
I made the bushing too small. It should fit tightly into the flute and sit securely there. I had to glue all the gaps with hot glue. I coated the sleeve itself with PVA glue before inserting it into the flute.
This completes the making of the flute. You can already get the first sounds. Again, this is ideal for learning. Since a good pipe costs quite a bit, it should not be confused with a recorder. But our homemade flute has an acceptable sound, and the manufacturing process took half an hour. The instrument can be decorated to your taste, but for me bamboo looks good anyway.
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Surely our distant ancestors often heard the wind humming in the trunks of dried trees. This is where the idea came to them to do something similar themselves, in order to please the ears with beautiful sounds and enjoy them. This is how it appeared bamboo flute.
Most suitable material Bamboo and reed are used to make it - they are ready-made tubes, since their trunks are hollow inside. It is enough just to process the material to get a finished tool.
It is most common in China and Japan, since this is where this plant is most often found. And in Central America, flutes have long been made from reeds.
There are several main types of bamboo flutes.
Chinese traditional longitudinal long bamboo flute: xiao. In its upper half there is a whistle and six playing holes. The top of the flute body is closed with a cork, and a small cut was made in it. This whistle design allows you to produce a floating, gentle and soft sound similar to Chinese speech. The famous Japanese flute shakuhachi originated from the Chinese xiao.
The name “shakuhachi” did not appear by chance. In translation, “shaku” means foot, and “hachi” means eight. 1.8 Japanese feet or 54.5 centimeters is the standard length of the version of the flute that originated in Japan from China. Such an instrument had 6 playing holes and was called gagaku shakuhachi.
Appeared in the 12th century new look- tempuku shakuhachi. It had a different hole shape, was longer and thinner than the classic shakuhachi, and had 5 playing holes. Then, in the 17th century, another form appeared - hitogiri. It consisted of one piece of bamboo and also had 5 playing holes, but unlike its ancestor, it did not last long. In the 18th century, it was practically never seen. Another of the most common forms is fuke shakuhachi. It was characterized by a weighted, flared end.
There were also many lesser-known species, differing in the number of holes, sizes and shapes.
To play the shakuhachi, a special technique of breathing and head movements is used. With its help, the effect of amplitude and frequency modulation of sound is achieved.
Moreover, its sound creates a unique harmony of combination of melody and subtle vibration of the instrument. This was noticed back in ancient centuries, and they began to use a bamboo flute to restore the normal movement of internal qi energy along the meridians of the body. This has a beneficial effect on the body, restoring and strengthening health.
The famous medieval cultural figure of Japan, Reverend Ikkyu Sojun (1394-1481), abbot of the capital's largest Daitokuji temple, painter, calligrapher, poet, philosopher and religious reformer, compared playing the shakuhachi with the sound atmosphere of a tea ceremony. The noise in a boiling pot, the gurgling of water - all this helps create a feeling of harmony and purity. The same thing happens when playing the shakuhachi. Then the human breath, coming out through a simple bamboo tube from the very depths of the soul, contributes to the achievement of enlightenment.
Traditionally, shakuhachi is handcrafted from a specific variety of bamboo. First, the lower part of the trunk with short roots is heated over low heat, and due to the release of natural oils, the trunk changes its color from green to light brown. Then the bamboo, dried for a week, is kept in a dark place for three to six years.
After this, the root part is cut off, heated again and cut into two halves to remove the partitions, clean the inner surface and drill the playing holes. In addition, for more high quality When sounding, the inside of the barrel is coated with a mixture consisting of very fine Tonoko sand and Urushi varnish. Finally inner surface covered with several layers of varnish. Each instrument made in this way has its own unique sound characteristics.
In Central America, a common reed flute is the quena. It is believed that it originally appeared in the Andes, in what is now Peru and Bolivia. The oldest example of such a flute, currently known, is more than 10 thousand years old.
According to legend, the first kena was made by a man who had lost his beloved. He used the shin bone of his beloved as the material so that the sound of the instrument would always remind him of the voice and cry of his departed bride.
The sizes, number of playing holes and shapes of reed flutes can vary greatly, just like bamboo ones. The most common type has a length of about 30-35 centimeters. At the upper end there is a small cutout that acts as a mouthpiece.
Kenu is most often made from reed, but other materials are also used: bamboo, wood, clay, and rarely stone. In ancient times it was also made from the shin bones of a llama. Kena is still widespread, but now it is the classic reed variants that are almost always used.
The easiest musical wind instruments to make from bamboo are the flute and clarinet, and the most common percussion instruments are the xylophone. Masters high level they make saxophones from bamboo.
The flute is one of the most ancient musical instruments on Earth. The wind, hitting the empty trunks of dried trees, made sounds. This was noticed by ancient people who began making flutes.
The flute is the most common bamboo musical instrument. It is found in most different nations peace. It occupies an important place in the Taoist practice of Feng Shui.
Flute
In the old days, it was easier to make a flute from bamboo than from wood, since it is naturally hollow inside and does not need to be drilled along its entire length. All that remained was to make holes for the fingers along the length of the stem. In addition, bamboo has good resonance.
Each piece of bamboo trunk, even of the same plant, is unique, so each flute has its own sound.
The length of flutes varies from 5 cm to one and a half meters, but most often in the range of 46-50 cm. The diameter should be in the range of 1.9-2.6 cm.
There are several main types of bamboo flutes.
With side inlet. Most common in many countries and cultures.
Of the eight types of Japanese bamboo flutes, the most famous is the shakuhachi. It has 5 playing holes. They write that playing the shakuhachi helps restore a person’s spiritual strength. These flutes were originally played by Japanese Zen Buddhist monks during meditation. In the 1980s, shakuhachi became popular in Western pop music.
American Indian flute (pimak). Traditionally it was made of wood, but recently it has also been made of bamboo. There is a baffle inside the Indian flute that prevents air from flowing directly from the blowhole to the whistle.
Chinese Di. A special feature is the presence of an additional hole located between a number of playing holes and the blower (whistle). It is sealed with a special thin film to give the flute a special (Chinese) sound.
Making a flute yourself
You can make a simple bamboo flute yourself. You need to select a piece of suitable diameter and quality from some company that sells whips, and then start manufacturing. You will need the same tools as for regular wood.
Here are approximate instructions for making a flute. The result will depend on the quality of the so-called bamboo wood and the care taken to complete the work.
Cut a piece from the trunk 40-50 cm long and 18-25 cm in diameter. In this case, one end should be blocked by the partition of the trunk assembly. Besides this, there will be one or two more partitions left on the segment.
Step back 2.5cm from the blocked end and make a mark. There will be an injection hole here. Step back 15 cm and make 6 marks with a distance of 2.5 cm between each. There will be blow holes here.
Heat a rigid iron rod with a diameter of 15 mm so that one end is red (the other end, which will be in your hand, needs to be wrapped in a rag so as not to get burned). Pierce the partitions in the bamboo trunk with a rod, leaving intact only the one located at the end of the trunk at the single mark.
Use a hot rod or, for example, a drill with a diameter of 6 mm to pierce the holes at the marks.
Clean the holes and the inside of the barrel with sandpaper. In this case, the holes should become round. Do not make the internal diameter of the flute too large.
Wipe the outside of the flute with linseed oil.
Other musical instruments
In addition to the flute in different countries you can see others musical instruments from bamboo.
Saxophones are quite common in the West. Unlike the flute and clarinet, the diameter of which remains almost unchanged along the entire length, the saxophone should have a conical shape, which will give a greater richness of sounds.
Since bamboo stems are cylindrical in shape, they have to be connected in such a way that a piece of smaller diameter is inserted into a piece of larger diameter. Gradually the pipe increases in diameter and becomes pseudo-conical. The upper bend is made rectangular, and the lower bend is curved. The entire saxophone usually requires 14-17 sections of bamboo. The diameter of such sections is much larger than that of the sections from which flutes are made.
Xylophones. The Vietnamese trung bamboo xylophone consists of hollow stems of varying sizes, loosely tied together with rope. The xylophone is suspended from a stand.
When struck by two soft wooden chopsticks through bamboo tubes, selected in a certain sound sequence, one or two voices can sound simultaneously in the original harmony.
Organ. The only bamboo organ in the world is located in the Philippines. The European priest Diego Sera de la Virgen del Carmen, who arrived in Manila in 1816, was the initiator of the construction of this amazing instrument, which is still played today.
The construction of the organ lasted eight years due to the fact that much, if not all, had to be done for the first time and various experiments with the material had to be carried out.
Since recently, an international organ music festival has been held annually in the town of Las Pinas, part of Greater Manila. That's what it's called - Bamboo.
The last musical instrument in this article is Sho. It is not widespread, mainly found in Japan. Made from 17 thin bamboo and reed tubes tied into a bundle. Its sound is reminiscent of an organ, but, of course, it is not as powerful.
One of the most significant and effective Feng Shui tools is bamboo flutes. Since ancient times, bamboo has been considered in China as a symbol of happiness and attracting good luck. Its rapid yet robust growth has earned it a reputation for calm, tranquility, as well as protection and strength. That is why it is still so loved in this country and placed in the house. This is one of the few Feng Shui symbols that is a universal talisman for all areas of life.
Using bamboo flutes you can get wonderful results. Their purpose is to:
— contribute to the establishment of a peaceful and safe life. In China, bamboo is valued for bringing good luck and giving strength. It is best if it grows close to home;
— provide support. Bamboo is one of the strongest and hardest plants. It symbolizes support for any action;
— drive away evil spirits. Negative energy, called spirits, ghosts, is felt by many people. With the help of a flute - a symbol of a sword - you can eliminate negative energy and help establish a calm and peaceful state of consciousness;
— drive away evil, negative and scandalous people. Applications of Bamboo Flute - effective remedy to eliminate or destroy negative energy received from such people.
Flute Angle
The angle at which the bamboo flute should be hung is very important (the angle at which it hangs is interrelated with the angles of the Feng Shui Octagon). For example, place the Octagon on the wall, and the flute in the center, opposite the zone that is responsible for life and which needs activation. Let’s say, to improve your financial situation, you should hang a flute opposite the “Wealth” zone.
The flute should also be hung opposite this area to increase its power. This seemingly insignificant detail is actually very important.
Wealth Zone or Helpful people — At an angle of 45°; left side down, right side up;
Zone of Love and Marriage or Knowledge— At an angle of 45°; right side down, left side up;
Children's or Family Zone— Vertical; down side with smaller flute sections;
Career or Glory Zone— Horizontally;
Health Zone- You can use any of the above directions.
Before purchasing and using a flute, read the following tips:
2. The bamboo sections are separated by clearly visible ribs. These ribs symbolically represent the energy and strength of the flute. Do not use a flute with worn ribs, as it has much less power. When placed on a wall, shorter segments should be lower and longer segments should be higher;
3. It is best to hang the flute on a red ribbon with two red tassels, one on each side of the ribbon attachment. Do not remove the tape, even if you place the flute vertically. Do not forget that the length of the tape must be a multiple of 23 cm (23, 46, 69, etc.);