Making the PVC Fujara

The much requested details on how to control the airflow for this great sounding instrument based on the Slovakian Shepherd's Overtone Flute the Fujara.

[@junkdojo]

Hi Simseba, Each finger hole is fine tuned by adjusting its diameter but these on average are 8-10mm. Positions are 83% 73% and 68% of the length from the fipple sharp edge to the end. Last hole is off centre to fit fingers in a comfortable position. HTH Paul

[@jimfrancis2360]

that sure is a neat sounding instrument

[@martins4024]

Really helped with me build.many thanks

[@NozerFR]

thx mate for this kind of video... you're the kind of man making the world go round ! Bless up

[@m34nb34n]

dude, still so cool. thanks for showing that plug part. I was not getting it till this vid. cool

[@tinkerbots7632]

Many many thanks friend!! I appreciate how well you teach... Fantastic!

[@nadishana]

Hey Paul! Great sound! I still hope i can buy one fujara from you!

[@gerryadams712]

Cool instrument. Great instruction regarding the fipple end. I'm wondering about the precise position of the 3 holes. Also does the holes position dictate the key?

[@GrumpaGladstone1809]

Divide the active length(from the bottom edge of the window to it's end) of the fujara in half,divide the bottom half into six equal sections, take the marks at the top of the second, third and fourth sections and move them up by the internal diameter of the fujara, make your holes there.

[@manoloramirez6456]

Wow good video man

[@ALAINBRAULIO]

thanks for this tutorial , nice job ! Now : an IMPORTANT CAUTION for your audience : industrial PVC is teratogenic ; that is, it causes genital malformations, and other whatnots due to its components. I have been using pvc for a long time to make flutes, but always with an intermediate part that preserves the oral mucosa from any contact with this plastic.

[@therealzilch]

Very nicely done. Thanks.

[@gerryadams1333]

Hi, I've made one of these following your excellent tutorial. The sound is quite low even on the second octave. I have a few questions.... 1. Is this normal or is there any way to improve the sound? 2. The sound is coming from both the fipple and the end of the tube. Is this correct? 3. Finally, I've used garden hose........Will a better / more robust hose improve the sound? Hope you can help....

[@gilbohadana]

Thank you paul so much for the info your doing wonderfull work

[@frezatto]

The hole of the back... ^^ Thank you for this great moment, your web-site is very interesant, and your videos too, now i know how to build a training fujara and that's pretty good cause i'm dreaming about it since a long time. Ok thank you again, and good work

[@Fhionnan]

I made a cork by cutting off part of the pipe, sealed it on oner end with ducktape and filled it with hot-glue from a gluepistol. The rest goes as same as the pvc-flute from junkdojo, cause it is alittle tricky give the hardened glue a clean cut. ATTENTION While cooling the glue maybe needs refilling in the center. keep on going......

[@MarkDally]

Nice work! sounds great!!

[@RobertSHilton]

Great video! Thanks for posting. I enjoy your whole series. Is there some formula for spacing of the three tone holes in order to get the proper harmonics?

[@massieko]

Hey actually I found that'd be the best likely thing to use too, I've got it to a point where it makes sound while the end it plugged but not much while the ends open. Not sure what the problem is but I haven't touched it much. Been a waiting project for quite some time but I've thought about finishing it, just haven't had much time. Worth it though! Awesome instrument!

[@rustamgani6826]

Great! Thanks!

[@BAK87]

Thank you very much for sharing this. Cheers

[@STING00005]

man. i tried to make one of these a few years ago and failed miserably. I think my pride has recovered enough to let me try again.

[@Didgeman80]

Thank you so much!! You seem like a really nice person!! All the best to you :)

[@satorispirit5768]

J'ai beaucoup apprécié .Merci beaucoup .

[@acidfriend47]

Thanks for the video just did mine with your method. But yours came out better. the PVC that i used is a bit thicker than yours, it sounds a bit bassy. other than that It sounds good. I saw your other video on marking the holes on a flute, how can you compare that with the Fujara. most Elastic bands rip when they are stretched that long. By the way is the fujara best if it haves 6 holes or just 3? or is there more you can put on? Is it better if you put more holes?

[@Fersiope]

¿me podrías explicar como es la distancia y diámetro de los orificios de los dedos por favor?

[@sudarshanjuyal]

simply genius....

[@m34nb34n]

how does one measure out the finger holes please? Like what is the formula to measure when making these smaller or larger? i want to make one but i dont understand the finger hole placement

[@pigeonflipper]

great job ,,,,im guessing the tube is 2 inch ,,,thank you so much for shareing,,cheers

[@RicTheGrt]

You are very encouraging. I want to try to make one. What is the Dia of the tube that you iuse please? Where are the holes placed?

[@acidfriend47]

How many holes is needed for the key notes? and I've been doing Ocarinas out of ceramics and i learned that it is hard tunning them, changing the size of the holes makes a big difference do you have all your holes different or are they the same? have you seen a real fujara? does it have the same size of holes?

[@juanalbertoAmestoyanahata]

te felicio... sos un maestroooooo

[@simseba]

thanks !!!! great !!!! can you tell me please what the diameter of the fingerholes is and the exact placement regarding the tube length ( maybe from the botoom to the center of the holes) and why the last hole is not in the center thanks again !!!

[@BirdOfParadise777]

Wow!!! This is so fantastic!! I will make one! Do you seal the other end closed or leave it open? Where exactly will the sound come out of for recording into a microphone? Do you put anything on the end of the hose you put into your mouth? Thank you:) BOP

[@FeistyCoconut]

Fantastic innovation! How exactly do you get the fipple? It's the only thing I'm having trouble with.

[@RicTheGrt]

I have made my first fujara. Thank you Paul for you help and tips. Getting to play it will be another challenge. Richard

[@mrtube-z3v]

hello you have plans for build this in strumenti please?thanks Antonio italy

[@deniserenee6636]

I made a fujara and have some questions. Can I contact you and send some photos?

Thank you for the tips...I don't quite understand about the ratio...But i have a pipe of at least 150 cm with 15 mm diameter..I`ll try to see if it`s working...What do you think? If i drill the holes at 83%, 73% and 68% (as u told to simseba) might work? Thanks once again for the clip. I did a persian ney and a bulgarian kaval with PVC pipes and it`s the most cheap and easy material to use and very original in sounding!

[@BirdOfParadise777]

The "plug" that you cut and put in the top end... is it a specific length? Does the top edge of the rectangular hole have to be a specific distance from the top end? If the air is going back out of the rectangular hole... how does it make sound all the way down to the bottom end of the tube? The bottom end is open right? Thanks:)

[@massieko]

I'm having a hard time finding a cork this big, I've got a pvc pipe1"X50" and I have no clue where to get a inch in diameter cork...any ideas? Also, in your opinion, how far from the end of the tube would you place the fipple? Thanks! Thanks for the great tutorial

[@massieko]

I'm also curious how you sharpened the ramp on the fipple both inside and out?

[@The_Irish_Rover]

So when is the next video?

[@russcowles3799]

Hello.. i made mine 50 inches long. The i side diameter is one inch.. where should i drill the three holes???? Thank you Russ

[@michaelstanger]

ok i went and bought my 1 1/2'' pvc and my hose from a plumbing store. then i tried using dowl cuz i figured cork would be to poress? and of course it wouldnt match with anything. so i am going to my woods class from high school 12 years ago and hopefully there there and laith the dowl to fit snug. is this what i do? i planned on using chisels to make the ramp and fipple. i will try to post if it works. let me know if i am on the right direction? as well as any commentors?

@7777dmith7777 You can blow also in the edge of the pipe at the end and can sing( like you are blowing in kaval or ney). If u blow like in a trompet i don't think u get those octaves.:) cya!

[@iaincwil]

I have used 1.1/4" PVC to make a fujara but have some 1.1/2" pipe could I use to make one from this

[@iaincwil]

nope didnt get them, another thing is the fipple I have made is very quiet on the 1st octave little better on the next gradually getting louder but the mumble I hardly have to breath to get it! good or bad, I made 6" fipples 4 off to get the best, thanks mick

thanks... thanks... thanks!

[@snehulo777]

Slovakia ruuuuulez:) national instrument of our country :))

[@izabelamoreira9061]

What is the size and distance of the holes below?

[@JammTj664]

Pleace guive the massures mi english not so good im from tijuana mexico an im a flute maker. So this overtone flute is so awesome

[@atillajewsharp018]

Hello! Can you give the dimensions of the fipple part of the fujara? Sadly I cannot make them.

[@lexusmaxus]

What are the hole spacings please ? Thx

[@SONGSTICKS]

Hello, Based on these dimensions.. do you know what key it comes out in please? Or anyone else out there who has made one based on this video. Cheers

[@JammTj664]

how much 45º 0r 35º the cut in the wood piece please tell mee

[@febi51]

good!

[@masajana]

Super , thanks :-))

[@jimfrancis2360]

angle and length of the fipple please?

@massieko Nope, you just need to sharpen it out:)

[@futurfry]

there is a PVC version of everything

[@janpelka98]

A like wooden fujar more then plastic fujar but you're fujara have good sound but no soul old slovakian peoples says : say on fujara something (povedz na fujaru dačo) you can't say it but realy good idea and good soud

[@GrumpaGladstone1809]

Very sorry, that should have been "7 equal sections" not 6, i rooted out a Slovak manual i've got at home. You can trust the rest, it's a formula used by Slovak fujara makers, and i've used it myself. Maybe compare it with the percentage method if you want to make sure.

[@stephenmosack4496]

what is the spacing for the finger holes in relation to the length of the bore?

[@giovannibortoluzzi1384]

drill at 83% 73% and 68% of the length between the end of the flute and the cut that splits the airflow

[@edsonprenazzi5831]

it would be possible to pass the measures of the holes ?

[@giovannibortoluzzi1384]

you need to get the notes : major 2nd, major 3rd and perfect fourth of the root note of the fujara

[@isthereasunthereisnt]

Where do I drill the holes?

[@giovannibortoluzzi1384]

you need to get the notes : major 2nd, major 3rd and perfect fourth of the root note of the fujara, write me at [e-mail] , I can give you some of my measurements (keys of G, A, C )

[@petermarkoli5244]

Giovanni Bortoluzzi can you send measurments to me Also?

[@petermarkoli5244]

Gmail is [e-mail]

[@GermanEze]

hello! i am from argentina, do you have plans? mi mail is [e-mail] and mi facebook is: GERMAN EZEQUIEL

[@Mikkogram]

@@giovannibortoluzzi1384 hi. Still open to share your measurements

[@kennygtexas]

Gr8...

[@manicvortex]

So can I atleast get the measurements? Its really cool and all but it doesnt seem like you really gave any specific measurements. Ive been trying to guess based on the video but its very difficult to guess what everything is just by looking at it.

[@marshallartsmedia]

It was over 10 years ago :) I have no clue Jordan. 1.5-1.6m if memory serves but can be as long or short as you like as long as it retains that proportion of length to width to kill the fundamental and be in tune for your needs. Cut a length of tube, form a fipple or just blow over the end to get a note. Cut off length until you hit the note you need tuning-wise then add finger holes to taste. You can also do it mathematically also, google for "calculate frequency of a tube enclosed at one end". The fujara finger holes are in the same proportional spacing as the bottom 3 holes on a standard penny whistle. laid out as a percentage of the distance from the fipple edge to the distal bottom end of the instrument. I give these percentages in the elastic band video around the same time as this. Hope that helps P

[@marshallartsmedia]

Positions are 83% 73% and 68% of the length from the fipple sharp edge to the end. Last hole is off centre to fit fingers in a comfortable position

[@manicvortex]

Thank you very much. Ive been getting into flute crafting lately so i need all the help I can get. Appreciate the quicj response bud. Thank you thank you.

[@cococody121]

oooh myy gooodd.....i love the accent haha

[@cingle2004jp]

No one's who they say they did like this!

[@311tipek113]

fujara is Slovak instrument not Polish

[@iaincwil]

can you show me how to position the finger holes for different keys??? do you use the tali method??? thanks mick

[@iaincwil]

this sounds like the tali method

[@pigeonflipper]

you can always make it the same as you make the pvc konkovka,takes about 10 minutes and sounds the same,,,but good job,,

[@anikaire]

whittle it down then sand it smooth

[@hnedpotom]

amici ucia svet robit fujary z PVC :)