The Quena

[@RosieBrownie]

I have a strong feeling this flute will be one of those I just MUST PURCHASE... 😍 There's just nothing that compares to andean music. It just has something special.... Let's call it *SPIRIT* 💜💙🌌

[@deborahherman2540]

Beautiful, haunting sound.

[@MyWhistleandFlute]

I have your quena flute in G, and I love it. Erik, it is great to see you back making videos again. No one does it like you!

[@handofgrace5066]

What a beautiful sounding flute! I love the heart and soul of this flute and Andean music :) Thank you.

[@juxtapode2781]

I've been given a Quena as a present but I never knew how it was called and had a hard time finding it or trying to play it. I FINALLY found out and I'm surprised to see so many good tutorials about it!

[@dorinc6033]

Eric, you are a treasure.

[@Drbethturtlewoman]

Beautiful

[@PedalPoopers]

There are a lot of tutorial videos but I felt like this was actually helpful

[@katl.7586]

Gorgeous sound! Thanks so much for showing us this~

[@shereflute8681]

I love the Quena and just started learning it 7 months ago. I started with a beginner Rosewood and now I have a bamboo model. You and your flute sound great!! I'd like to learn how to add reverb like you here, but I'm not there yet with making videos:)

[@Karl_B]

"...I'm not a master of it." - and then he goes on to knock your socks off!

[@RosieBrownie]

*Spoiler Alert:* He does that every time 😊👌💕

[@miguelarango208]

True haha he’s amazing. But I’ve seen guys play the Quena well into three octaves. So I know what he means. XD

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Those that have mastered the quena really are fascinating to watch and listen to. It is an amazing instrument in the hands of a truly dedicated player. I just have lots of fun with it. Erik

[@Thikitakani]

A good example of a master quena player would be sergio checho cuadros from Peru. He has quite a few videos on youtube!

[@bradleyale]

You’re the best. If somehow there was a way to be your student...there must be a way

[@greenman5255]

Plant a bamboo forest in your back yard and...he will come...

[@briansmith4853]

@@greenman5255 hahahahahahahahaahahahahaahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahhaahahahahaha... I wonder if kevin costner would find himself on some bleachers in it

[@jacquelinebeecher7885]

Say more about placing the flute on the lip. Any more words to describe how to place the lips, how to breath etc would help. I can rarely make it sound, the fingering will help after I can consistently find a sound. thanks

[@pondelion1]

i miss my father's quenas

[@uninsulatedshrimp5518]

If anyone could please help - when I play my quena, only the first three holes actually work. Having my fingers covering the last 3 holes doesn't change the sound whatsoever from leaving them uncovered. Any advice?

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Make sure the back hole is covered. Make sure you are lifting the flute upwards, to keep a good connection. Do you see a tiny pin hole? or crack? Some glue will help.

[@uninsulatedshrimp5518]

@@ErikTheFlutemakerCom no holes or cracks to speak of. The quena looks in perfect condition. Nice and straight etc. Is this likely a technique issue and I should persist or a fault in the quena? Thanks

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

@@uninsulatedshrimp5518 is it one of mine? if so, it works. I play them all through the making and pick the best one when I ship. Are you puckering? you shoul d see a line in the soft grin not a hole.

[@barturronesoficial23]

prove DO in 3rd upscale or octava and if it does not work its cause the kind of flute that you have, its a souvenir

[@IWario1]

Please take Apple Pay or Pay Pal.

[@agatemaster4243]

It sounds good however what's up with the background tuba interference?? Sounds a bit like an elephant fart in the middle of a beautiful song. Not nice.

[@Furn427]

And then he disappears back into the forest