Bring the ancient, airy melodies of the South American highlands into your music with this handcrafted Andean Pinkillu (also spelled Pinkillo or Pincullo). Revered across traditional Bolivian and Peruvian musical traditions, this end-blown bamboo duct flute is celebrated for its bright, breathy resonance and rich ceremonial history.

Unlike open-notch flutes that require complex embouchure technique, the Pinkillu features a recorder-style fipple mouthpiece, allowing both beginners and seasoned wind players to produce clear, resonant tones right away.

Key Features

Natural Bamboo Construction: Hand-carved from carefully selected cane for balanced acoustics and a lightweight, durable feel.
Accessible Fipple Mouthpiece: Designed with a duct-style windway for instant airflow response without straining your embouchure.
Distinctive Andean Timbre: Produces a bright, slightly breathy whistle tone that carries well in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Traditional 6-Hole Tuning: Drilled to traditional Andean modal fingerings, well-suited for folk arrangements, melodic phrasing, and ceremonial music.
Versatile Musical Voice: An evocative instrument for sound therapy, meditation sessions, breathwork, acoustic layering, or folk ensembles.

Specifications

Length: Approx. 15 inches
Available Keys: Key of B or Key of C (select from dropdown)
Material: Sustainable natural bamboo / cane
Hole Pattern: 6 front tone holes, end-blown duct fipple

Note: Because every flute is individually carved from natural bamboo, subtle variations in grain pattern, hue, and character make each instrument unique.

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Handcrafted Andean Pinkillu Flute – Traditional Bamboo Fipple Wind Instrument