Winds
Winds
The first wind instrument ever found is theorized to date back approximately 10,000 years. These instruments contain resonators through which air vibrates when the player blows into or over a mouthpiece. Almost any building material can be used to fashion an instrument of this type, and the variety is quite remarkable. Gandharva Loka Vancouver offers a tree filled with flutes from all corners of the world including high, quality, hand crafted one of a kind Swiss flutes next to simple bamboo flutes from India. Our expert staff is well trained to help you find the flute you are looking for.
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Aeolian Harp
In the 19th Century, similar instruments to the one above became popula in many parks and homes of Germany, England and Scotland. It was called Äolsharfe ― Harp of Äolus. Similar instruments existed much earlier than the 19th century in East Asia. The ever changing melodies produced by the wind are extremely charming, and these […]
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ANGRY BIRDS OCARINAS
Based on the well know video game “Angry Birds”, this peculiar looking characters are fully functional ocarinas!
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Bagpipes
Bagpipes, also called Dudelsack, were most likely invented about 4000 years ago in the Middle East, and were likely brought to Europe by the Romans. Although we associate the remarkable sound of Bagpipes with Scotland or Ireland, this instrument is also played traditionally in many parts of Eurasia. According to the area, the construction and […]
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Bahu
Considered to be a wind instrument that everyone can play because it does not require an embouchure, the bahu is a Chinese folk flute that has the appearance of a regular bamboo side blown flute but for the fact that it has a copper reed in the mouth piece. The bahu produces a mellow and […]
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Bansuri
Originally, the bansuri flute a folk instrument whose history was very closely linked to the mythology of India, but in the last century, it has also become a prominent fixture in classical music and is now played . It is made of bamboo cane and is available in a wide ranger of sizes and keys, […]
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Bird Whistles
It is amazing how well our selection of bird whistles recreate the sounds of our avian friends and Gandharva Loka offers a variety of bird whistles. We also stock bird whistles from the Vogel company of France and beautifully decorated bird-shaped ceramic and plastic bird whistles. Some of these hold water in a chamber which, […]
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Bulb Horns
Squeeze, or bulb horns have a wide variety of uses and are synonymous with vintage cars, bicycles, clown and busking acts and general good fun. They are typically trumpet shaped instruments of varying shape and size and, as the name implies, use a rubber bulb that, when squeezed, pushes air through a simple metal reed […]
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Didgeridoo
Traditionally, the Australian didgeridoo is made of eucalyptus wood, which has been allowed to be hollowed out by termites. A mouthpiece made of beeswax is then affixed to the end to allow players to adjust the size to suit themselves. Although it is impossible to deduce its exact age, archaeological studies suggest that the indigenous […]
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Dizi
A traditional Chinese flute used often in Chinese opera and orchestras. Whereas most simple flutes have only a blowing (embouchure) hole and finger (tone) holes, the dizi has an unique additional hole, known as mo kong in Chinese, between the embouchure and tone holes. A special membrane called dimo, made from an almost tissue-like shaving […]
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Duduk
The Duduk originated approximately 5000 years ago in Mesopotamia, and thus it is one of the oldest double reed instruments in the world. The tube made from apricot wood and has 8 holes and 1-2 thumb holes on the back. The remarkable feature of the Duduk is the reed with a length of up to […]
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Dungchen
Dungchen (also known as the Tibetan Horn and ) are the great horns of the Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and ensembles. Generally made from brass and ornately decorated, dunchen vary in length from as small as 40 cm up to four or five meters long and are typically constructed in several telescoping sections to accomodate travel […]
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ELVEN OCARINA LOTR
This beautiful looking ocarina is based on the elven culture of the renown Lord of the Rings series.
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Fife
Similar to a tin whistle, the fife is a tin, brass, or nickel transverse flute often used in military marching bands. It has a light, charming sound and is excellent for travel.
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First Nations Flute
It is most likely that this flute was originally of Anasazi origin and spread throughout North America. Early models have been found of river cane, but the flute is primarily made of hardwood. The traditional scale is pentatonic, but a sixth note is included in most models which can be used to produce more variation.
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Fujara
The fujara (pronounced foo-ya-ra) is a large overtone flute that originated in central Slovakia and was traditionally played by shepherds for recreation. It is as a large sophisticated fipple flute of unique design ranging from 150 to 170 cm long and tuned in A, G, and F. A fujara has three tone holes located on […]
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HIGH SPIRIT POCKET FLUTES
This smaller version of the high spirit flutes are great for travelers and beginners. Made out of cedar, spanish cedar and walnut.
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HOBBIT OCARINA
Hobbit ocarina from Lord of the Rings series. Fully functional ceramic made.
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Howling Tube
It´s not only fun for kids! The Howling Tube also offers sophisticated effects while improvising or in group work. These plastic tubes with Accordion-like structure are very easy to play: Hold one end of the tube tightly with one hand and start spinning it around. By changing the speed of spinning you can create lower […]
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HuLuSi
The word “hulusi” comes from two other Chinese words – “hulu”, meaning gourd, and “si”, meaning “silk”, referring to the instrument’s smooth sound. Originally, it was confined to a small area of China and played by minority ethnic groups. Today, it is played all over China. It is traditionally constructed of a gourd and three […]
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Kaval
Kavals are played in Armenia, Turkey, Bulgaria and a few other Eastern European nations, as well as Northern Greece and Azerbaijan, and is primarily associated with Anatolian and Balkan shepherds. The construction and scale of the flutes differ, depending on the country. The narrow tube, between 30 and 80 cm, is often carved from […]
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Kazoo
The Kazoo is a simple musical instrument that everyone can play. you sing into the wider opening your own voice causes a vellum membrane to vibrate. It produces a saxophone like sound like when blowing on a comb The Kazoo originates from the Mirliton, a traditional African instrument. In the Middle Ages, a different form […]
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Kid’s Flute
A flute for children has to be solid and suitable for small fingers. Plus, it should be made from a natural material and pleasant for the ear. These children´s flutes made by workshops in Leipzig, Germany, and in Hungary fulfill all those demands. They have a simple but appealing design and are inexpensive. The flutes […]
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LEGEND OF ZELDA OCARINA
Based on the famous video game ‘Legend of Zelda’, this ceramic replica completely resembles the original sounds and includes a book with all the songs! Plastic version also available with the same accuracy on notes!
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Lotus Flute
No Vietnamese celebration would be complete without the chirping of simple little Lotus Flutes. But in the West the Lotus flute enjoys great popularity, too. Children love it as well as adults. While blowing, move the plunger up and down to create a smooth and infinitely variable scale. Both models in metal or plastic allow […]
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MAJORA’S MASK OCARINA
Based on the game Majora’s Mask from the Legend of Zelda series, this pocket sized mask shaped ocarina works as properly tested by our staff!
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Nagaswaram, Shenai, Bombard, and Zurna
These wind instruments are played mostly outside at ceremonies and processions all over Eurasia. In Northern India, the nagaswaram is said to be extremely auspicious, and it is also the loudest non brass instrument in the world. In Armenia, the Zurna is related to local Christian beliefs and is used in folk music, as well […]
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Ney
One of the oldest examples of the flute is the Ney; an end blown flute that features prominently in Persian, Turkish, and Arabic music being found in Egypt, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and parts of north-western India. In some of these musical traditions, it is the only wind instrument used. The kaval belongs to the same […]
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Nose Flute
Believe it or not, this flute is blown with the nose! Place the opening at the thicker end of the flute against the nostrils; the open mouth is placed around the other hole. The flute has to be pressed against nose and lips. Then blow gently through the nose. The mouth creates a resonating chamber […]
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Ocarina
The Ocarina (Italian for “little goose”) is a wind instrument from baked or dried clay. It was used by many ancient cultures such as the Mayas, Incas and Aztecs, as well as the Chinese, and is part of a family of instruments that dates back approximately 12,000 years. Nowadays the Ocarina is famous thanks to […]
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Overtone Flute
The Overtone Flute is a very old instrument from Scandanavia and Russia whose special sound and range had a great influence on Folk music. To play, simply blow softly to get low notes and with more force to get higher notes.
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Panpipes
The oldest Pan Pipes were found in 3000-year-old tombs. They were made from bird bones of different lengths, bound together in a row by wax or resin. Generally, they are chromatically tuned. They are named for their association with the Greek god Pan, but are also found in many other parts of the world, such […]
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Quena
The quena is the traditional flute of the Andes. Traditionally made of bamboo, it has 6 finger holes, one thumb hole and is open on both ends. To produce sound, the player closes the top end of the pipe with the flesh between his chin and lower lip, and blows a stream of air downward, […]
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Recorder
The recorder is a similar instrument to the Irish flute, and was very popular in medieval and baroque times. Nowadays, it is often used as a starting instrument for children learning to play winds. It can be found in wood or plastic, and has a charming sound.
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Schwegel
A Schwegel is a simple wooden 6-holed Fife. Another name for it is Seitlpfeife. It is a typical folk music instrument and has an age long tradition, especially in the Salzkammergut (Salzburg area) and Bavaria. They are always played in pairs. The flute is usually tuned in A´, H´, C´ or D´´ but most commonly […]
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Shakuhachi
Traditionally, this end blown flute is made from carefully selected roots of bamboo and was used by the monks of the Fuke school of Zen Buddhism in the practice of suizen (“blowing meditation”). It was introduced to Japan from China in the 8th century. Today, it is one of Japan’s most well-known and popular instruments, […]
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Tin Whistle
The Tin Whistle is the wind instrument heard typically in Irish folk music. It is a simple end blown flute from the fipple whistle family, which could possibly date back as far as 83,000 years. Originally made from tin, nowadays it is made from materials such as plastic, nickel and brass. The flute has 6 […]
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Xaphoon
The Xaphoon was originally made in Hawaii in 1972 by saxophonist Brian Wittman with the intent of creating an instrument for a child who liked the sound of the saxophone. It can be used to play music written for a saxophone, clarinet, or chalumeau and is constructed of either bamboo or plastic.
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