Instruments Edgar Muenala

The Panflute

Starting from the simplest type of Panflute, which has the form of a bundle of tubes of various dimensions, it is susceptible to assume that this instrument has accompanied the artistic performances of man, even since the dawn of its existence.
The pan flute (also known as panpipes) is an ancient musical instrument based on the principle of the closed tube consisting usually of five or more pipes of gradually increasing length. The pan flute is considered the ancestor of both the pipe organ and the harmonica. The pan flute is named for its association with the rustic Greek god Pan. The pipes of the pan flute are typically made from bamboo; other materials are used including wood, plastic, and metal.