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Colombian Gaitas for sale
In PVC: Totally handmade. The PVC pipe is an excellent material, which replaces the original cane (cardon) giving a sound almost equal to that of the cane, besides being a material resistant to temperature changes, humidity and falls. The tube is cut in half, joining the ends with a coupler, this way the gaita is easier to transport, being possible to keep it in a backpack or bag. Then the pipe is lined with PVC adhesive paper, wood design, giving it the aesthetic aspect of a cane. The head is like the original of the instrument, this means that it is made of a mixture of virgin beeswax with ground charcoal, to which a plastic mouthpiece is introduced, giving it the characteristic sound of this instrument.
Due to the geographical context and the distance to the original territories of the gaitas, and the exclusivity of having these materials and luthiers in the region (pitaya), the construction of a gaita with PVC sticks is carried out. Being able to adapt a disassembling system to the middle of the instrument, generating a better facility for the transport of the same ones. The head-mouth with the wax and the charcoal is left, achieving a sound with a very good quality. The duck feather is replaced by a plastic beak responding in an excellent way and achieving more firmness at the time of wear or receiving a blow. It is covered with a contact cover similar to wood that gives the instrument an aesthetic finish. It is manufactured on a tuning tem
They can also be made in Cardón, but in that case they are not dismountable or disassembled. Consult us.
These instruments are handmade and respond very well, which are native instruments of the Caribbean coast. We have a great experience in the production of these instruments having checked the good results with the passage of time of my clients. Being my formation of this manufacture in the region itself original of these musics.
Customization: it is possible to customize the instrument. CONTACT US.
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PAYMENT METHODS:
- WESTERN UNION, FROM OUT OF ARGENTINA. CONTACT US.
- WIRE TRANSFER. CONTACT US to send our bank account information.
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VIDEOS OF THE INSTRUMENT
Colombian Gaita female 5 holes
Colombian Gaita 2 holes male
About the luthiers
In Buenos Aires: Musician, luthier and workshop owner, native of Neuquén capital, I have made a great journey through more than 6 Latin American countries, for 5 years, living 3 years in Colombia, making a deep study of Latin American folklore, connecting with the roots of the people of our South America.
Currently living in the city of La Plata, Buenos Aires, where he participates as a musician and is part of the management and production team of various projects.
In Chile: Recognized Musician, Actor and Artisan of the city of Santiago.
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History of the Colombian Gaita
Aerophonic musical instrument from the Caribbean Coast of Colombia. Its origin goes back to the original Koguis and Arhuacos peoples, who used it for their rituals and called it Kuisi. Then, with the arrival of the colonizers and the African slaves, Colombia went through a process of cultural mixture, where the Colombian Gaita (so called by the Spaniards) together with the drums of the African descendants gave rise to the cumbia and various Afro-Colombian rhythms.
The also called “Chuana”, is a pre-Columbian instrument from the Colombian Caribbean area. It is perhaps the only indigenous instrument of that territory, and represents a very important heritage as the progenitor of Cumbia, which has influenced the whole world in its journey of expansion. It is said that this genre was born from the mixture of the African, who brought the drums to America, the Indian with his gaita, and the Spanish or white man who also made his contribution in the language, dances and costumes. Originally it is a stick of cardon or pitaya with holes, and a head that functions as an embouchure that is made only by hand with a duck feather and a mixture of beeswax and charcoal. Generating a unique and particular timbre that captivates.
The gaita is played in pairs of gaita (one female and one male) with five holes in the first and two in the second. Traditionally the rhythms played are: cumbia, gaita, porro, puya and merengue.
About the way of interpretation or execution
It is played in pairs, one person plays the female gaita, which has 5 holes, 4 of which are covered, carrying the melodic line. The other person blows the male gaita, with 2 holes, accompanying the female bagpipe with the fundamental notes of the melody and at the same time carrying the rhythmic march with the maraca in the other hand.
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