Fujara Flute Course in the USA

A 5-day course conducted by Bob Rychlik will introduce the large Slovak fujara flute to American music fans. The classes will take place at Common Ground on the Hill (McDaniel College, Westminster), the 1st week of July 2014. Registration is open right now.

The symbol of Slovak folk music, the decorated “fujara” flute is often presented as a gift to visiting heads of state and it has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Heritage of all Humanity (2005). Many people place the fujara hanging on the wall, assuming that it is difficult to play that instrument.

Rychlik indicates that “Slovak overtone flutes are very easy to play and have wonderful sound. The short flute “koncovka” has no side holes and sounds great the second you blow into it, there are no “wrong” tones there, no need to read music either, you can play intuitively and my students have been jamming blues on the 3rd day.

The large flute “fujara” is based on the same overtone scale, but with 3 side holes has 2 octave range, and has majestic and soothing sound.”

To register go to Traditions week 1 /Overtone flutes, or to get the printed catalog of all courses, send email to Sarah LaCoss, Office Administrator Sarah@commongroundonthehill.org and ask for the Traditions Week printed booklet to be mailed to you.

Watch Bob Rychlik’s concert at the Library of Congress