I disagree with Seosamh, because while it is true, that fujara is mainly used for Slovak traditional folk music, properly made instrument has 2 octaves of diatonic scale, and in addition almost complete chromatic scale (just one tone missing, for "G" fujara that tone is C#), so on such well made instrument all kind of music can by played, including the Irish music. I play both the traditional and non-traditional music on both fujara and koncovka (overtone flute with no side holes).
Bob http://www.dusafujary.sk/bob-rychlik-en.php
Ach, je mi ľúto. Fujara sa dobre hodí pre kombinovať koláží blbost, ale nie je to dobré na hranie írskej hudby v írskom štýle, ospravedlňujem sa, mal som sa dosť jasne. Nechápejte ma zle: mám rád tradičnú hudbu z celého, len neznášam riedenie unikátny hlasmi riadni ľudia bez ohľadu na to, odkiaľ pochádzajú na ukojenie ega niekoľkých pozeri a bankové účty hudobných promotérov. Ospravedlňovať sa. NOT!
Would someone care to translate?
If I've opened up a hornets nest that wasn't my intent - sorry! Just curious about this member of the flute family..... never heard of it before this past week.
Carol, if somebody writes in Slovak, not in English, I would guess he doesn't want to be understood by non-Slovak speakers, and believe me, it is better not to have that translated for you. So my answer about fujara is for you:
It is wonderful instrument, unique to Slovakia, and if you like to find out more, check the web, I recommend fujara traditionally made from wood, not the PVC impostors, offered by some enterprising individuals. For my activities, Google "fujara Rychlik", have a nice day.
Bob
Fujara
Fujara
For all you fluties/whistlers out there..... anyone ever seen/played a Fujara? Care to comment?
What's a Fujara you ask? Here's your answer....
http://www.fujara.sk/
# Posted on August 31st 2009 by CW
Re: Fujara
Samozrejme som si, ty hlúpa žena. Ale je to kurva neužitočné pre hranie írskej hudby.
# Posted on September 1st 2009 by Seosamh Ui Sinan
Re: Fujara
Seosamh Ui Sinan,
Thank you for your reply, but unfortunately I can't understand what you've written. Can you please translate into English? Thanks.
# Posted on September 1st 2009 by CW
Re: Fujara
I disagree with Seosamh, because while it is true, that fujara is mainly used for Slovak traditional folk music, properly made instrument has 2 octaves of diatonic scale, and in addition almost complete chromatic scale (just one tone missing, for "G" fujara that tone is C#), so on such well made instrument all kind of music can by played, including the Irish music. I play both the traditional and non-traditional music on both fujara and koncovka (overtone flute with no side holes).
Bob
http://www.dusafujary.sk/bob-rychlik-en.php
# Posted on September 1st 2009 by Bob Rychlik
Re: Fujara
Ach, je mi ľúto. Fujara sa dobre hodí pre kombinovať koláží blbost, ale nie je to dobré na hranie írskej hudby v írskom štýle, ospravedlňujem sa, mal som sa dosť jasne. Nechápejte ma zle: mám rád tradičnú hudbu z celého, len neznášam riedenie unikátny hlasmi riadni ľudia bez ohľadu na to, odkiaľ pochádzajú na ukojenie ega niekoľkých pozeri a bankové účty hudobných promotérov. Ospravedlňovať sa. NOT!
# Posted on September 2nd 2009 by Seosamh Ui Sinan
Re: Fujara
: P [ p*ss take; if you don't know what that means, you have no business fusing irish music with anything]
BTW C# is in many Irish tunes with a D key signature.
# Posted on September 2nd 2009 by Seosamh Ui Sinan
Re: Fujara
Would someone care to translate?
If I've opened up a hornets nest that wasn't my intent - sorry! Just curious about this member of the flute family..... never heard of it before this past week.
# Posted on September 2nd 2009 by CW
Re: Fujara
Carol, if somebody writes in Slovak, not in English, I would guess he doesn't want to be understood by non-Slovak speakers, and believe me, it is better not to have that translated for you. So my answer about fujara is for you:
It is wonderful instrument, unique to Slovakia, and if you like to find out more, check the web, I recommend fujara traditionally made from wood, not the PVC impostors, offered by some enterprising individuals. For my activities, Google "fujara Rychlik", have a nice day.
Bob
# Posted on September 2nd 2009 by Bob Rychlik
Re: Fujara
Thanks Bob. Appreciate it!
# Posted on September 3rd 2009 by CW