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Fabiol and
Sicilian Flute
Sicilian flute (left), purchased in Taormina,
Sicily, 1965
Fabiol (right) purchased in Mallorca,
1969
From
Graciela's Notes
Fabiol - This flute is typical of
the Islas Baleares in the Mediterranean Sea. These
islands are a part of Spain. The flute is used to
accompany other instruments- such as various types
of guitars, a drum and some rhythm instruments- in
the colorful island folk dances. The main islands of
Las Islas Baleares are Ibiza, Menorca and the large
island of Mallorca. I bought the Fabiol in Mallorca
during a lovely trip there, to visit with friends
from Germany, in May 1969. They treated me to a
grand evening of folk dances, heard the "flute"
being played and knew I had to have one.
Sicilian flute - This hand
painted bamboo flute is typical of the Sicilian
countryside. It is painted with typical scenes of
the countryside. It has six holes in the front and
two in the back (one for each thumb). These back
holes make the changes in the pitch. I bought it
in Taormina, Sicilly during Easter 1965. It is a
lovely island and Taormina has much to see-among
its attractions is a Roman Theater.
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Painting detail
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Detail of mouthpiece
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Detail cactus painting
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For
more information email: fabrm@lake.ollusa.edu
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