Where to start?
Step 1: QUESTIONS AND RESOURCES
What do we need to know to complete the task?
Start by developing your own questions. Think about what you need to learn about the Andean flauta de pan and the cultural, musical, and natural connections of this instrument.
Example questions:
What materials are used to create the flauta de pan?
How does the Pan Flute reflect the environment and culture of the Andes?
What makes the sound of the Pan Flute so unique?
Why is the Pan Flute important to Andean music and traditions?
Where can we find this information?
Investigate the resources provided and find additional ones that help answer your questions. You can use the following:
Videos about Andean culture and the Pan Flute (e.g., Sounds of the Andes on YouTube)
Articles on Andean music from Smithsonian Folkways or Google Scholars and other resources that are available
Peru: Andean Music of Life, Work, and Celebration | Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Websites or documentaries about ethnomusicology to understand the role of ethnomusicologists.
Use Google Scholar s to find researches related to this topic
Read, Watch, Listen, and Take Notes:
Dive into the resources, take notes, and gather important facts about the flauta de pan.
Reflect on how Andean culture and nature influence the music created with the Pan Flute.
Step 2: Design, Build, and Personalize Your Pan Flute
Design Your Pan Flute:
Use your research and knowledge about Andean culture to design your Pan Flute. Think about the materials used in traditional flutes, and consider how you will recreate these in class (e.g., plastic straws, wood, bamboo).
Build Your Instrument:
Gather the materials provided in class and follow the instructions to build your own working Pan Flute. Use your creativity to decorate it in a way that reflects Andean culture and traditions.
Test Your Sound:
Once built, test the sound by blowing across the tubes. Experiment with producing different sounds and ajusting mouth position to actually create the sound.
Step 3: Create Your Presentation
Write and Present Your Findings:
Prepare a presentation that answers the big question: How does the Andean Pan Flute connect music, culture, and nature?
You have options on how to present your work! Choose the format that best suits your style:
Written Presentation (like an essay)
PowerPoint or Canva presentation
Video Recording of your explanation
Your presentation should include:
Research findings about the cultural significance of the Pan Flute
How you built your own Pan Flute and simple demonstration of the sounds that makes
The connections you discovered between Andean music, nature, and culture.