The Launeddas
the ancient musical instrument of Sardinia
- Sonus de Canna
- All this has been possible thank to the passion, enthusiasm
and hard job of our Association : Sonus de Canna ( it means:
canes' sound). Come in and see who we are and what we do.
- The origins of Launeddas
- Launeddas is unique. It has been conceived more than
2 thousand years ago in Sardinia, the island at the heart of the Mediterranean
sea.
- Launeddas basics
- See the characteristic of launeddas.
- Launeddas' Players
- They are few. They are the last ring of a chain long
more than two thousand years. Know them. Listen their sound.
- How to Play Launeddas
- Circular Breathing. Your cheeks have to work like the
Bagpipe Skin: let us show ....
- How to Build Launeddas
- Few Launeddas builders are left in Sardinia. Antonello
Ghiani, the renowned builder and player will show you the technique.
- The Schools
- Where to learn launeddas.
- Launeddas in the World
- Great international musicians went in Sardinia to see,
to listen and study Launeddas.
- Credits
