Koncovka

The koncovka is a Slovak duct-blown^[2] overtone fipple flute without finger holes,^[3] traditionally played by shepherds.^[4] The koncovka is played by closing and opening the bottom hole of the flute.^[3] By increasing the air speed, two different harmonic series of notes can be played with the end either open or closed.^[5] Traditional koncovka melodies use the partial Lydian scale available on this instrument.^[5]

Notes available on a koncovka made in the key of G. Notes played with the end closed are marked with "●", and notes played with the end open are marked with "○".^[1]

Nature look koncovka.

Koncovka, a Slovak overtone flute

See also

• Fujara, another Slovak overtone-based shepherds flute
• Willow flute, a Scandinavian overtone-based folk flute