Understanding the Quadruple Flutes of Teotihuacan, Mexico

This paper presents the results of a study on quadruple flutes (multiple pipes) from UNESCO World Heritage Centre Teotihuacan, Mexico, based thorough examination fragmented, restored and partly reconstructed archaeological finds manufacture subsequent test series playable reproductions with refined reconstructive design. For latter, organological features, such as diameter, number position fingerholes/tone holes length individual pipes are challenged new design is proposed that might be closer to original construction Teotihuacan instruments. The reveals better understanding particular construction, acoustics musical possibilities flutes.