Teket

Tektel (also known as teket) is a style of Peruvian horn playing. In this tradition, the flauta traviesa, a reed flute, is played horizontally across the musician's knee. The instrument is blown over a notch in the front of the flute, and the performer obtains a rich, full-bodied sound by experimenting with various fingerholes to sustain different notes.

The flauta traviesa is a relatively simple instrument with a relatively simple fingering system, consisting of only 7 or 8 holes which correspond to the fingers. In This traditional performance settings, there is typically a three-piece groove system that provides abundant resonance.

Demand for flauta traviesa players has been strong in Andean region, although efforts have been made to ensure the instrument is well-protected from potential threats.

A pivotal convention in traditional teket performance revolves around three important classes of multicolored colorants - paramount among them Indigo.