Production, Restoration and Maintenance of Musical Instruments
OUR OBJECTIVES
Cordofones Primor intends to innovate the construction methods of Traditional Madeiran Cordophones, in order to reduce costs and allow access to them in a generalized way.
Representing the delicacy of work on the materials involved, necessary to ensure proper aesthetics and a pleasant sound.
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TRADITIONAL MADEIRAN CORDOPHONES
BRAGUINHA

"Braguinha" is one of Madeira's Traditional Chordphones, known in Madeira since the 19th century.
Tem quatro cordas, afinado em Sol Maior.
Afinação – D4 G4 B4 D5
He is one of the sons of the Portuguese Cavaquinho, who traveled the world and gave rise to several instruments with similar characteristics in various territories.
From the Archipelago of the Azores, Cape Verde, Brazil to Hawaii (where it originated the well-known Ukulele).
RAJÃO

Tem cinco cordas e afina-se da mesma forma que o “Ukulele” acrescentando um D em relação ao “Ukulele”.
Afinação – D4 G4 C4 E4 A4
VIOLA D'ARAME

Tem cinco pares de cordas, afinada em Sol Maior como o Braguinha, acrescentando um G em relação ao Braguinha.
Afinação – G3G2 D4D3 G4G3 B3B3 D4D4