SELECTING A NATIVE AMERICAN STYLE FLUTE

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Types of Flute Woods
Among the traditional woods used for Native American style flutes are western red cedar, eastern aromatic cedar, spruce and redwood. Other woods are also used including a variety of hardwoods.

Flute Keys
The size of the flute and the hole placement determine the key of the flute. The most popular flute keys are A, G, F#. Beginning players usually start with one of these. Other popular keys are G#, F, E and Low C (# denotes sharp key). Extremely high and low pitched flutes are challenging to play and therefore not recommended as your first flute. These include High C, D, E and Low B and A.

Choosing a Flute Key
A beginner with small hands will be happiest with an A or G# flute. A beginner with average size hands or larger will be happy with a G or F# flute. F flutes have wider finger hole spacing and are more of a challenge, as are E flutes which have a bigger diameter. flutes have a low tone but are advanced flutes because they have both a larger diameter and greater finger hole spacing. Flute prices increase with their size and tone.

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To view flutes of various key, click on links below:
High E | High D | High C | A | G# | G | F# | F | E | D | Low C | Low B | Low A

Flute Configurations
The most popular flutes are single tubes. Doubles and triples are also made as well as single tube double chamber flutes which are known as drones.

Flute Makers
There are only a handful of flute makers who craft perfectly tuned flutes from the finest wood. A full-time top quality flute maker will typically craft less than 200 flutes per year. A fine flute should sell for many times the price to compensate the flute maker fairly, but the prices are moderate given the work, skill and time required.

5 Hole vs. 6 Hole Flutes
Native American style flutes are almost always made with 5 or 6 holes. However, a six-hole flute can be converted into a five-hole flute by covering the third hole from the top with a leather strand.

Care of Your Flute
Avoid extremely hot temperatures (do not store your flute in the car during the summer) and avoid long exposure to direct sunlight or other harsh light. If you have more than one flute, it is ideal to rotate them during a long playing session to avoid moisture buildup. A flute bag or case is nice to have for storing or transporting from place to place.

Flute Rack
Flute racks are your most important accessory. It is best to store your flute(s) on a rack to keep them from rolling around and so they can air out between playing session. Also a flute displayed is played more and more and is a beautiful art piece.

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HERE'S WHY:

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4.	Our instruction/song books are easy to follow
5.	Every purchase carries a satisfaction or money back guarantee.