This manual provides detailed, step-by-step instructions and fully dimensioned drawings for crafting the unique flute of the American Indian. Included are plans for 6 different flutes including a drone or double flute. Also, the appendices contain charts, patterns, layout guides, history, music, discussions of materials and tools, and 11 pages of resources for builders and enthusiasts.
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Russ Wolf is a former wood shop teacher and flute builder from Texas. A member of the International Native American Flute Association he is also a co-founder of the North American Plains Flute Society.
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Flute Shop: A Guide to Crafting the Native American Style Flute,
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This is the first book on NAF (Native American Flute) making that I've purchased after years of building them. I got the book because my flutes are all made of clay and I needed insight into working with wood and basic flute theory in general. The book opened my eyes to some fine tuning tricks I'd missed, and other flute designs and construction options available. Russ does a fine job of explaining basics to the novice and gives complete construction details to increase the chances for a successful project. His resources list in the appendix is useful for anyone seeking further knowledge on the subject. This book is a well written and easy to follow guide--buy it!
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Flute making process is well explained,
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The Flute Shop is an excellent choice for those who want to delve into making Native American style flutes. I have made a few rather successful flutes in the past couple years from instructions by another flute maker, but this book came highly recommended and I wanted to see what I could do to improve my flutes.
This book very clearly explained the intricacies of making a flute and I think will help me improve the sound of my flutes even more. This is a basic flute making book and will not give measurements for more than a few flutes, but it explains various styles and techniques very well.
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This is a must have manual in your Native American (type) flute workshop.
Loaded with illustrations and how-to information. The Native American Flute does not work like flutes from any other country, this manual will help you understand the concept of construction, and will provide information on how to craft your own flute.
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Begin with the main body of the flute. You will need to cut two pieces of wood. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
slow air chamber, flute crafting, tuning holes, flute blank, needle rasps, sounding edge, tuning slots, knuckle method, knuckle distance, smaller flutes, style flute, playing holes, sound chamber, finger charts, slight chamfer, top bevel, hole flute, sound mechanism, mouth end, edge shield, crooked knife, layout lines, hole placements, soft case, distal edge Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Begin with the main body of the flute. You will need to cut two pieces of wood. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
slow air chamber, flute crafting, tuning holes, flute blank, needle rasps, sounding edge, tuning slots, knuckle method, knuckle distance, smaller flutes, style flute, playing holes, sound chamber, finger charts, slight chamfer, top bevel, hole flute, sound mechanism, mouth end, edge shield, crooked knife, layout lines, hole placements, soft case, distal edge Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Mel Bay Flute Magic: An Introduction to the Native American Flute by Tim R. Crawford in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Art of the Native American Flute by R. Carlos Nakai in Back Matter
- Magic: An Introduction by Houghton Mifflin Company in Back Matter
- Musical Instruments Learning Cards by Instructional Fair in Back Matter
- Native America (Color & Learn) by Kathy Rogers in Back Matter
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