Native American Flute Fingering Charts - Tabs - 5 hole flute

Native American Flute - Fingering Charts

Native American Flutes
Beginner Playing

Jerry and Lisa Fretwell

Flute Makers and Flute Instructors

Native American Flute Instruction Books

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Native American Flute With Other Musicians

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Chromatic Scale ~ Fingering Charts
For 5 Hole Flutes and 6 Hole Flutes

What are some differences between a 6-hole Native American Flute and a 5-hole Native American Flute?

1.	A 6 hole native american flute can play one note that a 5 hole native american flute can not play. See the symbol ( ) below in the charts.

2.	The notes in the charts below that are between the tie-bar symbol ( ) are the same notes on the 5-hole flute as are on the 6-hole flute. They sound the same.You play them differently on a 5-hole flute than you do on a 6-hole flute. They are easier to play on a 6-hole flute.

Understanding the symbols in the fingering charts below.

Overblow notes are played by blowing harder. This is an art form in itself. If you blow too hard, your flute will squeak. If you blow too soft, your flute will not jump up to the next register.

Chromatic Scale ~ 6 Hole Flute

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Chromatic Scale ~ 5 Hole Flute

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Native American Flute Fingering Chart

	Playing The Half Hole Notes
	Playing the ½ hole notes on a quality crafted Native American Flute is EASY once you learn about breathing, finger placement, and air resistance. * Our books teach you these things. Each native american flute, as well as each hole, has a sweet spot where the ½ hole note comes in on perfect pitch. Sometimes you only have to cover ¼ of the hole, sometimes it's 5/8's of the hole. Do not be discouraged if you have trouble playing the ½ hole notes. Not all Native American Flutes are crafted the same. Some flutes will not play ½ holes very easily. If we made your flute, we guarantee that the ½ hole notes can be played with ease.


	Playing The Overblow Notes

	The last three notes in the chromatic scale shown on this page, have the symbol ( o ) underneath.You create the notes by overblowing. This is an art form in itself. You may not be able to get your flute to play all of the overblow notes. It depends on who made your flute. Not all Native American Flutes are equal.

Want to Learn More About Your Flute?

If you want to learn more about all the different notes that you can play on your Native American Flute or you want to learn how to play some songs on your Native American Flute, please order our easy to use instructional books.

There are easy to read flute playing diagrams, (tabs) throughout the books. You do not need to know how to read music to learn how to play the Native American Flute.

Available for the 5 or 6 hole flute.

$19.95

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Getting To Know
Your Native American Flute

Listen to what is in it, click here.

In this 46 page spiral bound book you will find instructions on beginner and advanced playing, flute care, different playing techniques, scales, and song charts. These easy to read flute playing diagrams (native american flute tabs) make it possible for you to start playing right away. You do not need to know how to read music to use this book.

Includes Charts for 11 Popular Songs
"Amazing Grace"
"America the Beautiful"
"Auld Lang Syne"
"Aura Lee"
"Down in the Valley"
"Greensleeves"
"Happy Birthday"
"La Bamba"
"Scarborough Fair"
"Shenandoah"
"Sweet River Flows"

$19.95

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13 Original Songs
for the Native American Flute

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You will be able to play these native american flute songs with ease due in part to the simple to read flute playing diagrams (tablature). You do not need to know how to read music to use this native american flute song book. CD included.