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Thanks for getting it to me this quickly. Kind regards."
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the book I am very pleased with it. I've had my flute for a few years now,
and now have time to try and play it. With the help of your book,
I am now making good sounds out of it. I thank you very much."
~~ Dave Newman
U.S.A.
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Jerry and Lisa Fretwell
Performers
Chromatic
Scale ~ Fingering Chart
For 5 Hole Flute
and 6 Hole Flute
 
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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,
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Chromatic Scale ~
6 Hole Flute |
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to hear the chromatic scale.
What is different between a 6-hole flute and a 5-hole flute?
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A 6 hole native
american flute can play one note that a 5 hole native american
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These notes between the tie-bar 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. |
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Playing Half
Hole Notes
With
a well-made Native American Flute ½ holes are EASY once
you learn about breathing,
finger placement, and air resistance. 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. Some flutes will not play ½ holes very easily
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Playing Overblow
Notes
The last three notes in the chromatic scale have an o
under them. 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. |
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Same Note ~ Different Position |
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You can play many
notes in different places on your native american flute. I have
listed one example of the same note played in a different position.
These picture flute tabs make it easy to see the difference.
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Want to Learn More About
Your Flute? |
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If you want to continue
learning more about the notes you can play on your Native
American Flute and you want to learn some already written songs
for the Native American Flute, please order our easy to use
instructional books.
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. |
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$19.95
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Getting To Know
Your Native American Flute
 Listen to what's
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" |
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13 Original Songs
for the Native American Flute
Listen to what's
in it, click
here.
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. |
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