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Native American flute music
Native American flute music captivates flutists and non-flutists alike for its ethnic allure and haunting melodies. For many, the emphasis on self-expression rather than perfection of notes on the printed page is very appealing, too. But unlike the classic flute, instruction on learning to play the Native American flute is not readily available. The next best source of information is in books. Let's see what's available on-line...
| The Native American Flute is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for learning how to play the instrument. An interactive CD with a 39-track audio CD is included. |
| Enjoying the Native American-Style Flute contains everything a flute player should know in order to enjoy an instrument that is rapidly growing in popularity throughout the United States and other parts of the world. The book is well-illustrated with color photos and diagrams of how flutes are made, of their sound chambers, scales and tuning. There is ample information on the different types of flutes, wooden, cane or plastic, with suggestions to help select and purchase a flute. | |
| The Art of the Native American Flute is a nicely designed and illustrated book by R. Carlos Nakai includes a significant number of transcriptions from the author's various recordings. There is also a fingering chart, information on performance technique, style, rhythm conventions, ornaments, and history, plus an analysis of Mr. Nakai's role in contemporary Native American culture. |
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