Native American Flute

The Native American flute is second only in popularity to the drum and have been a major part of native American music for generations.

There are a number of differences in American Indian flutes as compared to the classical silver flutes..

Primarily made of wood rather than metal
Handmade by hobbyists rather than mass produced in factories
Used for folk music rather than classical Western music
Styles vary widely, rather than the standard C flute that is used today usually don't have a metal key mechanism, simply holes to place the fingers over. There are five-hole flutes and six-hole flutes. Both allow playing all the notes of the chromatic scale.
Many different lengths of flutes are made which result in several pitched instruments: high C, mid A, G, F#, F, E, low C.

Prices are quite affordable in the $100 range, compared to many thousands for metal flutes.

The flutes are pitched in minor keys because native American music is usually in a minor key.

The block on the flutes is typically a carved bird or other animal. This helps guide the air stream across the flute.

The International Native American Flute Association exist to foster the preservation, appreciation, and advancement of the Native American flute.

If you would like to hear this haunting flute music, there are many CDs available...