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communication. very pleased. AAA+++"
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"I was blown
away by, the look, smell, sound, and feel of the flute. It is incredible. I
find myself unable to put it down."
~~ Robert MacQuarrie
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Truism
My thoughts
are a powerful magnet.
They draw to me what I think.
Change your thoughts,
Change your life.
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Removing Moisture |
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Removing the moisture
from your Native American Flute periodically
while you are playing and when you stop playing is VERY important
to the continued health of your flute.
Symptoms - Moisture Problems
After continuously playing for about 15 minutes, you will notice
your flute will raise in pitch, be harder to blow, and loose
some of it's clarity. This is because you have filled up the
flue
area
with moisture from your breath. You need to wipe off your flue
area and fling the moisture out of the mouth piece area.
Wipe Out the Flue
Loosen the ties on your flute, and slide back the block or
remove it. Use a piece of non-lint cotton to wipe off the flue
area. Then, fling your flute.
Fling Your Flute
Make sure your block is fitting snugly or is removed, grasp your
flute around the finger hole area and fling the mouthpiece side
of your flute away from you (preferably outside).
Finished Playing or Flute is "Wetted Out"
Don't let your flute stay soggy on the inside. Cracking is most
often caused by humidity-induced stresses in the wood which occur
when the inside of your Native American Flute is wet and the
outside is dry. Fling it dry about every 10-15 minutes while
playing it. No wooden instrument should ever be played more than
two hours per day. If your flue gets soggy, stop playing your
flute and let it dry. Remove the block and let the flute air
dry when you have played your flute an exceptionally long period
of time. |
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Weather Cautions |
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Climate Changes
Do not
expose your flute to sudden extreme temperature or climate changes
(heat,cold,wet,dry). Wood is very sensitive to the elements.
Under normal use, your Native American Flute will not
crack. However, pay attention not to subject the wood to quick
temperature and climate changes. Always warm your flute before
playing. A cold instrument will condense your warm breath faster
than a warm one. A cold instrument being warmed by playing will
also be unstable in pitch while warming. Warm the instrument
slowly by holding it in your hands or under your arm.
Playing a wood instrument outdoors on a cold day is not recommended.
The hot breath passing through the wood will make too drastic
a change in temperature in too short of a time resulting in sudden
contraction of the wood - instant crack!
Avoid Storing
Flute in Drafts
The moving air originating from an open window, electric fan,
or air-conditioner will quickly dry out an instrument and increase
the risk of cracking.
Avoid Storing
Flute in Direct Sunlight
A flute stored so that the direct rays of the sun hit it runs
the risk of cracking.
Stains
Do not let lipstick or ink come into contact with your flute.
Wood is very absorbent. A permanent stain will result if an instrument
is used by a player wearing lipstick. Ink from a fountain pen
or ball-point pen will also leave permanent marks on a wood instrument. |
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Routine Oiling |
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When I'm going to
play my flute for more than 5 minutes, I drop a few drops of
oil (mineral oil) into the mouthpiece end to prevent moisture
from saturating the inside of the air chamber. I also lightly
oil the flue area. We recommend that you oil your flute at least
once a month depending on use and the climate. Use mineral
oil. You can buy this in the pharmacy section of your super
market. Don't use vegetable oils, they can go rancid. We oil
the outside and the inside of our flutes. Whenever the exterior
appears dry or the finish becomes dull, apply a light coat of
oil and buff with a lint free cloth. Oils applied to the interior
of a flute act as a partial barrier to help prevent moisture
from penetrating the wood. The application of oil to the inside
of your Native American Flute helps to prevent cracking. When
oiling the inside, first make sure that the wood is dry and hasn't
been played for a few hours. Completely wet the flute with oil.
Then, let the flute air dry. Overnight drying is usually sufficient. |
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Want to Learn More About
Your Flute? |
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If you want to
learn more about your Native American Flute, then please
order a copy of one of our easy to use instructional books.
It will teach you how to take care of your flute, how to play
all the notes on your flute, and how play some popular songs
on your flute.
Getting To Know
Your
Native American Flute
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13 Original Songs
for the
Native American Flute
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Available for the
5 or 6 hole flute.
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.
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$19.95
Order
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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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$19.95
Order
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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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