The Native American Flute (NAF or NA Flute for short) is a traditional North American flute. It can be recognised by the presence of a sculpted wooden block also called totem or bird attached to the body of the flute near the mouth piece. Not only does this block adds to the decorative aspect of the flute but it also plays a major role in the production of the flute sound.
The NA Flute is very popular for various reasons which includes its soothing voice and ease to play. Like the recorder, you just need to blow into the mouth piece to create a sound. The NA Flute's most popular layout has only 5 finger holes to generally play 6 notes in the pentatonic minor scale. Extra notes can be obtained by half covering holes, cross-fingering or overblowing. It generally play 1 to up to 1 and a half octave. This simplicity makes it very approachable woodwind instruments for the beginners and the pentatonic minor scale allows for easy improvisation. But in spite of this simplicity the Native American Flute still offers plenty of room for artistic and expressive growth.
Popular keys: F#4, G4 & A4. I can make other keys, please ask.
Notes:
- The flute will be made to order. I only work on one flute at a time, so shipping date might get updated after order depending on workload.
- All Pictures shown are for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary due to variation in bamboo material.
- The fabric for the bag will vary depending on availability, if this is important to you, please contact me after ordering to see samples of the current available materials.
- All flutes will be sealed using an deals oil that contains tung oil and maybe trace of other nuts.
- Shipping fees include packaging.
Product code: Native American Flute deals from local bamboo