Are you *new to the Native American flute* and looking for a solid foundation? Or have you been playing for many years and *_feel like you're lacking creativity and inspiration?_* Learn how you can transform your flute playing! Check it out: bit.ly/jl-learn-naf
Hey, I am learning bansuri right now and as far as I know in raga music they tune all flutes in lydian from the 3rd hole (meaning major from all holes closed). The raag on that flute sounds like raag bhairav, it's very interesting how a raga works, you should learn some things about it! Very interesting to see flutes tuned to different scales and the possibilities it opens up. The amount of pitch bending the indian musicians do really twists with my mind haha
100% agree about the smell of a "burned bamboo" flute... when I was 10 years old (about 1977) my mom and I were at a small Flea Market in Southern California when we came across a guy who was making and playing bamboo flutes... somehow the sound they produced and smell of burning the holes intrigued me and I convinced my mom to spend $5 to buy me a flute with an included velvet sleeve to keep it in... I had it for years, but never really learned to play it.. but boy, I sure loved the way it smelled.. over the next few years I lost track of it... fast forward to 2009 and while cleaning out my fathers home after his passing, I opened a cardboard box and immediately recognized that velvet sleeve.... the flute was still in it and in pristine condition.... I pulled it out and the smell of those burned holes brought me right back to 1977. So yeah, a "burned hole flute" holds a special place in my heart... and yes, I still have to this day, almost 50 yeast later.... still haven't learned to play it, but occasionally take it out just to smell it...
I can't wait till the flutes come back in stock on your website! I just submitted a request form and I am just itching to play :) such a beautiful sound!
Side blown bamboo flutes are wonderful. You can really be creative and create music on that pentatonic exotic scale. Wonderful video I have recently been playing around on my medium size Arabian flute from Erik the flute maker and I have enjoyed this Man's videos and tips. Well done!!
Very nice, love the Raga scale, just not sure my hands will make the reach at this point in time. I just started learning to play the transverse flute, a Vivaldi Minor from Eric the Flutemaker, I absolutely love it! I've passed your link on to my flutey friends, as I know a couple that are looking for bamboo transverse flutes. Thanks for sharing, take care of you and yours, stay safe, healthy and happy!
I have a few of Eric's flutes. My first was a small Vivaldi minor in Ab and my most recent is one of his carbon fiber flutes. A Vivaldi minor in Ab an octave lower. I like the carbon fiber a lot. It has very steady tone and dynamic range at both ends of the scale. It does not have the burnt bamboo smell though. I have others in major and Arabic scales. I will probably check out some the flutes shown on this channel soon.
@@DavidJohnson-mc1yu I've been looking at Eric's carbon fiber flutes, as well, thanks for the input on them. I do love that burnt bamboo smell, first thing I do when I pick up one of Eric's flutes is smell it. I'm glad I chose that Vivaldi to start my transverse flute odyssey, was much easier to learn on. I obtained a Hall Crystal Flute around the same time, and am just now getting to where I can make steady tones on it, much harder than the Vivaldi.
Hey friend. You sound wonderful. I have discovered a great practice technique of trying to articulate a “poo” sound at the start of phrases instead of “Tu”. The rest of the phrase can transition to normal tonguing. I find this helps in extreme low registers. Hope you don’t mind the share. Cheers
Hello, there! Thank you for your purchase! I hope you can enjoy your new instrument. Most of the sheet music I sell is geared toward Native Flute in Minor tuning. A good bet for you would be to try some ambient pads in the D Major key or percussion tracks that will work with any key that you can play to. I do offer both of those. There will probably be sheet music in Major keys available online aside from my site also. A great opportunity for improvisation with your new flute exists here. www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/products/free-spirit-ambient-major-pads-all-keys-digital-download and www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/products/tribal-rhythms-digital-download
Hey, there! Thanks for asking! I’m sorry but I am out of these and unsure if there will be a restock. I do have transverse flutes from another maker on my site: www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/products/bamboo-transverse-flutes-erik-the-flutemaker
Yes I do! Here is the link to my store for these flutes:www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/collections/native-american-style-flutes/products/bamboo-medicine-transverse-flutes
I use several techniques depending on the speed. Most of the time it is done with the diaphram, but once it reaches a faster speed I move it up to my throat.
Hello! Thanks for asking! The F is actually has a Raga tuning which is more like the sound of North Indian music. The holes on the small A Minor transverse flute are not so small like most high pitch Native American flutes. They are more like the size of most mid-range NAFs.
Yes I have! There are many videos on my channel to answer your questions. If you would like a structured approach to learning how to play, check this out. www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/pages/native-flute-lessons
Thank you so much for your purchase and membership to my channel! I ship every other day during the week and from there it will be up to the postal service. In the US, delivery is usually within a week of business days. Overseas shipments have been delayed in the past due to COVID-related delays but most of my customers are receiving in a few weeks. Please, enjoy your new instrument!
Hi thanks for you answering me, please I have one question? I want one major that have 6 holes tuned (1D 2E 3F# 4A 5B 6D) what is the name of the key major on bamboo flute
Hi again! I do sell a flute from this maker in the Key of D Major but I cannot provide you with a custom tuning.The tuning for the D Major I offer is : D/E/F#/G/A/B. Currently, this key is out of stock but there is a button from this page:www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/collections/native-american-style-flutes/products/bamboo-medicine-transverse-flutes, that you can sign up to be notified when the D Major is back in stock.
Thank you for your videos on different flutes. I started with Brent Haines flutes years ago, but after several years I moved on, primarily because I could not find Native American flutes in the major scales. Is there a reason why the Native American style cannot be made in major scale, or is it just "style"? A the bamboo flutes stable in dry climates? In the past I have found bamboo would have a tendency to crack. Thank you. Enjoy your music.
The Native Flute can be played in major scales with some adjustments for notes based on fingerings. Major scale tunings can be obtained from some flute makers on request. Here is an example. ruclips.net/video/qnR7Ef2QFvU/видео.html
Patience is the key, watching his videos makes me want to buy many flutes. I think each Vanuatu flute is different, or at least they seem to be, but I am no expert
Thank you so much for your subscription! We no longer offer this flute on our retail site, but if you would like to consider others, here is the link: www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/collections/native-american-style-flutes
Do you make Native American flute too ? If yes how much will be cost? I can play Nepali ,Indian bamboo flute , thinking about learning American flute .
No, sorry, I do not make flutes but I do sell them on my website. Thanks for watching and please visit my site to see what we offer! Thank you! www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/collections/native-american-style-flutes If you are looking to start playing the Native American Flute, I also offer a host of courses to get you going! A great start would be here: www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/collections/native-american-flute-lessons/products/beginning-flute-course
I bought one from George in the Key of G but did not have the good luck you had. Mine was totally out of tune and and non usable. Could not get even near to the base note G. George gave me a refund. Just to see how far out it was I had to add 3/4" bamboo to the end of the flute and then plug up all the finger holes to be able to attain the G note. Basically useless since the holes were calculated for a different length flute.
I’m sorry to hear that. Mistakes do happen. I’ve had good results with carrying a selection of keys and inventory from George. Good to hear that the maker worked with you on that. I think it’s worth another try.
I am just curious as to how you got involved in Native American flutes, as you don’t seem to be a Native American. Perhaps you are partly, this is not at all meant as a criticism. Obviously you love flutes, as do I . I am just curious about your journey
Yes, indeed, I love what I do! Here is a link that gives some insight to my journey with the flute. Thanks so much for watching! ruclips.net/video/MJ9bH0vpGeQ/видео.html
Yes, I occasionally run out of some models of flutes and certain keys. I have a form that you can fill out with your request for an out-of-stock model. You will be notified when we have them back in! Thank you! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvc_YgBhy--XsDnNfn2KqTuxc4JFU9Tnvpf2DSFG_LBT_K1A/viewform
Are you *new to the Native American flute* and looking for a solid foundation? Or have you been playing for many years and *_feel like you're lacking creativity and inspiration?_* Learn how you can transform your flute playing! Check it out: bit.ly/jl-learn-naf
So clean sound and warm
the exotic flute on the last part reminded me of arabian music used in movies
Hello! Thanks for listening! The raga scale is central to East Indian melodies and is indeed beautiful and exotic.
Very true! And the placement of the holes are similar to what we find in Bansuri, used in folk music and classical music in India.
Agreed Jonny on the smell of bamboo flutes with burned in holes, love it
Hey, I am learning bansuri right now and as far as I know in raga music they tune all flutes in lydian from the 3rd hole (meaning major from all holes closed). The raag on that flute sounds like raag bhairav, it's very interesting how a raga works, you should learn some things about it! Very interesting to see flutes tuned to different scales and the possibilities it opens up. The amount of pitch bending the indian musicians do really twists with my mind haha
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100% agree about the smell of a "burned bamboo" flute... when I was 10 years old (about 1977) my mom and I were at a small Flea Market in Southern California when we came across a guy who was making and playing bamboo flutes... somehow the sound they produced and smell of burning the holes intrigued me and I convinced my mom to spend $5 to buy me a flute with an included velvet sleeve to keep it in... I had it for years, but never really learned to play it.. but boy, I sure loved the way it smelled.. over the next few years I lost track of it... fast forward to 2009 and while cleaning out my fathers home after his passing, I opened a cardboard box and immediately recognized that velvet sleeve.... the flute was still in it and in pristine condition.... I pulled it out and the smell of those burned holes brought me right back to 1977. So yeah, a "burned hole flute" holds a special place in my heart... and yes, I still have to this day, almost 50 yeast later.... still haven't learned to play it, but occasionally take it out just to smell it...
There are many special flutes in my collection that have amazing scents that I'm drawn to.
I can't wait till the flutes come back in stock on your website! I just submitted a request form and I am just itching to play :) such a beautiful sound!
Working on it! We have more options coming soon in this type of flute. Stay tuned!
Me too
Side blown bamboo flutes are wonderful. You can really be creative and create music on that pentatonic exotic scale. Wonderful video I have recently been playing around on my medium size Arabian flute from Erik the flute maker and I have enjoyed this Man's videos and tips. Well done!!
It's a nice variation on practice to play a different type of flute! There are many types of world wind instruments out there.
sound quality 👌 look like Heat treated ! Nice
It is! And the holes are burned in too. Smells so good when the warm air of breath moves through them.
I just got my first flute. It is transverse and you are totally correct, I am getting lightheaded! lol
Thanks for watching! You got this! Just keep going! I hope you enjoy the journey and every breakthrough you make along the way!
Interesting!
Im searching for bamboo to make some of these, to play along to recordings of my thumb piano❤ the best
Nice tuned flute
And I hope to save $ to buy one of these in the not too distant future
is identical to a moseño is a bass flute in bolivia
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa Waheguru ji ki fateh
Waheguru khush rakhe ji
Very good flute work's ji Congratulations USA
Thank you so much!
Nice sounding flutes....
Yes they are!
Very nice, love the Raga scale, just not sure my hands will make the reach at this point in time. I just started learning to play the transverse flute, a Vivaldi Minor from Eric the Flutemaker, I absolutely love it! I've passed your link on to my flutey friends, as I know a couple that are looking for bamboo transverse flutes. Thanks for sharing, take care of you and yours, stay safe, healthy and happy!
I have a few of Eric's flutes. My first was a small Vivaldi minor in Ab and my most recent is one of his carbon fiber flutes. A Vivaldi minor in Ab an octave lower. I like the carbon fiber a lot. It has very steady tone and dynamic range at both ends of the scale. It does not have the burnt bamboo smell though. I have others in major and Arabic scales. I will probably check out some the flutes shown on this channel soon.
@@DavidJohnson-mc1yu I've been looking at Eric's carbon fiber flutes, as well, thanks for the input on them. I do love that burnt bamboo smell, first thing I do when I pick up one of Eric's flutes is smell it. I'm glad I chose that Vivaldi to start my transverse flute odyssey, was much easier to learn on. I obtained a Hall Crystal Flute around the same time, and am just now getting to where I can make steady tones on it, much harder than the Vivaldi.
Thanks for sharing these wonderful instruments with others!
Beautiful playing Jon!
Thanks for listening!
Hey friend. You sound wonderful. I have discovered a great practice technique of trying to articulate a “poo” sound at the start of phrases instead of “Tu”. The rest of the phrase can transition to normal tonguing. I find this helps in extreme low registers. Hope you don’t mind the share. Cheers
The poo sound is used with transverse flutes quite commonly. You can also use duh and ha with other flutes.
Very nice flute
Thanks for listening!
what is the flute Alejandro querevula plays in the last of the Mohican video on RUclips? he blows into it from the front..not the side
The Quenacho, which is the larger, but not largest, of the Quena family (Quenilla, Quena, Quenacho, and MamaQuena).
thank you...beautiful
Welcome 😊
i just bought the D major transverse from him im having trouble finding music it can play fully
Hello, there! Thank you for your purchase! I hope you can enjoy your new instrument. Most of the sheet music I sell is geared toward Native Flute in Minor tuning. A good bet for you would be to try some ambient pads in the D Major key or percussion tracks that will work with any key that you can play to. I do offer both of those. There will probably be sheet music in Major keys available online aside from my site also. A great opportunity for improvisation with your new flute exists here.
www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/products/free-spirit-ambient-major-pads-all-keys-digital-download
and
www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/products/tribal-rhythms-digital-download
hi do you still have these flutes available? I like the exotic style flute I can't find it on your website
Hey, there! Thanks for asking! I’m sorry but I am out of these and unsure if there will be a restock. I do have transverse flutes from another maker on my site: www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/products/bamboo-transverse-flutes-erik-the-flutemaker
Do you sale the flutes? I like that A flat flute it sounds good. 👌🏽
Yes I do! Here is the link to my store for these flutes:www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/collections/native-american-style-flutes/products/bamboo-medicine-transverse-flutes
How is such a beautiful vibration made? Abdominal diaphragmatic breathing or tongue in mouth?
I use several techniques depending on the speed. Most of the time it is done with the diaphram, but once it reaches a faster speed I move it up to my throat.
Can the notes be bent...to become sharp or flat and are all the fingerings the same in all the keys ?
Yes you can bend notes. The fingerings would be the same, but obviously the notes would change, based on the key of the flute.
The F has a bit of a jazz sound. Are the holes a bit smaller on the shorter higher key flutes?
Hello! Thanks for asking! The F is actually has a Raga tuning which is more like the sound of North Indian music. The holes on the small A Minor transverse flute are not so small like most high pitch Native American flutes. They are more like the size of most mid-range NAFs.
@@JonnyLipford thank you.
I just received one of your beautiful flutes, I am a novice and was wondering if you had a tutorial on how to blow into the flute
Yes I have! There are many videos on my channel to answer your questions. If you would like a structured approach to learning how to play, check this out. www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/pages/native-flute-lessons
Bushcraft survival flutes r important for many reasons. Keep 3 in ur pack to boost moral.
Have flute, will travel. You bet! Right on!
Just near to cry!!i just wanna those money is the first barrier for that i just had small one for my school band😑😑😑😑
are they harder to play than the N/A flute as far as getting sound?
Yep. Because you need train your mouth, lips, tongue and throat to blow correctly and then catch high or low tones with quality. Hope, I helped you 😊
There is a bit of a learning curve to creating the embouchere.
You can buy the best of these flutes under US$ 100 in India. Hindu music is based on it since tens of thousands years with written records.
Yes, a rich cultural history comes with this instrument.
Can we order them online or have to travel to India?
I bought F major key from your website today. How long will I wait?
Thank you so much for your purchase and membership to my channel! I ship every other day during the week and from there it will be up to the postal service. In the US, delivery is usually within a week of business days. Overseas shipments have been delayed in the past due to COVID-related delays but most of my customers are receiving in a few weeks. Please, enjoy your new instrument!
Hi thanks for you answering me,
please I have one question? I want one major that have 6 holes tuned (1D 2E 3F# 4A 5B 6D) what is the name of the key major on bamboo flute
Hi again! I do sell a flute from this maker in the Key of D Major but I cannot provide you with a custom tuning.The tuning for the D Major I offer is : D/E/F#/G/A/B. Currently, this key is out of stock but there is a button from this page:www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/collections/native-american-style-flutes/products/bamboo-medicine-transverse-flutes, that you can sign up to be notified when the D Major is back in stock.
Thank you for your videos on different flutes. I started with Brent Haines flutes years ago, but after several years I moved on, primarily because I could not find Native American flutes in the major scales. Is there a reason why the Native American style cannot be made in major scale, or is it just "style"? A the bamboo flutes stable in dry climates? In the past I have found bamboo would have a tendency to crack. Thank you. Enjoy your music.
The Native Flute can be played in major scales with some adjustments for notes based on fingerings. Major scale tunings can be obtained from some flute makers on request. Here is an example.
ruclips.net/video/qnR7Ef2QFvU/видео.html
Wonderful !
I want to order now, but I need to be patience.
Is it the same flute like Bansuri ?
Same question
Patience is the key, watching his videos makes me want to buy many flutes. I think each Vanuatu flute is different, or at least they seem to be, but I am no expert
Jonny what is the cost. I subscribe you
Thank you so much for your subscription! We no longer offer this flute on our retail site, but if you would like to consider others, here is the link: www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/collections/native-american-style-flutes
Do you make Native American flute too ? If yes how much will be cost? I can play Nepali ,Indian bamboo flute , thinking about learning American flute .
No, sorry, I do not make flutes but I do sell them on my website. Thanks for watching and please visit my site to see what we offer! Thank you! www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/collections/native-american-style-flutes
If you are looking to start playing the Native American Flute, I also offer a host of courses to get you going! A great start would be here: www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/collections/native-american-flute-lessons/products/beginning-flute-course
Are these indian style flutes...?
They are closer to being like a bansuri than a Native American flute. I no longer stock them, but you can get one through Medicine Wind Flutes.
I bought one from George in the Key of G but did not have the good luck you had. Mine was totally out of tune and and non usable. Could not get even near to the base note G. George gave me a refund. Just to see how far out it was I had to add 3/4" bamboo to the end of the flute and then plug up all the finger holes to be able to attain the G note. Basically useless since the holes were calculated for a different length flute.
I’m sorry to hear that. Mistakes do happen. I’ve had good results with carrying a selection of keys and inventory from George. Good to hear that the maker worked with you on that. I think it’s worth another try.
These are Indian (Hindu) flutes.
I am just curious as to how you got involved in Native American flutes, as you don’t seem to be a Native American. Perhaps you are partly, this is not at all meant as a criticism. Obviously you love flutes, as do I . I am just curious about your journey
Yes, indeed, I love what I do! Here is a link that gives some insight to my journey with the flute. Thanks so much for watching! ruclips.net/video/MJ9bH0vpGeQ/видео.html
You seem to be out of A's.
Yes, I occasionally run out of some models of flutes and certain keys. I have a form that you can fill out with your request for an out-of-stock model. You will be notified when we have them back in! Thank you! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvc_YgBhy--XsDnNfn2KqTuxc4JFU9Tnvpf2DSFG_LBT_K1A/viewform