How to Make a traditional 6 hole Native American Flute Part 2
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- čas přidán 5. 12. 2015
- Continuing from part one, you will see how to finish this flute and how the end product compares to the modern 6 hole flutes popular today. This is part 2 of 2. Part 1 can be found here: • How to make a traditio... Visit our website www.bluebearflutes.com and please don't forget to subscribe!
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I used to play and watching this reminded me of why. That special flute that made me happy was damaged beyond repair but now I know what I want to spend any left over Christmas money. Thank you for this special gift. At almost sixty years old I am starting anew.
That rounding is impressive.
Thankyou so much for this.
I will try some out of pine and hopefully I can get it to make a sound!
A typical parent. Do as I say not as I do. Way too funny. I would love to hear someone play jazz on these flutes.
Great vids as allways. Thanks!
another Great video Charlie, i made a six hole traditional following your specs at the end of the video from 1/2 pvc pipe. it worked perfect with 4 inches from the last hole to the bitter end . Now ill get busy on a pine one. all my finger holes were 3/16 drill bit.
Charlie,
Thanks for all the videos, esp the last three. I've turned dozens of wood tubes from Cottonwoood, Russian Olive, etc on my wood lathe, and now will see if I can follow your instructions and create some beautiful native american flutes. I probably won't make any money with them, as at craft shows, I tend to give away things to kids that appreciate my work, but cannot afford to buy them. I'm a terrible businessman, but I do put smiles on a lot of young faces. Thanks from a subscriber and instagram follower: #woodsignmaker Scott
+Scott Newcomb Thanks Scott and best of luck to you! P.S. I need to keep up with my instagram better :P
That was incredible, my son loves music , I'm gone to try my luck and make one for him, take care from traverse City Michigan
Thanks Stan! If you need any additional information, keep in mind we have lots of videos! Be sure to subscribe and check out the others in my channel!
Thanks you so much , a new journey for me
Safe travels! 🙂
An hour + to point out O.D. vs I.D. typo. I ABSOLUTELY loved it :) I have no deep history with the subject as you do, but I saw it coming from mid way in part 1. I just had to see your path to get to it hehe. Very much enjoying the content, dark Charlie & I would likely get along well at the camp fire.
Thanks!
Thanks my brother, too bad that the subtitles were not active here. Thanks.
Lo siento ~Thanks for watching!
Nice fluff video!
ffanks!
I believe your interpretation of the old flute diagram is the correct one. It also makes more sense based on the traditional flute making materials used at the time. The implications of that are so far reaching for the modern 6 hole flute that many people are bound to be unhappy with your interpretation. It is too bad that a more thorough investigation wasn’t done way back when the first modern 6 hole flutes were being made. This confusion could all have been avoided.
I love all the information in the video. I am learning so much! How come your camera operator knows when to zoom in, but not show us when the action is happening off to the right? I can imagine what you're doing, but I would rather see it. Don't you agree?
Hey Charlie, If they were French flutes they would be female.
I am working on a Bamboo flute and have just decided to make it a 6 hole flute. The bore of the bamboo is only 14mm.
Great video, so much to learn, thank you.
Tom
+Tom Cartmill .
G'day again Charlie,
Just finished my six hole bamboo flute. sounds and play just fine.
Thank you
Tom
Hi,Charlie. People said that size of the air passage (clearance between fetish and flute boy) is very important and crucial. But in your video, you didn't mention it at all. Could you tell me how you decide this size ? Thank you
George Chiu
do you no how to make perv pan flute how to tune up if you can helpe me thank you for your time
I keep wondering , what is the name of the 100 yrs old book who told the ways to make the large diameter 6 hole?
Like the video do you sell them
Is there a way we can buy flutes from u I'm looking for an apache made flute
Hey my friend, what was the relative length from the fipple to the end on the smaller size hole flute? Thanks Charlie
+ReWildYourSoul yes i would also love to know, wonder if the specs are in Charlies book ?
+larz hillbot Yes they are in the book :)
What book? Thank you.
I can't seem to get it to play. I tried several times. I will try again later. Thanks though.
Can tell you make a lot of flutes as that drill bit is dull as heck. I notice a lot of the quina flutes have a drilled plug in them. Is that for tuning? I figured you would know. Thank you for the vid.
It is for tuning. If you restrict the flow of air at the bottom of the flute, it is the same as making the flute longer. The major benefit of this other than making the flute lower in tone is the back pressure's effect on the notes and the fingering placements.
I'm curious as to the reason you burn the holes as opposed to just drilling the
I actually do drill the holes first and burn them second. I mentioned why and several videos however it is to cauterize the scar tissue of the wood so that it does not allow moisture to leak out (or in).
how do you know where the initial finger hole should be from the bottom up?? ive made 4 now and either my bottom hole is too low on the flute or my last hole ends up being too high. On my first 2 it was too high, i learned that if it is roughly my palm at least it works but closer than that and the highest note doesnt work. So then i tried moving everything lower on the next 2. .... now its too low and all my finger holes need to be different sizes and still doesnt sound great. So how do you know where to start the first hole???
I think I missed how you did the sound platform. I seen the burning.
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Where can I get your book. On how to make traditional Native American flutes. And where can I buy a 6hole flute of yours.
All on my website bluebearflutes.com! 😉
Would sealing the inside affect the performance? If you cut the pipe after clamping so you can clean the glue out, while its wet? Only reason bring up sealer is so that it easy to clean the glue. Also you should not be drilling out like that, and you should be showing how to properly drill it out. If you drilled before you make it round it would be easier to clamp to a table. Great video! I like the simplistic approach, with no bs.
What grit are you using and change to?
Not sure about in this video, however I usually use 60/120/220/320/400.
What did the large 6 hole flute sound like with the 3rd hole uncovered? You never showed us the true difference of the sound. Thanks.
Hi Jay, I think I may have showed this in another video, but I will have to go back and find it when I have a minute.
Why are you burning the holes and not just leaving them white.?
Numerous reasons that I discuss in other videos. The short version is: it keeps the holes clean and from cracking.
Bluebearflu beautifully done flutes! But I was wondering if you sell them? I would love to buy one for my husband.
Moonstruc Meis he sells the drone flutes on his website. www.bluebearflutes.com
You didn’t show the key part. The burning
Oh yeah! Thanks for reminding me! Don't forget to burn it!
I suppose you could tell guy from Gal if you give it a shake and hear if anything bangs together. If it do ,we'll its a Guy 😊
Yea you made a museum piece with those tools and technic dude come on
Dude use the drill press! We don’t want you hurt!
HAHAHAHA! So much experience, 7 languages and still speechless at times!
Might need to sharpen your drill bits. :O)
I made a flute from some Elderberry plants in my yard today. Nothing comes out but air...this is my 3rd attempt in 3 days. I think I want to give up.
+PJ Sev It sounds like a couple of things can be happening here. 1) make sure there are no air leaks in the partition inside. This is common. 2) The angle of the air channel and depth of the track 3) The size of the sound Hole and Air supply hole need to be relatively small and keep it as square as possible. Hope this helps and be sure to check out my other videos on working with cane and track specifics.
I did put some wood glue over the partition, because it is also that soft material like the core of the branch. I think next time I will not square off my holes.
I think flutes are gals. they are beautiful and full of holes.
no offense meant. it was a joke.
The little one must be male.