Sir, I took your advice and purchased a Basketmaker by Geoffrey Ellis (Also bought a Quena). The instrument is gorgeous and has the most mellow and calming sound. I have previously had very bad luck finding a quality woodwind instruments for playing what I call "ancestoral melodies." You have earned my trust and my admiration.
I have been a student of Scott for going on 2 years now via Skype and I have attended his workshops at both Zion Canyon Native Flute School in UT, and at the Santa Fe Flute School in Santa Fe, NM. I am looking forward to his next Native American Flute worksop (Yes Scott, I have decided to come!) in April and the Ancestral Spirits Anasazi Flute worksop in June. Scott is a very thorough and extremely positive and patient instructor. Having absolutely no previous musical experience in my life, he has helped and guided me down a very rewarding path with these magical instruments. -Mark Nixon
Very good description on how to play and enjoy who know ,want and play these types of flutes. For me its such a great joy to listen to watch you play. Not a flute player, much better just to listen, watch and learn from the unknown about playing these flutes. Thank you. Just listen to it on how sounds.
I just received my Ellis Anasazi flute! Cannot wait to learn more from your site and videos! I can't believe the tone that comes out of these flutes, my first time trying the flute and it already makes a beautiful sound!
+Stan Darsh Good for you! Enjoy the journey. It's a lot of fun. If you need help visit the Santa Fe Flute School for information on lessons and workshops.
I can't afford to buy an Anasazi flute, so I'm making one out of PVC. The first song I'm going to figure out how to play on it is _Lazy Afternoons_ from Kingdom Hearts II.
I've made a couple out of PVC and now I can get decent tones out of them, but getting the notes that I want has been difficult. Hoping to graduate to a real end-blown flute this Spring.
@@juliotancredi7468 I used a blog for inspiration: brokensky.biz/blogs/?page_id=47 Then I used the tuner on my phone to try and dial it in (sorry about the pun).
@@stephenhill6003 Thanks for sharing this useful link. I just bought a used Ellis Peublo flute in Bb, I'm planning to build some Magein Avot or other keys out of PVC during this holiday
The Anasazi flute found in archaeological context did not have a notch and bicel. Due to its characteristics, the Anasazi flute belongs to the "oblique flutes" which sound without peak or notch, like some folklore flutes from the Middle East.
Very interesting video, Scott. I was born and raised in Japan and played shakuhachi for many years. But of course, the Anasazi flute is not a shakuhachi, and neither is it any other flute, although those with a background of playing these other flutes might try to modify it it or make it in the direction of other flutes. The minor key tuning of this particular specimen of Anasazi flute that you played is also interesting, as most videos of the Anasazi flute that are up on CZcams definitely have a major key orientation. Are there different tunings and scales on different Anasazi flutes?
I just started playing the Anasazi Flute today. After playing the standard NAF, the Anasazi is VERY difficult. I know with practice I will get better. I know the proper breathing and positioning techniques but is there anything that I am missing? I sometimes get half a note to come through but I mostly here the air and a squeaking sound. Someone, please help. Thank you.
Mr. August, I am zero out of two for a good brand of Quena flute. The first, I bought one with a cow-bone end and it cracked within days. I assumed this was a fluke and returned it for another and it also cracked. The second doesn't play well at all. Help!
ellisflutes.com You need to contact him. Don't figure that if you don't see anything on the website he doesn't have it. Good makers don't have time to work on their websites. They're too busy making flutes.
Anasazi Flute , si se parece mucho al Shakuhachi , al menos en la embocadura ? Muy buen vídeo Scott . Si hablas Español seria genial también en este idioma , Gracias Colega.
Sir, I took your advice and purchased a Basketmaker by Geoffrey Ellis (Also bought a Quena). The instrument is gorgeous and has the most mellow and calming sound. I have previously had very bad luck finding a quality woodwind instruments for playing what I call "ancestoral melodies." You have earned my trust and my admiration.
I have been a student of Scott for going on 2 years now via Skype and I have attended his workshops at both Zion Canyon Native Flute School in UT, and at the Santa Fe Flute School in Santa Fe, NM. I am looking forward to his next Native American Flute worksop (Yes Scott, I have decided to come!) in April and the Ancestral Spirits Anasazi Flute worksop in June.
Scott is a very thorough and extremely positive and patient instructor. Having absolutely no previous musical experience in my life, he has helped and guided me down a very rewarding path with these magical instruments. -Mark Nixon
Very good description on how to play and enjoy who know ,want and play these types of flutes. For me its such a great joy to listen to watch you play. Not a flute player, much better just to listen, watch and learn from the unknown about playing these flutes. Thank you. Just listen to it on how sounds.
I just received my Ellis Anasazi flute! Cannot wait to learn more from your site and videos! I can't believe the tone that comes out of these flutes, my first time trying the flute and it already makes a beautiful sound!
+Stan Darsh Good for you! Enjoy the journey. It's a lot of fun. If you need help visit the Santa Fe Flute School for information on lessons and workshops.
What a melody (the last bit). I am speechless.
Very informative, excellent playing as well!
I followed Scott's advice a couple years ago and bought my first Anasazi from Geoffrey Ellis. Thanks Scott! Hope to get you up to Estes this year :-)
Such an amazing voice 🤍🙏
Thanks,scott.
Amazing
I can't afford to buy an Anasazi flute, so I'm making one out of PVC. The first song I'm going to figure out how to play on it is _Lazy Afternoons_ from Kingdom Hearts II.
I've made a couple out of PVC and now I can get decent tones out of them, but getting the notes that I want has been difficult. Hoping to graduate to a real end-blown flute this Spring.
Woow Great
How did you find out the fingering chart?
@@juliotancredi7468 I used a blog for inspiration: brokensky.biz/blogs/?page_id=47
Then I used the tuner on my phone to try and dial it in (sorry about the pun).
@@stephenhill6003
Wooooow
This blog is so wonderful.
Thank you so so much!
@@stephenhill6003 Thanks for sharing this useful link. I just bought a used Ellis Peublo flute in Bb, I'm planning to build some Magein Avot or other keys out of PVC during this holiday
What size of her
In which note.
What are the notes of each hole and measures from one hole to the other?
Thank you
The Anasazi flute found in archaeological context did not have a notch and bicel. Due to its characteristics, the Anasazi flute belongs to the "oblique flutes" which sound without peak or notch, like some folklore flutes from the Middle East.
what is good bore size and length of anasazi flutes.
Wow beautiful
Thanks for listening!
It sound great
Thanks for listening!
Very interesting video, Scott. I was born and raised in Japan and played shakuhachi for many years. But of course, the Anasazi flute is not a shakuhachi, and neither is it any other flute, although those with a background of playing these other flutes might try to modify it it or make it in the direction of other flutes. The minor key tuning of this particular specimen of Anasazi flute that you played is also interesting, as most videos of the Anasazi flute that are up on CZcams definitely have a major key orientation. Are there different tunings and scales on different Anasazi flutes?
www.cedarmesa.com/membersection/puebloflutescales.php
On his members section (free) you can check out the different scales and fingerings.
I just started playing the Anasazi Flute today. After playing the standard NAF, the Anasazi is VERY difficult. I know with practice I will get better. I know the proper breathing and positioning techniques but is there anything that I am missing? I sometimes get half a note to come through but I mostly here the air and a squeaking sound. Someone, please help. Thank you.
I teach. If you are serious you should be taking lessons. santafefluteschool.com/privatelessons/
I think he add reverb or echo in to the sound.
I want to know : reverb/echo or nothing ?
Because i want to know if i need to find the perfect flute...or just an amp :)
Mr. August, I am zero out of two for a good brand of Quena flute. The first, I bought one with a cow-bone end and it cracked within days. I assumed this was a fluke and returned it for another and it also cracked. The second doesn't play well at all. Help!
This video is not about Quenas. I really don't have a source for them. Good luck.
where i can buy a good Anasazi please?
ellisflutes.com You need to contact him. Don't figure that if you don't see anything on the website he doesn't have it. Good makers don't have time to work on their websites. They're too busy making flutes.
Scott August thank you!
Anasazi Flute , si se parece mucho al Shakuhachi , al menos en la embocadura ?
Muy buen vídeo Scott .
Si hablas Español seria genial también en este idioma , Gracias Colega.
+Bohindra de Beiraitz
Es muy parecido a un Shakuhachi. Nadie quiere oírme hablar español.
Scott August Claro que sí, tienes admiradores en España y Cataluña también ;)
Anaztasi ... What tf is that?
What's the difference between an archeologist and a tomb robber? One is white and has a degree in it, the other doesn't pretend
this music sucks
Not really. Your comment does though.