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First Flute
	Choosing Your First Native American Flute Learn which key and style of Native flute will work best for you with this helpful guide. Listen to our flute key comparison and read about our top three recommendations for beginner flutes. Picking out your first flute over the web without actually getting to test it out might seem a bit challenging. There are lots of options, wood, key, style, which may feel a bit overwhelming at first glance, but I am here to help! Flute Length and Key The higher the key the shorter the flute is and closer together the fingering holes are, and there for the easier it is to play. So should you get the highest key? No. why? Because most people like the sound of a lower flute better so I usually start people with a flute in the lowest key that they can comfortably play. And that usually is: The Key of G I place most people with a flute in the key of G. almost everyone, men, women, and children, can usually cover all the holes on a G flute. The key of G is a rich and beautiful tone. It is by far our most popular key making up about half of our flute sales. But there are other considerations, read on. The Key of A - Perfect for people with small hands -Do you Small or Arthritic hands? If you have very small or inflexible hands, the key of A is a safe place to start. This is also a wonderful key for children to start with. That being said, it's perfectly ok to buy an A if you just love the sound! We find that most people are drawn to a certain key and it is different with each person, so follow your intuition! Not feeling that high pitched voice? Read on. The Key of F# This key of flute is a little longer than the G and is better suited for people with flexible or large hands. If you have any experience playing other instruments you will probably have an easier time than others learning the Native flute. Even though an F# is a longer reach than the G flute, most people can learn to play this key with some practice.
Video Lessons
	Free Guides to the Native American Flute Free video tutorials on everything from how to play the native flute to how to troubleshoot common voicing issues. Our goal is to make learning about the Native American style flute as easy and strait forward as possible. On this page you will find free video tutorials that will help you become more familiar with this instrument. Videos on Flute Playing: Learn the Basics - A guide quick guide to your first flute. Flute Lesson \| Song in G \| Breathing While Playing Flute Lesson \| Song in G \| Finger Grouping Flute Lesson \| Song in G \| Tapping Flute Lesson \| Song in G \| Major Scale Flute Lesson \| Song in A \| Celtic Scale Flute Lesson \| Song in A \| Fluttering Flute Lesson \| Song in F# \| Vibrato Flute Lesson \| Song in F \| Embellishing Tricks Drone Flute Lesson \| Tips and Tricks A full guide to the Native American style flute Videos on Flute Care and Troubleshooting : Troubleshooting Common Voicing Issues for Native American Style Flutes How to put your flute block on How to Maintenance your Stellar Native American Style Flute How to read the Stellar Universal Fingering Chart Comparing keys of Native American style flutes A guide to Native American style flute terminology Native American Flute Making: How to shape your Pre tuned flute making kit How to Adjust Your Hand Plane How to Shape the Body of your Flute Shaping The Flute Mouth End Learn the Basics - A guide quick guide to your first flute. This is a very quick and basic guide to help get you started playing your first flute. Flute Lesson \| Song in G \| Breathing While Playing Flute Key: G In this lesson I use a flute in the key of G to demonstrate how to breath while you play the flute. Flute Lesson \| Song in G \| Finger Grouping Flute Key: G In this video I use a simple technique of lifting multiple fingers at once to create a unique sound which can be used in any song. Flute Lesson \| Song in G \| Tapping Flute key: G In this lesson I teach you how to tap your fingers to create rhythm and quick notes in your song. Flute Lesson \| Song in G \| Major Scale Did you know your flute could play more then one scale? It can! Here is a quick guide to how to play the major scale on your flute. This is a clip from a very old video we shot on how to play the flute. Flute Lesson \| Song in A \| Celtic Scale Flute Key: A In this lesson I play a celtic scale on a Native American style flute. This scale can be played on any key of flute and it is so much fun to play! Flute Lesson \| Song in A \| Fluttering Flute Key : A In this lesson I teach you how to flutter your fingers while fading a note. Flute Lesson \| Song in F# \| Vibrato Flute key: F# In this lesson I demonstrate how to make a note quiver using your breath. Flute Lesson \| Song in F \| Embellishing Tricks Flute Key : F In this video I walk you through a few things I commonly do in my flute playing to add character and emotion to my songs. This is a great way to improve your flute playing after you are comfortable with the basic scale. Drone Flute Lesson \| Tips and Tricks Flute key: G In this lesson I show you some tips and tricks for playing a Drone or double flute. A full guide to the Native American style flute An oldie but a goody, we recorded this video quite a while ago but it is still a very useful tool for beginners. It will walk you through the basics of playing and caring for a Stellar flute. Troubleshooting Common Voicing Issues for Native American Style Flutes Is your new flute squeaky, breathy, jumpy or raspy sounding? Or does it sound out of tune? These are all common voicing problems that I can help you solve in this video. You may also want to watch the video below on how to place the block. How to put your flute block on Your flute block is the little piece that is tied on top of your flute. It is either bird shaped if you have a standard or low profile if you have a basic or a drone flute. The only important part of the block is the bottom which has a precision cut groove. In the video below I explain what the function of the block is and how to properly place it on your flute. I use a basic flute in the video, but the same advice applies to all of our flutes and flute making kits. How to Maintenance your Stellar Native American Style Flute This video only applies to flutes made by Stellar Flutes. Many other flutes do need to be oiled and waxed to protect them against moisture, however Stellar flutes are sealed inside and out with oil based varnish , so many flute maintenance kits will not work on our flutes. How to read the Stellar Universal Fingering Chart A quick guide on how to read the fingering chart that comes along with our Basic and Premiere flutes. A simplified version with only 4 keys also comes along with our Drone Flute Making Kits, Pre tuned Flute Kits and Pre bored Flute Making Kits. Comparing keys of Native American style flutes Here's a quick demo of various keys of our Native American style flutes being played back to back so you can compare. A guide to Native American style flute terminology In this video I show you what various parts of the flute are called. This is just Stellar Flutes terminology and other flute makers may call these parts by different names. How To Shape Your Flute Making Kit (Full Video) Learn how to carve a Native American style flute using a Stellar Flutes pre tuned flute making kit. How to Adjust Your Hand Plane Learn how to adjust your hand plane to shape your Native American style flute. How to Shape the Body of your Flute Learn how to shape the body of your Native style flute. This is the part of the flute from the fipple to the foot. Shaping The Flute Mouth End Learn how to shape the mouth end of your Native American style flute making kit.
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