Advanced Native American Flute Playing Techniques

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  • @azsunset0
    @azsunset0 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I found your video very flattering. And appreciate you learning and teaching many. I am full Navajo 4/4. My Grandfather's greatest lesson in life was, Always Teach. It casts hate. I'm in my late 30's and been playing since my Early Teens. But this is part of my culture. I live it, breathe it, use it. And it always makes my heart warm to see the flute taught and learned.....Ahe'hee (Thankyou)

    • @colson8327
      @colson8327 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have subscribed to your channel, Azsunset0!

  • @guyloughridge4628
    @guyloughridge4628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Charlie, this video is simply an amazing find. There's so much to learn from this video

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙂🙏 Thank you for your kind words 🙏🙂

  • @colson8327
    @colson8327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your videos! I have only been playing for a couple of weeks and found your site after buying an A-6 hole flute online. While my flute was pretty, several holes sounded awful, and hard to play. That's when I found your videos. After learning how flutes are made from one of your videos, I performed minor surgery, and a thorough oiling of the bore. Now my flute sounds so much better, and I enjoy playing it! I can play much longer before it gets soggy, too! Thank you for saving my flute!

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for your kind words my friend! I am so glad to hear that it all worked out well for you! Don't stop at 1! The world needs flute makers! :)

  • @trmwyldshade1482
    @trmwyldshade1482 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's always a good day when I can learn something new. Thanks for the video.

  • @BlueBearFlutes
    @BlueBearFlutes  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is fantastic! Thanks so much for watching, and keep an eye out for new advanced flute playing videos very soon!!!

  • @anneweprin
    @anneweprin 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Just got the flute and I've been playing around with different things; experimenting; discovering some of what you covered through the experimenting and fooling around; I appreciate your structure and it helps me make sense of what I'm doing, versus just by luck. Thanks much!

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem! You are so very welcome! That luck thing works pretty good, though I've got to tell you, my methods are tried and true and after 25 years still growing and changing! Keep in touch :)

  • @alvaropaez6705
    @alvaropaez6705 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much! I have been watching you for a couple of weeks now, and besides enjoying seeing you carry on about the sixth hole in the modern NAF, I have learned a lot.

  • @stevenjones3266
    @stevenjones3266 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the beautiful playing you have shown me with the Native American flute. I have played the Quena for awhile and have learned many techniques. I love the sound of the 6 hole A flat. I am trying to save up for one plus the small amp. I work for the developmental disability. I want to play for them to give a sense of calm in their homes. And to able to play in the forest for my sense of calm. Can't wait to play some day. Thank you.

  • @marionhenrich7353
    @marionhenrich7353 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful. Thank you and greetings from Munich, Germany.

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching this video! Please keep in mind we do have hundreds of others!

  • @AVapeEcapeVaporium_of_Sedona
    @AVapeEcapeVaporium_of_Sedona 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job Charlie - Thanks. No matter how long you've played these little reminders are always beneficial, especially when you hit a rut or plateau and need something to help you change things up a little.

  • @claudiacocco2417
    @claudiacocco2417 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. I am new to the practice, and I find your approach takes the "fear" out of learning.

  • @thomasgcartmill2072
    @thomasgcartmill2072 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    G'day Charlie
    I would like to hear and see more of the styles of playing Native American flutes.
    Great to be able to see your videos.
    Thanks.
    Tom

  • @Chickb1
    @Chickb1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am really enjoying your videos. I've been looking at your flutes on you website and I notice that there is no recording of the eastern red cedar flute in the low tone. I would appreciate hearing one of them. I'm a tuba player and love the lower pitches. I believe the lone tone is the one for me. Also, is it available in your six hole style? Thank you for your time and talents.

  • @JaneDoe-uy4oy
    @JaneDoe-uy4oy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This dude makes killer flutes. I got a flute in F from him and that thing sings! I got it in western cedar and I can play for a long time before it gets water logged. Couple years ago I bought a fancy flute for a crap ton of money from another site and it would get logged in minutes. Charlie on the other hand doesn't over charge for his flutes and makes EXCELLENT flutes. I'm going to buy another soon.

  • @marciacunningham5877
    @marciacunningham5877 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can hardly wait for my Googol to get here so I can get serious with all these techniques. I'm playing "Fever" and practicing all these techniques that you showed. Great fun playing with backing tracks since I don't play in bands anymore. Michael

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I look forward to you receiving it as well!

  • @timmosier2250
    @timmosier2250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks great information

  • @azsunset0
    @azsunset0 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My nephew saw your Video. He learned your rolls, but we call it Sliders. It was very adorable. Hozho'(Beautiful- Navajo). Nephew wanted to show me his success. : )

  • @alisonedwards7712
    @alisonedwards7712 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely to listen to

  • @spearheadnotary4271
    @spearheadnotary4271 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @skippyjones2077
    @skippyjones2077 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Charlie thank you so much for sharing your Heart with us you have such a passion for your Artistic knowledge thank you ☮️

  • @BrianTownsendFundy
    @BrianTownsendFundy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great! Just what I needed. More like this. Thank you.

  • @billyjoedenny
    @billyjoedenny 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    these lesson charley will help me ,i do understand about muscle memory. i just hope my coordination comes out some to, and i working with my cedar flute. thanks for the video and the lesson that are coming. ill send a video response at the end. lol.
    ..bill

  • @bodhranbeats
    @bodhranbeats 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video! I have a few NAF from Arizona. What other types of flutes are there? You said yours is from the Plains Indians. Are there flutes of the Seneca or Iroquois? What's the best place to look for these flutes?

  • @jesuschavarria5574
    @jesuschavarria5574 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your work brother

  • @Kayakwinds
    @Kayakwinds 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I play a very wide range of music on the recorder. So I suspect that I would enjoy playing a Native American flute. I'm curious, have you found many opportunities to play the Native American Flute professionally? Thanks for a great video!

  • @warrenharris603
    @warrenharris603 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful. Bless you.

  • @prsrestaurantequipmentsupp8896
    @prsrestaurantequipmentsupp8896 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!! Thanks Charlie, You've been very helpful on my journey

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +PRS Restaurant Equipment Supply Great to hear! Thanks for watching :)

  • @geva90
    @geva90 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you speak about kawala flute?

  • @jimmy59ca2001
    @jimmy59ca2001 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi, I have been following you for a couple of years now, you are very interesting and easy to understand, I am looking for tabs to play Danny Boy on 5 hole flute, can you help me?

  • @marcorubeck4765
    @marcorubeck4765 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Charlie I heard the sound about nine months ago and today I own seven beautiful Native American style flutes and practice every single day!! I am always looking and listening to new ways to play different techniques. Today you taught me a new method (Advanced Techniques) that will be used in my daily practice. I am most grateful to all the individuals that take time to lend their way for those of us who are on the trail of learning!! I am a Boy Scout leader and this is where my focus has been directed with these sounds from the past. Please keep sharing.

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Marco Rubeck Thank you Marco, I appreciate your words and for watching my videos.

  • @BlueBearFlutes
    @BlueBearFlutes  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, thanks for reminding me to do that (been putting it off too long). If you go back to our website bluebearflutes·com, you will find some nice options for cedar flutes now including a VERY low tone flute and there are sound samples of each!!! Feel free to message anytime!

  • @BlueBearFlutes
    @BlueBearFlutes  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, thanks for your question! I have actually been playing professionally for many years. I have played in concert with fine musicians, played in private with some of the world's most famous musicians, have recorded and sold many albums (some of which through giant chain stores) and love playing solo. I remember playing the banjo part of the "Dueling Banjos" on the flute with a buddy. You might be surprised how the flute sounds with Rap. Check out my Reverbnation. com/charliematotoyela

  • @jesuschavarria5574
    @jesuschavarria5574 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you teacher

  • @lopakamartos5858
    @lopakamartos5858 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The necklaces you were what is it made of? Lopaka.

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello lopaka, my necklace was traded for a flute in Mexico and is made of what they call "Mother of jade". The triangle piece was something I added and is made from Red Pipestone with a coin from Panama inlaid in the center.

  • @BlueBearFlutes
    @BlueBearFlutes  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, thanks as always Bill! Take care~ :)

  • @GypsyDove
    @GypsyDove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Curious question. How much aught one charge professionally? I was approached by someone wanting me to play for a documentary they are doing. Not looking to overcharge but also don't want to undercut myself either.
    Typically I just play for myself more as a spiritual meditation of sorts. I've been approached a few times now. Haven't decided either way as of yet. Was just hoping others might be able to give a ballpark idear. Much appreciate.

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow! Congratulations! I wish I had more advice to offer. Probably best to ask some flute "aristocrats" that question! I've been doing it free for 35 years! 😅 Some charge $1500 for an hour, and others only $15. It depends on what the buyer is willing to pay. Some feel like you're too cheap if you don't charge enough and some feel you're too high if you ask for that $15! It's best to work with them and ask them what kind of budget they have and what they will be willing to pay. You also need to remember that when you make them a high price that you give him a high quality product! Certainly in low price there's no excuse to undercut the quality either. Good luck and feel free to email if there's anything I can do to help.

    • @GypsyDove
      @GypsyDove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BlueBearFlutes What is your email?
      For me it's always been more a spiritual meditation of sorts an communing with the birds an nature. People started dropping small donations on their own, an do so occasionally. I've never personally asked anyone for money for any of my music I play on any instrument.
      This being a documentary is different to me than simply others enjoying as they pass by. An I'm not 100% sure about doing so...
      For me the native flute is spiritual and healing it literally changes the frequency in the air. Many tell me regularly how it effects them when they hear me play it truly gives off healing an tranquility vibes.
      Appreciate your taking time to respond.
      🤗😘💖💝

    • @GypsyDove
      @GypsyDove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BlueBearFlutes an who would be the flute aristocrats?🤦 Not sure I'd fit into that spectrum... I've always been more a free-Spirited native gypsy type.🤣

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GypsyDove Flute Aristocrat n. imp.: a stuck up, snooty, "better than you (in their mind) even though they've only been playing for 5 minutes", member of xyz local flute circles, has a dozen nammys, can't punch their way out of a wet paperbag, spineless individual similar to discord moderators with no discernable flute skills what so ever. For help finding a local flute aristocrat, contact you nearest flute circle, show them my video "why flute circles hate me" and watch for their reaction. This will help choose the most aristocratic flutist around!

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GypsyDove Sorry I didn't respond to your question of "what is my email" before posting my rather lengthy definition of flute aristocrat. With regards to your question of "what is my email address", go to google, type in how to make a Native American flute, follow the TH-cam video of the guy you find, watch any of his videos for the intro or outro, go to his website he mentions and fill out the contact form at the bottom of the homepage. Just sayin~

  • @SariennMusic73
    @SariennMusic73 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always hear this sound where they take the bottom hole I believe and make it fade downward, it's sooo beautiful. Also I hear where they make the note (sorry I dont know the terms) 'shriek' really high but it's not the 'im blowing way too hard' shriek, but a gorgeous sound. I have looked all over youtube to learn how to make these sounds and no one has done this. Can you possibly help with this? I have a flute in A minor, 6 hole but the 3rd is covered by a strip of leather. I've played it a few times and think I'm doing all right, but those two sounds I'd love to learn just can't be found anywhere. Probably because I don't know the correct name for it. I stilll cant figure out vibrato. I try to flutter my breath but it just doesn't work, esp for higher notes.

    • @GypsyEncounters
      @GypsyEncounters 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey i know this is a late response, but i know exactly what you are asking about.
      To make the high pitch sharp sound: Rule of thumb (or atleast this has been true for me) is to DIVIDE YOUR FLUTE (mentally) TOP 3 HOLES AND BOTTOM 3 HOLES. If you cover all 6 holes, rapidly lift the 3rd hole finger on and off. And you can try this technique with covering 5 holes, or 4 holes. So, if im covering 5 holes, i would rapidly lift the finger on the 2nd hole. And if im covering 4 holes, i would lift the 1st hole finger. As long as you are covering atleast 4, 5, or 6 holes when playing a note... You can use any of the top 3 holes to produce the sharp "shreik" sound. Let me know if this makes sense. Play around with it. Also,go to the high spirits website for diagrams.
      6) 00θ000
      5) 0θ000
      4) θ000

  • @jesusismysource1
    @jesusismysource1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for the knowledge you share. I love the way you play and your flutes as well.

  • @peterevanson
    @peterevanson 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Charlie. Where did you get the flute you’re playing from? I would really like one. Great advice as ever.

  • @charleslaird870
    @charleslaird870 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your vids are interesting and informative. However, I am someone who has never played an instrument, never had any musical education, doesn't know the difference between a key, a note, an octave, a tone, a scale or any other musical term. It would be helpful to know something. I think a vid that would give some rudimentary education using the simple flute would be very helpful. It might cover such things as scale. Pentatonic.... penta means 5, 5 what. The most common scale seems to have 7 parts but it seems to be called diatonic, di means 2, 2 what that is the same as 7 what???? Pentatonic flute seems to have 5 holes which means 6 sounds but it is penta (5). Some flutes have 6 holes but are pentatonic. So what is the other hole used for? I guess 6 holes would make 7 sounds but it is still a pentatonic flute. But it seems like at least some 6 hole flutes play the regular 7 step "di" atonic scale. I am not even sure that what I am rambling on about here is correctly called scale. It seem like these flutes would be good tools to teach basic music and some basic music knowledge would be helpful for playing a basic flute so it would be a win win situation and a good source for making vids. All of the "questions" I posed here are real but I don't want answers here. This post will hopefully just give you some ideas for vids. I tried looking up some musical terms I would encounter on vids but got nowhere. Just try going to Wickpedia andi type in "music key". Bring a helmet because the sky is going to fall and someone without a musical education will have exactly the same question after they dig out from under the dump truck load of gibberish they get for an answer.

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your questions Charles and they are certainly very valid ones. Many of these are actually on our list of videos to make and I thank you for taking the time to point out some new ones to cover. The Native American flute was originally made to be played from the heart. It was not made using european scales, no one discussed octaves and no one had ever even heard of a key. I did recently post a video on the secret to playing that you might find to be less daunting. I prefer the old way and used to never tune my flutes until the demand was so big I could no longer avoid the requests. I do still make and prefer to make the traditional flutes best. Check out the video I mentioned and let me know what you think. Thanks so much for watching. th-cam.com/video/LWxgdGW-GrI/w-d-xo.html

    • @charleslaird870
      @charleslaird870 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      As a non musician and one who hardly even pays attention to songs or music I was struck by something about the simple pentatonic flute. It seems to have a limited range as compared to modern instruments and as such I assume it would be difficult or impossible to play many modern pieces of music. Music as always struck me as tricky, complicated, convoluted and often just plain weird. As such, I don't like it. I would much rather have silence. It just seems like complicated noise. However, listening to this limited range flute is different. It seems to be something more fundamental, more profound. It is the sound of the sea, the sky, the wind through a canyon, the hawk, the coyote, the whale. Those are things I relate to and the reason I like silence. You can't hear them without silence. The sound of the whale will not come through a piano. I have bamboo, I will make a flute and learn to play. Thanks for your videos. I think they will make a difference in my life and open up something that has always been closed to me.

  • @treejelly
    @treejelly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds like the ambient bird noise in mario 64

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Compared to our other videos this one almost look like Mario 64 too!

  • @BlueBearFlutes
    @BlueBearFlutes  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Marlon, they were traded for in Mexico.

  • @ISHMAELJIMNZE
    @ISHMAELJIMNZE 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I WANT TO SAY TO YOU ,SIR. THANK YOU, FOR GAVE ME ANOTHER TOOL, NOW I CAN USE IT TO GET CLOSE TO THE CREATOR, AND NATURE... THANKS....

    • @malikal99
      @malikal99 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you want to get close to the creator then start studying The Holy Quran, this (playing flute) is not a way to get closer to GOD. :-)

    • @docholiday1806
      @docholiday1806 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Muhammad Ahmad the Quran is toxic and bullshit

    • @garfield0115
      @garfield0115 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @terrytwobears5453
    @terrytwobears5453 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dear charlie iv been playing flute now for three days going on four and there is this sound i play my wife says it hits her heart i dont know if thats good or bad

    • @BlueBearFlutes
      @BlueBearFlutes  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +terry twobears I hope that it's good! Here is something I made awhile back that she may be referring to ;)
      th-cam.com/video/LWxgdGW-GrI/w-d-xo.html

    • @terrytwobears5453
      @terrytwobears5453 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i like this videos i do hope i can learn more

  • @Skeeman404
    @Skeeman404 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great! Thanks a ton!

  • @wildernesboy
    @wildernesboy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where did you get those beautiful beads adorning your body

  • @southernexposure123
    @southernexposure123 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I read somewhere that with the pentatonic scale you can't play a wrong note. I'm not sure that's exactly accurate. But after learning the scale and if a little goof is made on a tune you can sometimes cover up the goof and make it sound as if you were just improvising.

    • @Fretfeeler
      @Fretfeeler 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can't play a wrong note technically but you are only one note away from a better one if you're ever stuck. ;-)

  • @jimmy59ca2001
    @jimmy59ca2001 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i go to Cuba for vacation and would like to accompany guitar players with my 5 hole flute, cant seem to figure out how to play with Latin beat, playing my flute in Cuba is a lot of fun , they sure do love music and so do i, thanks