The Secret to Native American Flute Playing
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- Learn one simple secret to playing the Native American Flute and it may change the way you play forever! Be sure to check out our other videos on making and playing Native American Flutes. Visit us on the web at www.bluebearflu...
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I know this is a 7yo video but your videos have peaked my interest in the Native American flute.
Thanks! I've also got videos from last week! 😉 Check them out!
I began playing as a breath exercise when I realized that my breath was stuck in my throat, shear anxiety and stress. A single sustained note over time and I felt relieved. I call all of my playing 'breath prayer'. It is a quiet discipline though not always slow and somber. I do enjoy an upbeat tune from time to time. Thank you for your videos. I was looking for a few more advanced techniques. I was curious about 'flipping' the notes but I think now it may be the result of quick fingering.
I just wanted to personally thank you for opening my eyes to breathing properly! I have been breathing the wrong way all my life, and I truly believe exactly what you shared on your video to be true, and I will be working on incorporating your suggestions on "keeping my mouth shut", and techniques that can help me going forward!! I appreciate your wonderful videos, have a great day...
Hi Charlie!
I received my flute in the mail yesterday.
This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! A simple five-hole flute with deep, rich, emotive sounds. I play from the heart, and so I'm honored to be playing a flute made by you, Charlie.
I decided to go with the Bear fetish to honor your tradition--plus, I read on your website that bears are healing/remove obstacles along the path (much like Ganesh in Hindu/Vedic mythology)? This is perfect, as my body has spinal cord injury and spinal cord diseases. I shall play the flute with the intention of healing my body through this beautiful instrument.
Thank you!
Blessings to you and yours!
Deep gratitude for the depth of heart, wisdom, and magic that you share…. Profound Truths riding on the waves of Life's beautiful music… Very inspired :-)
Nice tip, id just started the flute journey and to my surprise this harmonious piece of instrument is an expression of emotions and all the goodness we have inside of everyone of us, its like my heart singing and opening up to da love vibe thats was bury and hidden... through instruments and humming along i've realized the real GEM is in us... we just have to go find it and dig it out... thanks for the reminder of breath work...peace and love to you bro.
Unlimited Flowz Thank you very much for your kind words. Thank you for watching and being a part of what I do :)
Thank you, Charlie! I love how you said breathing is the fire and oxygen for our body. I’m going to try to practice this with my Flute.
What a great video! Again, thank you❤
There is magic all around us, for those not blinded to it.
~book of Charlie
Everything is energy and vibration. Music is vibration. Humans are beings of light that vibrate. Music changes the frequency you vibrate at. Great video!!!
I’ve been in a very day place, this video has lifted me.❤️
Wow,I just took that breath n have no words,I was gonna pass by this video cause I was a little tired already watched allot.im glad I stayed.Thank you so much.i really felt something beautiful n sacred,as the breath is very sacred.
Something about native American flutes is so captivating to me. Soothing.
We have lots of videos on that!
This was a profoundly insightful video. I feel privileged to have seen this. Thank you for this gift. 😊
I just spent two weeks in the Sonoran desert and brought a flute along with no experience. This is exactly how I started, just a feeling. Sitting silent and observing the desert, watching the light grow dim, let the feeling flow.
Just sitting hear watching and playing some notes on my alto recorder.
Thanks Charlie, me having COPD got me into the flute and doing a mix on the flute and yogic breathing. It has certainly helped me although I am still playing the same tune that jumped into my head , and I know what you mean about falling asleep lol :)
I WANT SO MUCH TO LEARN.I LIVE ON DISABILITY AND HAVE LITTLE MONEY, HOW MUCH DO YOU'RE FLUTES COST, I SEEN A DRONE FLUTE, I WANT ONE OF THOSE VERY BADLY. I LIKE KEY OF F. I HAVE RA AND INFLAMMATION IN MY LUNGS, I THINK IT WOULD HELP ME A LOT. THANK U. :)
YOU CAN CERTAINLY LEARN! WE HAVE LOTS OF VIDEOS TO HELP. OUR FLUTES RANGE FROM $25 TO $500 DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. WE HAVE SMALL INEXPENSIVE HIGH TONE DRONES HERE: www.bluebearflutes.com/product-page/small-native-american-drone-flutes AND LARGER DRONES HERE: www.bluebearflutes.com/product-page/native-american-drone-flutes WHICH ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE! FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. THANKS FOR WATCHING!
I have recently started playing and I can definitely agree with likening it to a flame. The best approach I found for me is to treat it as if I am tending a fire. You know how sometimes you blow on the fire to stoke the embers, and how it occasionally crackles.
I sometimes even put in vibration with my diaphragm. The important thing is to do your best to find your inner sound, be patient and be gentle. :)
I also find the tunes completely change depending on the time of the day. I go shorter, faster, more playful notes during the day time and more drawn out, somber notes at sunset.
Still new to this but I am loving my flute. :D
Awesome description! Thanks for sharing :)
Wow. I'm tearing up. Thank you so much
JOE PUT SIMPLY MY FRIEND ITS WHAT YOUFEEL WITHIN AND BY PLAYING YOUR FLUTE IT BECOMES TRANSLATED THROUGH MUSIC .
That's the truth my friend!
Shit . . . you're sound is so clear! Wish I could achieve a sound like that.
Stephen
Start by closing your eyes! I'm sure that you will sound as clear!
Dang, I wish I wasnt trapped in Des Moines Iowa, a consumerist city trying to make a living. I'd rather be a free bird in the West.
so stop
And right now people in the West are saying the same thing in their own cities. You can find peace & freedom wherever you go, whether in yourself, your home, or just outside the city.
Thanks, Charlie, for speaking from the heart. I do appreciate all of the insights and "secrets" you share about making, tuning, and playing the flute.
Just wondering how many languages do you speak Charlie
3 fluently and about 4 more moderately 🙂
Hey Charlie, I play the average metal flute and I tried this method for playing and it sounded so much better. The tone and quality of the sound was twice as good. Thanks.
Josie Graf Awesome! Thanks for sharing :)
Puts you to sleep kind of like my voice. Ha ha love it, keep it up Charlie I am trying to learn this myself.
Thanks Charlie, Osiyo, Over 6 years later and your message still hit's home.❤️ I started with a N/A style "D" flute made from 3/4 PVC. Adding an F# Cedar flute, I've learned all Bevani's tunes, Cherokee Morning Song, Water Song, Lakota Lullabye, and at times, I close my eyes and improvise as my Cherokee ancestors did.
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Thank you so much. I'm in tears
*plays death metel on flute as I have no idea how to breathe and have trapped feelings*
Pure and true!
Great video! When I play, I play with my heart spirit and all the forces surround it the wind, rain, thunder, lightning and all my ancestors.
I fell asleep but kept on watching. Lol Excellent video, Charlie. Thank you.
Thanks my friend! Always good to hear from you. Expect more music videos soon!!!
Excellent video Charlie, I actually was with you through to the end and enjoyed both your playing and philosophies. Today I just sold my first two flutes, one in the key of Gm and one in F#m. It's taken me several months and almost two dozen flutes before I finally felt confident in the tone and looks and I still feel my TSH could be a little better, there's definitely a spiritual journey to making them as well as playing them and each flute I've come across has it's own unique breath, some you can play harder than others on those low notes. I took an early retirement over 10 years ago to do something different and more spiritual with my life, I wanted to work more with my hands and spirit. It took me awhile to find my place and put together my cave, but I'm finally finding what I've longed to do. I love making these magical instruments as much as I do playing them. I'd love to chat with you sometime in the near future. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and may the good spirits always be with you.
thank you for sharing your wisdom! i love the sound and intention!
i just bought one of your flutes! so excited!
I just started playing after years of dithering indecision and I have watched the number of your videos. Your humility, honesty, extensive knowledge and talent has been an an invaluable inspiration to me! Thank you. PS What a beautiful flute!
Thank you my friend! There is much more I would like to say, though I'm not sure if I could put it into writing.
You are a beautiful soul
We all are.
This is something that everyone will understand over time. Its not something that hits you all at once. Flutes are beautiful, and playing the flute is medicine for your soul, mind, and body. Thank you
Charlie thank you again for all your great info., but at this time of sorrow, I can’t put down what I feel in my heart, don’t know if you remember me or not but this is the calf. Wild man, this 86 year old man just lost the love of my life, my wife LOIS of 66 years married passed away on Friday the thirteenth ,we have had a great life together,,if you remember the large family ,four kids of our own,two boys and two girls ,now look what we started ,nine grand kids twenty two great grand kids and three great great grand kids .wow what a great life we started. If you remember I was making or at least trying too make with your help on the videos ,have got to make a lot of flutes (the all want one). Now that my sweetheart is gone got to get back to work I know she would want me to complete all of the flutes, time of sorrow will never go away ,I have got to try and get it done. Charlie your videos is such a great help.may GOD Bless you and your family ,my heart is full of so much good memories thank you again . The calf. Wild man. Bobbyjackson1933@gmail.com.
I think the intention was clearing, at least it seemed so.
Thanks!
Thank you so much
Hey from Washington state I’m in puyallup lol I make Norse Talharpas I love heritage instruments
I would love to see those! Thanks so much for watching!
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Thank you so very much for this video. Such a simple, but life-changing concept that I can use as a flute player and a vocalist. I'm fairly new in my playing, and the two challenges I've run into was having control and actually not feeling like I'm sounding the same every time. I don't know whether it's because breathing and thinking this way causes one to relax, or what, but it did seem to help me immensely in my playing.
Thanks Charlie! I am very moved by this video!!
Love your philosophy in regards to flute playing. Have been making some bamboo transverse flutes for a little while & wanted to make some Native American Flutes. Your videos are awesome! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. Just ordered your book and can’t wait to have a read and start making some flutes. :)
I have a low E flute, and it sounds gorgeous. I do prefer lower pitched instruments. Out of my recorders I favour the tenor.
Tq tq tq . Deep peace to u Charlie .
I just started learning to play a native american style flute. I don't have any magical or inspirational shit to write, but I love this fuckin instrument.
Thank you, Charlie, for sharing your secrets and which I'll be applying tonight! Bless your soul!
Olly Perry Thank you :)
Link to the book you mentioned in PDF that can be downloaded. www.breathingretrainingcenter.com/resources/Shut%20Your%20Mouth%20and%20Save%20Your%20Life%20by%20George%20Catlin.pdf
Looking around your web site a bit (I'll be back) and see you have different sounds played with most of your flutes. But (not having looked at every single one) do you have any recordings of the 'Traditionally Tuned' sounds?
Because traditional tuning can be in several different keys, this video may help answer your question. th-cam.com/video/pcECLjK0_T0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching our videos! Also feel free to email me through my website if you have any further questions. :)
I have recently started playing and I can definitely agree with likening it to a flame. The best approach I found for me is to treat it as if I am tending a fire. You know how sometimes you blow on the fire to stoke the embers, and how it occasionally crackles.
I sometimes even put in vibration with my diaphragm. The important thing is to do your best to find your inner sound, be patient and be gentle. :)
I also find the tunes completely change depending on the time of the day. I go shorter, faster, more playful notes during the day time and more drawn out, somber notes at sunset.
Still new to this but I am loving my flute. :D
Thank you Charlie awesome video!
I want to try and play but can't afford what they seem to cost to just try it out. Anybody have some budget instruments?
All good info, I enjoy hearing Charley share, but the ‘ secret ‘ seems to start at 8:30
I honestly thought that the title was Clickbait at first..! Not at all!!
Thank you! Some may not get this, but for whom it is meant, it is much appreciated..!
Awesome video!
Thanks my friend!
Hey, I am wondering if you're still active on this channel. If you are, where would I be able to buy one? Any recommendations?
Visit us on the web at www.bluebearflutes.com and please check out our recent videos.
Thanks friend. I made a bamboo flute with your pattern yesterday. It is my favorite one so far. Thanks for inspiration to make such a beautiful instrument.
Thank you, I know this is a old video but it showed up just at the right time for me! 🎶
Love the style of that first flute Charlie I was going to have a go making them but now disabled with COPD but still figuring what key to do as I do breathwork _ I have a couple 6 hole but I always cover one hole up - makes it easier for me to play . Thinking of another one but still not sure yet..... I am also thinking a Healing flute as I also do Earth Healing and Reiki .... if I was going to make a bamboo flute - how would I go about making a place to fit in Quartz Crystal chips ?? I have watched a lot of your videos and enjoy your style.... maybe a healing flute or Earth tone flute could be on your agenda ?? :)
Thanks for watching William! There may be a little about the Earth Tone flutes that I need to share with everyone. Also, with regards to six hole flutes, you might want to watch this other video as well.
th-cam.com/video/-e5eZglcGME/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/U5ybYvI14qE/w-d-xo.html
Howz it going Blue Bear?
Busy! Sometimes I wish I could post pictures of the flutes we've made today on here. We post quite a few on Instagram however not all of our TH-camrs follow US there.🙂
For me, I like this mud ball. It's my home, it's our home and we all really need to take much better care of it than we do.
I just ordered one of your flutes, where can i find the fingerings...like a how to?
It's nice being a mad scientist sitting in the lab and still knowing the importance of throwing the hair back to howl at the moon.
Love your videos. This one especially. I'm playing on JP Gomesz and Buck flutes I got in Sedona. I have recently acquired a bamboo eastern type 5 hole flute with a side blow, but the last hole does not fit my fingers (too wide). Is there a way to fix it? Like fill the hole and put it closer? Maybe I am thinking wishfully, but it has a wonderful sound yet my right hand cramps up because the final hole is too far from the second to last hole.
I think you use your palm of your finger not the tip of your finger .because its hard to cover it especially the hole is big
gosh you are lovely mr
Thanks Ed! 😘
I am so glad hearing you talking about this, for it is exactly what I feel myself. It is simply magic, when I play, even one single note. I have made lots of flutes after your instructions, and am very grateful for everything you put on disposal here for us.
Thank you so much my friend!
Thank you so much Charlie. It does work on the video. When you played at the last I could feel the vibrations in the back of my head. That to me is a spiritual connection, an interdependence, an inter-related feeling of being in touch with a profound creative energy, that gives life.... a universal connection that unites us and every living thing. As you have said.... it is beyond words. So glad to have met you and thank you for your creative energy.
Kindest thanks Judy!
Mahalo!
thanks charlie, you have reminded me. thank you! (:
One love
I have been dying to learn how to play, do you sell flutes to beginners? I have listened to Indian flute music for years to help fight my PTSD symptoms, I camp a lot and want to be able to have a flute and try to play my own music while I am out in the woods or down at the ocean. THANKS Subscribed.
Hey mtn ride, we do have quite an array of flutes that are perfect for beginners! I would recommend a Western Cedar Key of A, G or F#. Each of them will be perfect for someone just starting out and includes an instruction sheet and of course we have countless videos here on TH-cam on how to play! Check our website out at bluebearflutes.com
I have experienced what you're talking about. I breathe my raw emotions in, and music comes out… Extraordinarily liberating!
Well said my friend!
Do you sale any books for beginners such as myself, who have a 5 hole flute?
What key flute is this? this is the one I want...to start with. The flute in the opening from WA. state.I live not too far from Mt.Rainier .The flute you play play at the beginning of the vid. has a beckoning. How may I come about one?
There are so many kinds of flutes involved in this video. Not sure which one you're looking for. If it is the one from the intro of all of my videos, it is a key of low D Western Cedar which you can find on my website here: www.bluebearflutes.com/product-page/handmade-western-cedar-native-american-flutes
This was a great video. I have just started to learn to play and have a long road ahead of me, thank you for your insights.
Dj Keddy Thank you for watching!
Well done. Yes, we understand. Wind and water. Nature is the pearl.
...of great price.
~Thank you for sharing your magic,i have just started my journey with the flute and it is very magical,i have a long way to go it seems.;)
***** Everyone is at a different point in their journeys and each one is unique!
I play ocarina, and saxophone, now I'm really wanting to check out one of your drone flutes. The more I've played over the years the more of a higher vibration I'm looking for. I see that you can tune your flutes in 528hz. That's what I'm after, a new vibration.
Thank you
You bet my friend! More to come...
I didn't hear about the secret. I know the secret and try to explain it to those I try to introduce flute playing to. As you know. each flute has it's own way to be played as well. I have some that will play one kind of music and that is it. I can force another melody on to it but it will not sound right. So I have several and play the flute that suits my mood. That is one secret. another is the in the making of the flute. THERE IS A SWEET SPOT AND THE OWNER SIMPLY HAS TO FIND IT. A persons mind and the flute become an instrument of thought and emotion and feelings. That is another secret. Every person will play a rhythm that suits their own ears. So; I suggest people play for themselves. Any real mental distraction and the emotion will not be there. The flute will sound like flat, boring an long winded noise.
I often fall asleep while playing guitar, then I realize I kept playing the whole time. I know that I was asleep cause I started seeing dreams, like absolutely random dreams.
Do I need a finger scale book?
Simple instructions are included with your purchase, however you have already seen some of our how to play videos. Not to mention, but my book is about to come out!
BlueBearFlutes I’m saveing the money I’m going to buy the one that’s a around $100 . I would like a book when it comes out. thank you.
I loved your rambling style that gets to the point. I have made maybe a thousand flutes and many more starts. I am inspired today to make a flute. An keep making these videos.
Thank you for your kind words. Wow! A thousand flutes! What did you do with all those? Thanks so much for watching and I look forward to hearing from you in the future.
thank you :-) very nice lesson
I'm seriously considering buying a flute.. in 432 hz tuning.. and F#. Do you have some for sale now? I see some nice ones on ebay.. in 432, in F#, and of cedar. Can you tell me if an average or slightly small size woman's hand will be able to handle the F# hole spacing? I have never played a wind instrument, or any instrument except a LITTLE bit of guitar but it was very challenging and due to some chronic pain I had to stop.. but I really want to try the flute... thanks for any advice and for this vid. Michelle..
using the same measurements..i made a pvc one..yeah man..utter rubbish...but,...i now have a template and an understanding of the making of a native American instrument as the flute...now where's that bamboo...lol...seriously cheers dude..Ken Wolf.peace to yer
Arrgh im so annoyed i spent alot of money on it and its shit :((
Dear Brother, Thank you for your benevolence, compassion and wisdom, in regards to playing this wonderful instrument.
Your approach is so so simplistic and yet ,so deeply profound.
In peace and blessings,
David doc Leija
🕉☯🔯🕆♒😉🐯💜💜💜💜💜
What do you mean by "traditional style tuning" as opposed to 432 for example?? thanks. Michelle... Maui.
fasinating about falling asleep to playing !
Thank you. I've had a flute for about 20 years and often play before meditating. I liked your thoughts on how things are connected. Yes we are all connected. When we see and feel our oneness that is the way to liberation and freedom. Thank you again. Will try playing similar to what you played. Loving kindness to all beings.
Hi Charlie loving your videos, do you have a Uk supplier for your flutes? Love and respect from England.
I stopped at 8:51, just to say thank you. I purchased one in N Carolina some time ago. It was interesting for a moment but like so many hobbies, I failed to make the right connections to what it is, and why I should pick it up again. For some reason, 5 years later, I did pick it up again, forgetting most of the very little I learned...and glad I did, then turned to TH-cam, found a lesson on playing a scale, and just laid in bed with the lights out trying different things with the simple scale, and before I knew it, I was in a nice calm meditative state where it felt like it was playing itself. Maybe my subconscious took over, who knows. Anyway I stopped to let you know that when I was done I found that I was breathing better. I have chronic bronchitis and lately it's been rough, but I think I found a piece of magic in this instrument just in the past hour. I could write on and on here but I want to get back to your video. Thank you again!
letting the notes draw out with a long breath... and not focusing on the finger changes... gives that haunting quality. thanks.
and yet there is so much more...
while simultaneously less is more...
I just played a song to my son-in-spirit who is always singing to me. My Ben...forever 22. Thank you.
Excellent video and message.
I just obtained my first flute, Native American style, and I am excited for the journey ahead.
As I venture deeper into the powers that be
everything u said is true...I just staarted playin the flute... it comes within I experienced that last night .... I had gotten this flute a few months ago n tried to play I couldn't even get the first note to play nor could I get a melody... so last night after coming back to my apartment in the city I saw it I picked it up n breathed into my nose n out my mouth...then I blew into the flute .... and just started playing was crazy but it does some with in ....good video...
Very nice. Thanks sir! Didn't grasp power until literally got me off sleeping pills and more natural energy during the day! Reason those people were around since way before we came...
Wow. I love your message in this video. So simple yet so profound.
Will be ordering my first flute soon, can't wait! :)
thank you for this beautful video. you really have inspired me and sparked something in my heart... x
bluebear i must ask what the thing about people getting flutes and drilling holes in the bottem in them
+Terry TwoBears Hi Terry. If you mean holes that look like fingering holes at the bottom of some flutes, those are for tuning. Instead of cutting the flute some people put holes instead. It is mainly for cosmetic purposes.
I have a question I tried to make a G flute but the third hole would do nothing why?
James HAGA,JR. Hi James. I would need to see a picture and get measurements to get a more clear understanding of what may be happening.