The Native American Flute is truly a gift from Mother Nature.
I love playing, and I equally love listening to others. It's raw yet mellow, and truly wholesome music. Through the flute, we are able to express ourselves in a way unlike any other.
You can become a music maker without the need for any knowledge of note names, written music theory, reading scores ... Ideal for those who have never had their musicality nurtured, and/or traumatised survivors of school violin and recorder lessons!
I love playing, and I equally love listening to others. It's raw yet mellow, and truly wholesome music. Through the flute, we are able to express ourselves in a way unlike any other.
You can become a music maker without the need for any knowledge of note names, written music theory, reading scores ... Ideal for those who have never had their musicality nurtured, and/or traumatised survivors of school violin and recorder lessons!
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All you need to learn are the basic techniques of breath and simple finger placement, add some rhythm, and your flute will be singing! It is played creatively and intuitively, no sheet music or expectation involved! Your music is your very own, created from your heart and soul.
Once familiar with our flutes, we can also learn to play some simple traditional melodies. |
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FLUTE PLAYERS
BUFFALO MEDICINE DRUM CIRCLES are held monthly on a Monday morning in Burnham-on-Sea. These include a freestyle play in which anything goes - including flutes of course!
This Summer I shall be holding some 'ad hoc' outdoor sessions for regular drummers and flute players too. (Keep an eye out for emails.)
BUFFALO MEDICINE DRUM CIRCLES are held monthly on a Monday morning in Burnham-on-Sea. These include a freestyle play in which anything goes - including flutes of course!
This Summer I shall be holding some 'ad hoc' outdoor sessions for regular drummers and flute players too. (Keep an eye out for emails.)
'From Home' Flute Playing
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Coming up in 2025! I shall be making a video series showing both playing and organic song-making techniques, ornamentations, and some traditional songs too, so watch this space!
VIDEO - Getting started with your flute - CLICK HERE
VIDEO - Have an 'echo conversation with me' - CLICK HERE I play a little ditty, and you play it back, keeping in the beat together. It's a bit of a challenge but will definitely add to your flute playing and song creating skills!
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Buying a Flute
The flutes that I can particularly recommend are available on the Sound Travels website.
Navajo Flute
High Spirits Pocket Flute (great for hands that are less agile)
High Spirits First Hawk Flute
Navajo Flute
High Spirits Pocket Flute (great for hands that are less agile)
High Spirits First Hawk Flute
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I would encourage you to get your first flute in the key of A minor. This is the most popular key, and it will mean that playing with others in the circle will work really well. Don't panic if you already have a flute in another key! It's all good :)
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Things to think about before making a purchase:
Length and weight
Finger hole spacing*
The mouthpiece shape
The musical key
The cost!
Do you feel drawn to it?
*the longer the flute, the more stretch and agility you will need in your fingers and hands.
Length and weight
Finger hole spacing*
The mouthpiece shape
The musical key
The cost!
Do you feel drawn to it?
*the longer the flute, the more stretch and agility you will need in your fingers and hands.
VIDEO - Another nice 'first flute' - CLICK HERE
VIDEO - Things to consider when buying a flute - CLICK HERE
