How Do You Play The Indian Flute?
The American Indian flute produces a spiritual sound that is positive and uplifting. With just a few tips and a little practice, you can learn to play the Indian flute and enjoy the warm, comforting tones and peaceful atmosphere this beautiful instrument creates. Get to know your American Indian flute. They come in come in five- and six-hole varieties. The flutes are the same except for the addition of another note. American Indian flutes are typically keyed in C. Native American Indian flutes can also be keyed in D,E, A and F#. Learn the notes your American Indian flute will produce. You can purchase a fingering chart from your local music store or view one online (see resources). Practice blowing the notes in consecutive order, starting with the first hole and working your way to the sixth, then back again. This will produce a minor pentatonic scale. Much of the American Indian flute playing relies heavily on this scale. Playing these notes in this way will produce the familiar Ameri
