How Do You Make A Native American Indian Flute?
Much of the history of Native American flutes is unknown, due to Native American children being placed in schools where they were not allowed to speak their language or engage in cultural practices in the early twentieth century. A renaissance of the Native American Indian flute began in the 1960s, as individuals such as Dr. Richard Payne took an interest in the instrument, increasing curiosity among native and non-native Americans. Native American flutes are made of wood, usually cedar, and come in a variety of lengths. Put on the safety goggles and gloves. Use the measuring tape to measure the length of your cylindrical wood block. Use the saw to adjust the piece to its desired length. Many Native American flutes are approximately 1 foot to 1½ feet long. Set extra wood aside to make the totem animal. Split the wood piece into two halves lengthwise. Use the power drill to hollow out the halves into two separate chambers, which will be the inside of your flute. The first chamber is sho
