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| Woodland Flutes |
The wooden flutes I make are two-chambered flutes with six finger holes, now
commonly referred to as Native American style flutes. This flute originated here in
what today is known as North America. It has been in existence for hundreds of
years; so clearly, there was a time when indigenous people had their own name for this
flute and still do.
Although my own ancestry stems from other continents, my approach to working with
this style flute honors a deep respect for its place of origin. The teachings passed
on to me in the art of flute making could be considered an old, traditional style of
flute making whereby flutes were originally made with only hand tools. They were
then tuned and finished within the relationship between the flute maker and the
spirit of the flute itself.
After a few years into flute making, several musicians began to ask if I could
implement a scale that they could more readily relate to. At that point, I started
adding the pentatonic scale into each of the flutes I make. This lent itself to playing
in a compatible relationship with other instruments.
At this point in my flute making, I combine both old style with contemporary tuning
to create a six hole style flute most often referred to as a woodland flute.
I’m grateful for the teachings that have been passed along to me so that I can
continue to find the keepers of my flutes, and that they too can form
a relationship with the flute.
The flute has a powerful way of connecting people in many ways,
and opening one’s eyes and heart to many things in life
that are always there, but not always appreciated.
May these gifts become yours.
commonly referred to as Native American style flutes. This flute originated here in
what today is known as North America. It has been in existence for hundreds of
years; so clearly, there was a time when indigenous people had their own name for this
flute and still do.
Although my own ancestry stems from other continents, my approach to working with
this style flute honors a deep respect for its place of origin. The teachings passed
on to me in the art of flute making could be considered an old, traditional style of
flute making whereby flutes were originally made with only hand tools. They were
then tuned and finished within the relationship between the flute maker and the
spirit of the flute itself.
After a few years into flute making, several musicians began to ask if I could
implement a scale that they could more readily relate to. At that point, I started
adding the pentatonic scale into each of the flutes I make. This lent itself to playing
in a compatible relationship with other instruments.
At this point in my flute making, I combine both old style with contemporary tuning
to create a six hole style flute most often referred to as a woodland flute.
I’m grateful for the teachings that have been passed along to me so that I can
continue to find the keepers of my flutes, and that they too can form
a relationship with the flute.
The flute has a powerful way of connecting people in many ways,
and opening one’s eyes and heart to many things in life
that are always there, but not always appreciated.
May these gifts become yours.
