How to Buy a Native American Style Flute at a show

How does one go about selecting a Native American Style flute? This article is intended for a beginner to the world of the Native American Flute. All you experienced guys out there know what youre looking for!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Paduak and Maple Flute - by Fire Flutes

   This is by far the most often question I am asked when attending a flute show, or art show. "How can I make sure I pick the best flute I can afford?" To be perfectly honest its very easy. You simply need to pick one up and play it. This instrument was initially made for personaly use and as such is a personal choice of yours as to what flute calls out to you.

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   Black Walnut, Amboyna Burl - by Fire Flutes

   How does it feel in your hands? Is the finger stretch comfortable? Do you want a breathy sound or a crisp clear sound? Loud or soft voice? Do you want a flute with little or a lot of backpressure? Do you like domestic or exotic woods...hard woods, soft woods? These are a lot of the questions you will ask yourself.

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   Afzelia Burl - by Fire Flutes

   But to make it easy, find a flute you like the look of within your budget. Give it a try. If you are a beginner does it sound like what you expected? If not...put it down and move on. Its a personal choice afterall, everyone likes something different. What might sound good to you may not to others but thats the uniqueness of this wonderful instrument! No two sound exactly alike. Once you have tried a few flutes you will have an idea of what you like and dislike. Now, being armed with that knowledge, go find a flute appealing to you and pick it up. I am confident that once you have one you will eventually own more. No two makers are the same, and getting flutes of differing artistic talent and sound is all part of the fun of collecting this wonderful instrument.

Resources

• Fire Flutes