Bharat, Don't know if you could get a pentatonic flute to sing a diatonic scale without some half-holeing. The second note of either the mode 1 or 4...
the other option is to play a diatonic tune flute in a pentatonic scale. this make more sense to make a 7 note scale play a 5 note scale , then the other way...
For the past couple of months, I haven't had the desire to go into the garage and work on my flute. I say flute because I'm just at it as a hobby and only...
I feel your pain...I have a flute that is about 90% done. Haven't worked on it in months, cause I can't decide how to shape the mouth piece. I look at it...
I have been there too and don't know too many crafters that don't go through this. It's nothing to worry about and should only confirm that when the flute is...
Bob and Brad are right on .... aho. Mike, you say the flute is a gfiter that's very special. Do you know who it will go to? If you do; then perhaps God...
Hi Mike, It happens often for me. It seems to have a purpose however. I find that the wait until I am spiritualy ready to go back to work on an project...
In a message dated 7/1/2004 11:56:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, leviolberton@... writes: So, I'm wondering if anyone else has ever had this problem. Don't...
Take a number and stand in line!!!!! I always make my fetish blocks after the flute is done, as they all come out differently per the spirit of each flute. I...
Hau Mike Could be worse Brau, I get a mental block when it comes to everthing else. Like taking out tha garbage, mowing tha grass,changing tha oil, going to...
Is it that flute, or flute making in general? If it's just that flute, it sounds like you're not ready to finish it or let it go yet. You might try setting...
Mike, I'm a bit reticent discussing the following, given the interesting spiritual-based responses you have received so far. But since I have experienced this...
Mister Kort has the right of it I think. My experience is that you early on turn out a lot of firewood before you get comfortable with the process. ...
Edward, I think you're on to something. My first few flutes went a long time between blank and flute, basically because I was afraid to make a mistake. My...
... have ... This responce was very true for me. I found it disappointing when a flute did'nt look or sound like anticipated. I've begun doing 2-4 at a time...
To Edward's excellent analysis and suggestions, I might add one he didn't mention. Don't promise a gift flute until you've got it finished. You naturally wish...
I agree with that too...the pressure just doesn't help for me. I do prefer to make a few flutes at a time with no expectations as to their final place. on...
Shekon; I have noticed that most things good come from (almost) absence of direct thought and the mind has to come to a place that is clear and free....
I can agree with all that is being said about letting the mind lead you.....but I would like to clarify that the mind may believeits in control by I like to...
... After putting a lot of thought into this...bingo. I mean, I'm not using a new design for this flute. It's a bass E and so far, looks like my other bass...
Hey Guys, I need alittle help. I just finnished my first flute from the plans on the file section. I made this one from Cedar and plan to make my 25year old...
I with brau joe I have a HARD TIME WITH EVERYTHING ELSE here of late i,ve stumbled on to some bamboo I can almost make a flute in 2-4 hrs its kinda neat when...
Hey Guys, I need alittle help. I just finnished my first flute from the plans on the file section. I made this one from Cedar and plan to make my 25year old...
Tom, Methods vary a little in tuning, but here's a basic approach: This assumes you have built the flute and worked the sound hole so the flute has a good...
I too know how you feel. I have made only four or five flutes. I just sold one to a co-worker. She saw one I made for myself and heard me play one of mine at...
Mike a good first tuning lesson for our friend who asked for help. I noticed you gave some cents offsets for a just scale. you know there are variations on...
Thanks for the help Mike & Dan, I am going today to get a tuner. I hope that you all will be here to help me get thing straight. I heard a man play one at a...
I have gone though this when making bows. The wood if you buy it may cost $25 to $200 depending on the quality for making a bow. Tillering is a percise...
Greetings friends, I saw in an erlier post one of our friends was using salad bowl oil to finish his flutes. I've been using tung oil which dosen't completly...
I have tried the NAFlutomat and My input must be incorrect. The total length of the sound chamber comes out LONGER than what it actually is!!! SOOO I am...
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