Well said. I was once trying to explain to someone what characterizes a NA Flute from other types so I loosened the tie to move the block and show the track and sound hole area. The block suddenly popped out of my fingers and fell through a small space at the back edge of some stairs and disappeared into an inaccessible crawl space. These things actually happen. Or imagine dropping your little piece of brass into some tall grass where it can be very hard to find. But for me the biggest reason to keep the track in the flute body is that you can get the cutting edge of the sound hole in the middle of the airstream. With the track in the block the airflow is above the sound hole instead of being aligned with it. So now you have to coax the air to drop down to the cutting edge. Just not a good alignment relationship. The track in the flute body really does make the most sense from several aspects.
Absolutely my friend. All of the steps basically which lead me to where we are today! I hope that you are doing well and thanks again for everything. 🙂
As an intermediate flute maker I prefer putting the track under the blook. It is easy for me, with the tools I own, to makr them this way, and if I mess it up I can make another quick enough. As long as I make them correctly my flutes are not airy at all, but very clean. I eventually would like to make the track in the body, but I am not set up to do so at this time. Thank you Charlie and Jesse for explaining a bit more on this subject.
Number one, first and foremost, always do what works best for you my friend! It certainly is a good method if you get used to it! It's always great to hear from you!
Update: I put the track in the flute body for the first time on my new project this week. A bit intimidating, never having it done this way before. Yeah, it took a bit longer due to not having the proper tools to do it correctly and smoothly (i don't burn, but 'carve' my flutes). But I managed, took my time, and improvised. This flute sounds very clean. I am quite happy about it. Thank you Charlie, these lessons are very good. I do appreciate it.
It's fascinating how the Under-surface versus the Over-surface air channels can make such a difference in the creaminess of the Voice… Thank you for the time and effort put into this video.
I really enjoy all your videos, they are very good instructional videos and you do a great job teaching the art of making a NAF . i recently purchased your book and i'm waiting for the delivery so i can start building NAF of my own !!! Thank You very much Charlie
I just made my first flute, really didn't know what to do but it turned out pretty good, I have been watching your videos and getting valuable information needed so thanks you so much for all you do,
Love your book so many great tips! I have also purchased you flute kits which were excellent!Thank you for your sharing of knowledge and your always positive attitude. I pray for you and your family to be healthy and happy.
Super! I just ordered your book and was hoping there was a meaty, detailed discussion of splitting that airflow, and here you are this morning. Can’t wait to get the book.
I'm happier now, thank you. It's cool to look back on and on the future. I was buying a router bit and thought I saw you watching me look for tools. I didn't say much to just be not taking up time or energy during rush hour traffic agendas all that .
Why do native American flute players always use that fake canyon echo sound? At first I thought my damn flute didn't sound right Andi couldn't get it to sound like theirs. Then the light flicked on. These guys are playing with echo reverb and sound effects of a hawk or stream in the background and in a studio then acting like they are squatting next to a stream or high up in the canyons somewhere. Anyway; I appreciate your honesty and straight forward information.
This is why I pretty much gave up on making tracks that need blocks. I went with Qena style, so my own lip is the air control. I couldn't quite get my blocks to stay sitting perfectly. 😁 Thanks for all the tricks, though. They've been a huge help in my learning.
@@BlueBearFlutes I have notifications on, I watch all your stuff! Thanks, again. There really should be a stronger word than just thank you, but that's all I'm coming up with. Keep the knowledge flowing!
This is helpful. I bought your book a couple of years ago, but didn't start making flutes until recently. I have made about a dozen so far and the sound track for me is a challenge. The other challenge for me is the bore. I would love to see a video on tips for getting a proper bore. I think the combination of the two is why I am having issues with airy flutes.
Hey Dan, if you haven't seen it yet, please check out our video the secret to Native American flute making. It should be quite helpful in the case. Likewise with regards to the bore, it is only minutely important in regards to making a good sound. Thanks again for watching and I look forward to hearing more from you soon!
I made Eastern Ceder f # somevof them are starting to bow and a bit frustrated , It's not easy to carve the track in a block ! Lol 1998 Tacomz wa. I found that out. I will try arson. Happy summer !
Agree with the track as part of the body of the flute. The other methods are complex and could leak air; or sound airy. Not user friendly overall. Stay dry; live long and prosper my friend. -Bob. Athens. GA
Great video. I have learnt so much from your videos. Is there a reason why you make your flute in two halves and not as a whole piece of wood? I have seen some flute makers making them without splitting the wood. I'm not sure how they block off the two chambers. Is it a conscious choice to make it from a split piece of wood?
I assumed, rightly or wrongly, that Ben Hunt offered that 3-piece design because it was easier for youngsters to make with a jack knife. Is that possible?
ciao sono un costruttore di launeddas ,dalla Sardegna ,mi interesserebbe avere delle misure per provare a costruire qualche kiowa ,della quale mi sono innamorato
Alvin Hanson You can order it direct from Blue Bear Flutes, on their website, at the same price as Amazon, and with the same free shipping. I just did it.
Track in the flute depth is very interesting to a complete beginner flute maker
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Charley, you are a blessing
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My friend, you are the blessing! Thank you for watching!
My Mom said the same thing rip..
Great vid Thank you 😇👍
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Informative video 👍. Looking forward to se that flute video we talked about.
Well said. I was once trying to explain to someone what characterizes a NA Flute from other types so I loosened the tie to move the block and show the track and sound hole area. The block suddenly popped out of my fingers and fell through a small space at the back edge of some stairs and disappeared into an inaccessible crawl space. These things actually happen.
Or imagine dropping your little piece of brass into some tall grass where it can be very hard to find.
But for me the biggest reason to keep the track in the flute body is that you can get the cutting edge of the sound hole in the middle of the airstream. With the track in the block the airflow is above the sound hole instead of being aligned with it. So now you have to coax the air to drop down to the cutting edge. Just not a good alignment relationship.
The track in the flute body really does make the most sense from several aspects.
Absolutely my friend. All of the steps basically which lead me to where we are today! I hope that you are doing well and thanks again for everything. 🙂
As an intermediate flute maker I prefer putting the track under the blook. It is easy for me, with the tools I own, to makr them this way, and if I mess it up I can make another quick enough. As long as I make them correctly my flutes are not airy at all, but very clean.
I eventually would like to make the track in the body, but I am not set up to do so at this time.
Thank you Charlie and Jesse for explaining a bit more on this subject.
Number one, first and foremost, always do what works best for you my friend! It certainly is a good method if you get used to it! It's always great to hear from you!
Thank you Charlie.
Update: I put the track in the flute body for the first time on my new project this week.
A bit intimidating, never having it done this way before. Yeah, it took a bit longer due to not having the proper tools to do it correctly and smoothly (i don't burn, but 'carve' my flutes). But I managed, took my time, and improvised. This flute sounds very clean. I am quite happy about it.
Thank you Charlie, these lessons are very good. I do appreciate it.
It's fascinating how the Under-surface versus the Over-surface air channels can make such a difference in the creaminess of the Voice… Thank you for the time and effort put into this video.
Always great hearing from you my friend! 🙂
I really enjoy all your videos, they are very good instructional videos and you do a great job teaching the art of making a NAF . i recently purchased your book and i'm waiting for the delivery so i can start building NAF of my own !!! Thank You very much Charlie
I just made my first flute, really didn't know what to do but it turned out pretty good, I have been watching your videos and getting valuable information needed so thanks you so much for all you do,
Thank you for watching! We've got tons of videos and tons more on the way!
Charlie great tutorial!!
This is some great stuff.
Thank You!
Love your book so many great tips! I have also purchased you flute kits which were excellent!Thank you for your sharing of knowledge and your always positive attitude. I pray for you and your family to be healthy and happy.
Super! I just ordered your book and was hoping there was a meaty, detailed discussion of splitting that airflow, and here you are this morning. Can’t wait to get the book.
Thanks! 🙂
Gracias Charlie, un abrazo desde Costa Rica
Thank you friend!
I'm happier now, thank you.
It's cool to look back on and on the future.
I was buying a router bit and thought I saw you watching me look for tools. I didn't say much to just be not taking up time or energy during rush hour traffic agendas all that .
Charlie great explanation for making a track, thanks! ;) Have a great week and take care, my friend! #Heart
Thank you my friend!
Thank you my friend!
Why do native American flute players always use that fake canyon echo sound?
At first I thought my damn flute didn't sound right Andi couldn't get it to sound like theirs.
Then the light flicked on.
These guys are playing with echo reverb and sound effects of a hawk or stream in the background and in a studio then acting like they are squatting next to a stream or high up in the canyons somewhere.
Anyway; I appreciate your honesty and straight forward information.
This is why I pretty much gave up on making tracks that need blocks. I went with Qena style, so my own lip is the air control. I couldn't quite get my blocks to stay sitting perfectly. 😁 Thanks for all the tricks, though. They've been a huge help in my learning.
You've gotta see our next videos!
@@BlueBearFlutes I have notifications on, I watch all your stuff! Thanks, again. There really should be a stronger word than just thank you, but that's all I'm coming up with. Keep the knowledge flowing!
This is helpful. I bought your book a couple of years ago, but didn't start making flutes until recently. I have made about a dozen so far and the sound track for me is a challenge. The other challenge for me is the bore. I would love to see a video on tips for getting a proper bore. I think the combination of the two is why I am having issues with airy flutes.
Hey Dan, if you haven't seen it yet, please check out our video the secret to Native American flute making. It should be quite helpful in the case. Likewise with regards to the bore, it is only minutely important in regards to making a good sound. Thanks again for watching and I look forward to hearing more from you soon!
Thanks for the video, it’s always interesting 🧐 to watch you 👍🌵
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Top quality video, Charlie. Really informative and useful. Thank you.
. Kangaroo Flat, Australia. 🦘
Beautiful instruments
Thanks my friend!
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Charlie. More revision is great. Tom
It seems to me that there may be times when you WANT that "too airy" sound in a song... Sometimes I like that in a song.
Specifically with the shakuhachi, I certainly agree. Everything has its place. 🙂
Amazing! Love this!
I made Eastern Ceder f # somevof them are starting to bow and a bit frustrated ,
It's not easy to carve the track in a block ! Lol 1998 Tacomz wa. I found that out.
I will try arson. Happy summer !
Agree with the track as part of the body of the flute.
The other methods are complex and could leak air; or sound airy. Not user friendly overall.
Stay dry; live long and prosper my friend.
-Bob. Athens. GA
Great video. I have learnt so much from your videos. Is there a reason why you make your flute in two halves and not as a whole piece of wood? I have seen some flute makers making them without splitting the wood. I'm not sure how they block off the two chambers. Is it a conscious choice to make it from a split piece of wood?
Thank you, is the in flute track width the same width of the two sound holes, trying to figure how wide to make it
Exactly correct! Great question! Slightly larger is ok, but smaller is not.
I assumed, rightly or wrongly, that Ben Hunt offered that 3-piece design because it was easier for youngsters to make with a jack knife. Is that possible?
Exactly! 🙂
Can you make Toyo pan pipe
ciao sono un costruttore di launeddas ,dalla Sardegna ,mi interesserebbe avere delle misure per provare a costruire qualche kiowa ,della quale mi sono innamorato
Another thing is I dont see order item of your book on Amizon.
I have access to ordering things from Amizon , and couldn't find your nook from there.
Alvin Hanson You can order it direct from Blue Bear Flutes, on their website, at the same price as Amazon, and with the same free shipping. I just did it.
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You have to absolutely be kidding me! I'm so thrilled that you are watching my videos! Thank you! 🙂🙂🙂🙂 Hoping to visit soon!