Hey thanks for the great advice. Looking forward to the journey and the rewards
that i know will result!


--- In NAFMusic@yahoogroups.com, "tejasmed" <tejasmed@...> wrote:
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> Yadiya:
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> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIEu_YAFsJ8
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> Go to You Tube for the instructions.
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> Here is another source.
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http://shop.nadishana.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=4&flyp\
age=flypage_images.tpl&product_id=88&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1
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> The very fact that you are starting your flute building journey, I question
your thinking on wanting to build a Fujara first.
> Granted it sounds weird and great, but it is not a typical NAF type wind
instrument. You might learn more starting with a simple NAF type PVC flute.
> There are several Yahoo groups that will be a lot more helpful for learning to
build flutes. NAF Music forum is really great for finding and sharing music,
however,
> http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/
>
> is a good start. Sign up and you can get access to the files section where a
lot of great starting information is located.
>
> A similar group but a bit more advanced is
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nativeflutewoodworking/
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> I have a whole section there on how to build PVC flutes.
>
> Making flutes is a wonderful journey of learning. It is best to try to find a
local flute circle to learn from. Also, try to find a flute craftsperson in
your area to get an appointment to visit.
> For the most part, trying to just learn the art all by your self is and will
be frustrating. The Ki-e-ta manual is an excellent place to start to learn the
language of flute making. With out that knowledge, you cannot ask intelligent
questions on the forum.
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> Save that Fujara project for when you have really learned how to use all the
flute making tools, and computer tuning programs. (free stuff). (down load on
the other forums.)
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> Good luck on your journey.
>
> Donn Shands
> Tejas Medicineman
> Sugar Land, TX
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