My experience is that different factors, and rarely one alone, contribut to sound quality. The type of wood, both in selection for the body of the flute and...
 LadySkyeFrye,Welcome to the group. There is a lot of knowledge and information available here. I would suggest a look at Ki-e-ta flute making manual at...
... When I first started making flutes, I came across that issue. By eyesight I would look to see if the bird was sitting flat on the flute. But I guess my...
We have had the question about volumn .... now i have one on tone. some flutes have a crisp pure sound and others have a richer sound full of harmonics which...
WT, My first inclination is that wood choice is going to determine the box of tones available. Harder wood being crisper, softer wood being more mellow; with a...
Well its been a long time for me to reply or post to this group but In the last flute that I have crafted I find this post to be very true. I have alot of...
... My two cents worth, I really believe that careful attention to detail in the sound works of the flute will make a much greater difference in both the...
Hi everyone, I hope that you have all made it through the winter.? I know that much of the US has been plagued by weather situations and hopefully they are...
... far about the wood choice affecting the tonality of the flute, but what I have found to be the biggest contributing factor is the cutting edge design. I...
Thanks, Darrell. I was actually waiting a little bit to see where this discussion was going and you finally mentioned one of the biggest contributing factors...
Mike, L/D ratio as being one of "the biggest" factors in tone color? Do you use conical or oval bores to give a NASF warmer tone? I will give you fingerhole...
Conical finger holes vs vertical finger holes. What is the preference of all? Which diameter determines the note, the smallest at the inside of the bore or...
I make slightly conical, they allow the fatty pads of my fingers to really get in there and seal. My GUESS is that the smaller hole at the inside determines...
Well, Kuz, depending on the particular peice of bamboo, it is nearlly always a little conical and is rarely close to round, and nearly all my flutes tend...
Hi, I need to know what is happening in the Fall. I am trying to set up a 3 day flute festival in So. California for possibly in Sept. Thanks,,. Chuck...
Hi Chuck, The only flute fests that I am aware of in the west area are the First Magic Valley Flute Fest in Filar, Idaho (Just out of Twin Falls) during June...
Yosemite Flute and Art Festival "A world music experience!" September 25, 26, 27 - 2009 Â Home of the Free Because of the Brave! God Bless America, Sharon ...
Hello all. I am looking for the simplest pvc flute plan available .I will be making them with cub scouts.The way that I make them now will be too hard at the...
Donn and I have a plan and description in a PDF file located in the files in the Native Flute Woodworking group. It is quite easy, especially if you can get...
Good morning Val, Great project for the cubs. Unfortunately I have never made one so no help coming from this cowboy. Good luck. Take care John _____ From:...
If you want to have some fun, playing with the fingerhole configuration can be it. Experimentation here works best if you have your flutes to a "consistent" ...
Hello all .My website has been updated adding some basic supplies for people who are starting out on the flute making journey.Please check out my website and...
In a message dated 2/5/2009 7:54:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, hawkeyes143@... writes: Hello all. I am looking for the simplest pvc flute plan available .I...
I'm new to the group and want to say hi. I have a couple of questions. I have not yet made my first flute and was wondering if it would be a good idea to start...
It all depends of what you want to make. Beware, flute making is habit forming! With that understanding, do you think you have or can find a continueing...
Hi Chris, I have no experience with working with bamboo or river cane. But for regular tree wood, I would suggest poplar, which is relatively inexpensive and...
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