How to play a Native American Flute

Minor Scale
This is the simplest progression, and even a novice can produce beautiful music from the start just by following these patterns. Blow softly for a low tone, and harder for the second octave.

Fingering Chart

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Start with the minor scale. For more advanced players or for someone ready for the next level, try the major scale below. Its a bit trickier, containing as it does the fingering of a half-hole.

Major Scale
Note that in the second note of the progression, the hole is half-open. Just raise your first finger slightly.
Fingering Chart

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= Open

Tip: Try rolling your tongue while playing. It produces a lovely trill!

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