WindPoem
Native American flutes are custom-crafted from naturally-downed bamboo
and budget-priced PVC pipe. Wooden flutes are available upon special
arrangement. WindPoem flutes are guaranteed to satisfy your desire
for a unique instrument. Want
to order a PVC or wood Native American Flute?
Though the origin of the
Native American flute is shrouded in mystery, flutes were common to
Native American nations long before Europeans arrived in North America.
The flute was played by both men and women in various activities,
from spring fertility rites, to courting rituals, to simple pastime
and enjoyment. The flute's romantic aspect has become the most popular,
and, thus, it is sometimes described as "love flute." In
some early native cultures, a young man would fashion the instrument
from bamboo or wood, such as pine, cedar, or redwood, to create an
instrument unique to its craftsman. The young man would then develop
an individual scale and style, presenting his songs as gifts to the
young woman he loved. WindPoem flutes are crafted in standard pentatonic
scale. Flutes crafted to obtain a traditional scale are available
by special arrangement. The Native
American Flute: Myth, History, Craft, a comprehensive book
by C.S. Fuqua and available for order through FluteFlights.com,
offers a detailed account of the Native America flute's history and
complete crafting instructions for both ancient and modern versions
of the flute.
C.S. Fuqua has been crafting
WindPoem flutes for more than a decade. WindPoem flutes have been
purchased by musicians from around the world, from Japan and Thailand
to Canada, the U.S., Australia, and Great Britain. WindPoem flutes
are available in a variety of keys. Listen to samples here
for an idea of the sound quality of WindPoem
flutes.
Click here for a buyer's
review of WindPoem flutes. Please contact WindPoem flutes for
special needs, such as accommodation for small hands or special designs
and fetishes. For prices and flute types and keys, please click here.
If you'd like to know
more about WindPoem flutes, other wood items, or Dick Claassen's instructive
book Celebrate the Native American
Flute, please contact us through the contact
form, and we'll respond shortly, usually within twenty-four hours.
Also, for your playing enjoyment, please download
the chromatic scale for Native American flutes,
courtesy of Dick Claassen.