DasFlute Lessons Part 1 of 7 - Glissandos & Alankaras

Here is a little series of videos describing bamboo flute tricks I made while staying up all night, trying to fathom the limitless possibilities of a simple 6-hole flute I made. It seems I have barely scratched the surface!

This is a regular 6-hole "diatonic" flute (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do). My other custom models include Bass Meditation Flutes, Raga Flutes (tuned to East Indian "Ragas" or modal scales), Panpipes, and Bamboo Birdcalls of all sorts. I also make some "killer" 6-hole diatonic flutes, and specialize in the extremes of gigantic bass flutes and tiny screaming piccolos, as well as every size in between.

Prices vary for each piece, depending on bamboo specimen rarity, finish, size, and playability. Basic beginner flutes can be $20 - $30 while large Bass Flutes can be $80 - $100 - $120 up to $150 for really nice ones -- all very affordable!

P.S. I also have many CDs available, and you can hear some examples at www.MySpace.com/dassmusic

Have fun! Hope to hear from ya!

das@fantasyflutes.com

www.fantasyflutes.com (under construction)

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[antizero100]

Das, does that mean servant?

[FantasyFlutes]

yes it does, in ancient Sanskrit language...

[sampatdas1986]

sir i am new to flutes, i bought one cheap bamboo flute from a ferriwalla , the one you mentioned about overtones by blowing with more pressure, it works but it seems difficult, the change of tone with pressure seems uneven..i cant really explain..is that supposed to be that difficult which should be overcome with practise...or should i get a nice flute... and one more thing..are PVC flutes easier than bamboo flutes?

[FantasyFlutes]

sounds like you need a decent flute, plus practice can't hurt... PvC flutes sound great and are indesctructable, however skill level is the same...

[tradecycles]

Sir, is E minor scale possible on this flute. I'm kinda proficient in that scale.

[FantasyFlutes]

you can play E Minor scale on this G flute by starting with only the first finger of your left hand on the topmost hole. however, E Minor is best played on a D flute, starting on the second hole...

[antizero100]

@FantasyFlutes ok. i kind of had to laugh about that when you said that you were Das. nothing against you, its the people at the Sikh temple i go to. when they make an announcement, they always refer to themselves as Das in an attempt to be humble, but it kind of turned into a nickname for them in my family. Thanks though. Where'd you learn how to play flute like that? its magical

[FantasyFlutes]

the Indian portrait is Goddess Radha, playing the flute she stole from Sri Krishna, and to the right is some kind of lamp, like a lightning bolt in a bottle, and to the left is a Lava Lamp brand thing called Amoeba...

[tradecycles]

You've got indian portrait and whats that blue thing shining? :D

[tradecycles]

I also have 6 hole flute, is it G minor too? Awesome. You rock dude.