Flu-torial 8 - Demonstrating Native American flutes in F# minor pentatonic

This time, flutes in F# by Jonah Thompson, Laughing Crow (Richard Maynard), and Quiet Bear (Dwight Lind) are shown.

More tips can be found on my website: http://www.allenbruceray.com

Jonah Thompson & Laughing Crow flutes:
http://www.cedarflutes.com

Quiet Bear flutes:
http://www.quietbearflutes.com

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[1BlueStarRising]

Very Informative :-)

[Allen Ray]

Thanks again! F# minor is probably the most popular key for NAFs. As I mentioned in the video, it has a very special sound.

[dianakennedystudio]

love your videos and I had bought two of F# from Laughing Crow. One is not enough :)

[Allen Ray]

"Thank you!" (he said, bowing deeply) I'm sure Richard is also thanking you right now, too. I'm guessing that each one is made of a different kind of wood, correct?

[organist1982]

Your Jonah Thompson "F#" flute seems to actually be tuned to F-natural! Did they send you an F minor by mistake?

[Allen Ray]

Yes, that's correct. I've mentioned this in previous videos as well. It's actually somewhere between F natural & F# (minor). Of course, the air temperature will also dictate which direction the pitch leans more toward - the wonders of wood! The tuning issue is, I'm told, often the case with JT flutes:while they're well in-tune with themselfves, they're not always accurately concert-pitched. It's not really a mistake, per se, it's just that his flutes are sometimes like that.

[Carola Ruijsch]

Hey Bruce, thanks for presenting the flutes, wow, so may flutes in the same key! I have only two, by High Spririts. The pocket A and... the special Migration F# in Cedar and I loooove it! I'm not a very good player.. yet and I consider myself not only the owner but also and foremost the caretaker of this exceptional flute. Looking forward to your other presentations!

[MrCraigary123]

Hey Bruce, listen to the end run down where you compare them all. At first I thought it was just a pitch thing but it seems as if all the flutes are a bit different in terms of tuning. Do you have a tuner? If so you should see which flute is closest to true F#

[MrCraigary123]

Beautiful tulip poplar flute!!! He makes some amazing flutes. I myself do not own a laughing crow flute but I bought my two JT flutes from him. He is actually in the process of repairing my JT F# because of a small crack located on the underside of the slow air chamber. But yeah. He is also very kind and helpful.

[dianakennedystudio]

Yes, he made me the standard maple and then I got a spalted maple with tulip end caps.... so AMAZing. You taught me some great stuff today and watching the two of you play brings a big  smile.... hope to see more of you guys jamming. Just discovered your Colorado playing and that you have CDs out with a new one just released. Gotta go get it Bruce. Thank you for being U, Blessings, Diana

[dianakennedystudio]

love your videos and I had bought two of F# from Laughing Crow. One is not enough :)

[1cleandude]

Thanks for the great comparison, very interesting. Can you help me understand the vibrato? Is it created by you wind manipulation or a product of the wood? Thanks for the help.