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The Beauty of Native American Flutes
Music is necessary in life. The importance of music is truly understood by the creation of Native American flutes. Highly skilled artisans create these unique musical instruments with pride and great craftsmanship.
The unique design and distinctive sound of the Native American flute has given it acclaim and fame. The Native American flute is used mainly for New Age music recordings today. The flute was used as a very personal instrument originally. It was used in courtships, meditation, and rituals as well as healing without any kind of accompaniment. Today, it is used in accompaniment with other instruments or together with vocals for a dynamic type of music rather than the more personal one. There are basically two kinds of Native American flutes. The first is the Woodland Flute and the second is the Plains flute. Each of these has its own method of being created.
The Native American flute has the acclaim of being the first kind of flute to use two air chambers. There is a wall between the top and bottom air chambers. The top chamber works like a resonator creating the distinct sound that is unique in Native American flutes. The most common materials used in making flutes are juniper, cedar and redwood. These types of wood are chosen not only because they are wooden but because they have a very nice scent. Crisper and richer sounds can be achieved using harder woods and softer tones can be achieved using softer kinds of woods.
In the United States, a flute can only be called a Native American flute if it was made by an enrolled Native American or the master artisans. It would be illegal for a company or a person to nonchalantly use the word Native if the flutes were not made by the certified artisans. This law has been included in the 1990 Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
The design of the Native American flute is very distinct from the common types we see today that are lacquered and are very European in style and make. Included in these handmade flutes are such elements of design like carved animal figures that are attached to the top. This is one sign for Native American authenticity. This type of flute would be a good choice for you if you want to show honor to the Native American people or take part of their cultural heritage. The distinct design of the flute alone makes it a nice decoration as well as conversation piece at home. Enjoy the serene and distinct sounds of the Native American flute and experience the traditional culture through its soothing sounds.
About the Author
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Native American Flutes
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