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The Native American flute is a musical instrument and flute that is held in front of the player, has open finger holes, and has two chambers: one for collecting the breath of the player and a second chamber which creates sound.
Native American flute crafted by Gary Kuhl in 2003. Material: Myrtlewood. Collection of Clint Goss. The Native American flute is a flute that is held in front of the person playing it, has open holes for the player's fingers, and has two separate parts: one for the breath of the person playing the flute and another that makes the sound of the flute.
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The Native American flute is a musical instrument and flute that is held in front of the player, has open finger holes, and has two chambers: one for collecting the breath of the player and a second chamber which creates sound.
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The Native American flute is a variation of the duct flute concept that dramatically improves playability, especially for musicians with less experience. Native American flutes have: A slow air chamber that collects the breath before it is introduced into the flue.
Native American flutes most commonly have either 5 or 6 holes, but instruments can have anything from no holes to seven (including a thumb hole). Various makers employ different scales and fingerings for their flutes. Some modern Native American flutes are called "drone" flutes, and are two (or more) flutes built together.
Kokopelli (/ ˌ k oʊ k oʊ ˈ p ɛ l iː /) is a fertility deity, usually depicted as a humpbacked flute player (often with feathers or antenna-like protrusions on his head), who is venerated by some Native American cultures in the Southwestern United States.
