This little book is the perfect place to start your journey of learning to play the Native American style flute (NAF). No musical experience is necessary. In fact, for many people, learning to play the NAF is their first experience playing an instrument. This book will guide you through the basics of playing your flute right away. For those who want to continue building their skills, this book provides plenty of material to do that. Additionally, find free videos to support your learning at:
learntoPlayNAF.com and musicianspracticejournal.com
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Book contents include:
Common bad habits to avoid from the start
Discovering your heartsong as a personal practice
Playing from the heart, the alpha and the omega of the NAF journey
Best practices of playing the NAF
Pranayama, the practice of breath control, another benefit of playing NAF
Basic musical notation and how it relates to the NAF
The Welcome Song and other songs to learn with audio examples on Soundcloud
Nakai Tablature instruction worksheets built right into this book
An Extended Scale Reference Sheet showing all available notes and intervals on your NAF
Lakota Courting Song duet arrangement to share and enjoy with your flute friends
Modes 1, 2, and 4 as well as the minor and relative major keys for each flute
Numerous valuable online resources and access to video examples of how to play with others
Much, much more!
The Native American style flute is a musical instrument anyone can play! Discover your heartsong through your Native American style flute.
Welcome to a beautiful journey!