Sandro Turriate

A fluteful of resources

A collection of my favorite Native American-style flute makers, teachers, and learning resources.

When shopping for a flute, keep in mind that shorter flutes (G, A, B, and C5) have a higher pitch and are generally more comfortable for players with smaller hands. Longer flutes (B, C4, D, and E) produce a deeper, lower tone but require a longer reach..

Native American-style flutes are made from many different woods, though Eastern Red Cedar is one of the most common. It's lightweight, naturally water resistant, pleasantly aromatic, and known for its warm, mellow tone.

Makers

1. Elemental Flutes
   Dustin is a dedicated craftsman and makes flutes that have a lovely bird chirp when using a high pressure breath.
2. Falcon Flutes by Dana Ross
   Beautifully crafted flutes with a pure, resonant tone. Dana also offers affordable double and triple flutes.
3. High Spirits Flutes
   Consistent quality, fast shipping, and a great entry point for new players. Their flutes are more production-oriented than custom made, and they regularly run sales through their mailing list.
4. B’s Native Flutes by Bryan Towers Flutes
   Handcrafted flutes made by Bryan Towers, a member of the Six Nations Haudenosaunee in Canada.
5. Singing Tree Flutes
   Known for beautiful wood selections and a wide variety of unique scales.
6. Butch Hall Flutes
   Affordable, well-made flutes that offer exceptional value.

Videos

1. Beginner tutorial series
   A beginner-friendly lesson series from the founder of High Spirits Flutes.
2. Johnny Lipford
   An excellent teacher with a large collection of lessons, demonstrations, and flute reviews.
3. Elemental Flutes Fundamentals Course
   A self-paced course covering the fundamentals of playing the Native American-style flute.
4. Performance and sound demonstrations of Singing Tree flutes.
5. Sound samples and demonstrations showcasing Elemental Flutes.