Making a Native American Teak Wood Flute for $7

In this video I will make a Native American Flute from a Teak cutting board I found on clearance from a local grocery store. Watch from start to finish and stay to listen to the beautiful music created by this fantastic little flute!
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  • @FriedPi-mc5yt
    @FriedPi-mc5yt Жыл бұрын

    Cool to see people doing flutes their way. I made flutes by hand for over 30+ years and carved well over 200 (I quit counting at that point) by hand with a wood chisel. I learned how to make them the old way with the help of Doc Tate who encouraged me to keep going. I’m mostly out of the flute making game now. The hands don’t hold chisels as well any more. But I sure met some great people when doing trades and sales. It warms my heart to see people creating objects that bring joy and heal broken souls.

  • @borisv.6503

    @borisv.6503

    Жыл бұрын

    Could you share some of your craft with me please? I got interested into flutes after I started playing on my irish tin whistle, I make bows so I have pretty good supply of wood. Thank you very much!

  • @FriedPi-mc5yt

    @FriedPi-mc5yt

    Жыл бұрын

    @@borisv.6503 What do you want to know?

  • @borisv.6503

    @borisv.6503

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FriedPi-mc5yt I have many questions to ask, but this one is my main interest and it is about size of the holes, if it does influence notation when played(finger placement) and then tuning the wooden whistle. I can give you my contact but not here in comment section. Thank you sir!

  • @MrJemw10

    @MrJemw10

    Жыл бұрын

    Is there a good online course you can do? I play a couple, love them

  • @FriedPi-mc5yt

    @FriedPi-mc5yt

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrJemw10 I’ve considered doing a series of KZread videos for hand carving the flutes. Mostly how to measure them out by a persons body measurements rather than using a tape measure. This makes a flute that is as individual as the person making it. As far as how to play a flute. I stick with a method that has worked since Natives started making flutes. I listen to the birds and mimic them and then create songs around that. If I can get my son to help me shoot a few videos, I may post them.

  • @annaanisa7388
    @annaanisa73883 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating. Watching you craft flutes never gets old. It sounded really beautiful. I just ordered a couple of flutes from you and I *absolutely* cannot wait to recieve them. You have all of my support, Mr. Charlie!

  • @EleniEliades_
    @EleniEliades_3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds hauntingly beautiful. I enjoy watching you create your Flutes then play them. It reminds me of a time when I used to make NAFlutes... All the hand sanding and burning and using those little Jewelers Files to get those perfect angles just the right size... Adjusting the block with whatever animal I decided to carve to put on top. Then blowing through the Flute to make sure it sounds in tune to my ears, then finally wrap a leather strap around it TIGHT. I never glued mine together as you do though. We all learn different ways to create things. I still play, and have a collection of Native American made Flutes as well as a few Bamboo Flutes I was experimenting with. Have some from Mexico and assorted Peruvian Flutes. Do make more of this type of video. It reminds me of great times had creating and teaching myself how to play. Ciao~💡🎵🦎🔥🌌🤙

  • @ccuriel4874
    @ccuriel48742 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for all the information. Great work and beautiful sounding flutes.

  • @charlesknight3204
    @charlesknight32043 жыл бұрын

    Charlie … You are more than a craftsman; you are an artisan!!! Your flutes are cherished instruments, true works of art and vehicles for the music of the soul!!! Very well done instrument build and better music!!! Me and mine wish you and yours all things great and good; take care, be safe, all my best and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 🤠🖖✝️🙏

  • @OwlWhite12
    @OwlWhite123 жыл бұрын

    Wow, amazing. Thank you for sharing!

  • @robabnawaz
    @robabnawaz Жыл бұрын

    I love that u do not talk but just show in every detail the essential things to do. Superb.

  • @babusankarduraisamy4964
    @babusankarduraisamy49642 жыл бұрын

    I was eagerly waiting for tha last minutes of the video to hear her voice! stunningly great

  • @banjo1957
    @banjo195711 ай бұрын

    This flute is absolutely beautiful. And it sounds awesome. You Sir are a true Master at what you do .

  • @ianbruce6515
    @ianbruce6515 Жыл бұрын

    You got me building flutes a few years ago with your book. Since I am a builder of wooden boats, I used boatbuilding woods--not teak yet--but I did use two types of Mahogany, Alaskan Yellow Cedar, Atlantic White Cedar and Sitka Spruce. I also used bamboo and Ipe. I really love the sound of the Native American flute, (reminds me of the call of the Loon echoing across a Maine lake), and the pentatonic scale. I can make lovely sounds just improvising as a rank amateur! I varnished them with a marine varnish that rubs out well to a satin sheen and made beads to decorate the leather thongs with Sculpey clay--cheating, I know--but you can make lovely turquoise blue, jasper red and white beads

  • @jamescahood
    @jamescahood2 жыл бұрын

    That is a fantastic looking flute and it sounds beautiful. I just ordered your book and I can't wait to start making a flute or two or maybe a few. I have been binge watching all of your videos. You have a great bunch of videos packed full of knowledge, entertainment, and appreciation for your history. I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos! Keep up the great work. :)

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much James! We have a lot more videos coming soon.

  • @Pualleng
    @Pualleng3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds so good 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @ianbruce6515
    @ianbruce6515 Жыл бұрын

    Teak mellows to a lovely color as it ages.

  • @highsensibel
    @highsensibel Жыл бұрын

    So wonderful.

  • @lennieblue
    @lennieblue3 жыл бұрын

    After fires here last summer, evacuation and trying to repair and recover, things have been tense, moods are rough and sensitive. Enjoyed watching the flute being made and you playing at the end sure helped sooth some of those rough feelings we have here. Thank you! Santa cruz mountains California

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck my friend. My heart's with everyone who had to go through that.

  • @yellatmatt5319
    @yellatmatt53193 жыл бұрын

    That was a really cool flute , sound was amazing !!

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I haven't forgotten about you. Your flute is on my finishing table and I will be dropping it by soon!

  • @allenpolley
    @allenpolley3 жыл бұрын

    That music. Leaves you with a deep sense of both nostalgia and loneliness. To mee anyway for some reason lol.

  • @herb2968
    @herb2968 Жыл бұрын

    hey Charlie, quiete impressive. im a woodworker and a carpenter myself so i can really appreciate the time and effort you put into your craft. im glad i watched this, it really increases my appreciation for your flutes. much respect and God bless.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words my friend! Thanks for watching!

  • @jeffkelly2793
    @jeffkelly2793 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful mate. Healing music too. Cheers ...

  • @user-iy5jt6qz5n
    @user-iy5jt6qz5nАй бұрын

    Perfect sound!

  • @kendewsbury4139
    @kendewsbury41393 жыл бұрын

    Sweet sound!

  • @toerebangin
    @toerebangin3 жыл бұрын

    Love it

  • @muzamalali3192
    @muzamalali3192 Жыл бұрын

    Very good job i love you work god bless you from USA north Carolina

  • @yourhighschoolenglishteach8405
    @yourhighschoolenglishteach8405 Жыл бұрын

    so many great techniques

  • @wade4452
    @wade44522 жыл бұрын

    Great idea for good piece of wood. I never get enough flute making. Your D flute dimensions resulted in my favorite flute of 8 I have made. The bird and both ends are winge. Aromatic cedar for the body of the flute. 1" bore. Thank you for getting me addicted to flute making.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's too cool! The flute I made in this video is actually one of my favorites as well!

  • @EyeMCreative
    @EyeMCreative6 ай бұрын

    The vacuum sucking up all the dust as you sand on the lathe is very satisfying to watch.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    6 ай бұрын

    I should probably make an ASMR video for that. 😄

  • @larryshortridge5094
    @larryshortridge5094 Жыл бұрын

    Love it!

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @matthewnall
    @matthewnall2 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done - I love your videos

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @rainbowchild63
    @rainbowchild63 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect!

  • @davidmurphy6884
    @davidmurphy68843 жыл бұрын

    Never disappointed in watching your videos. I will admit, I was on pins and needles for a while, talking to the video saying "please don't use PVA glue", but I had no reason to worry as you masterfully pulled out the CA glue. As you know, teak contains an oil which can cause glue joints to fail. This can be somewhat remediated when using PVA glue by wiping the mating surfaces with acetone before assembling, but it's still a gamble. If memory serves, this is your 3rd video foray into the "cutting board flutes" genre that you created, and was a tour de force of your versatility and skill. Well done. 😉

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again my friend!

  • @TylerZ91
    @TylerZ912 ай бұрын

    I used to hear a native american flute being played in the woods behind my house. It was always very faint comforting and beautiful sounding. I only would hear it as the sun was beginning to rise. Nobody lives behind me my neighbors also heard it.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 ай бұрын

    It was the YunwiStunsdi!

  • @silverufo6735

    @silverufo6735

    2 ай бұрын

    It's coming from underground, the Native Americans had a sacred relationship with the ant ppl, You heard the flute because unlike most ppl you care. ❤

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 ай бұрын

    @silverufo6735 hey, you ever watched the why files?

  • @AdventuresInWetShaving
    @AdventuresInWetShaving3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful flute and song Charlie! ;) Have a good day, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, as always my friend! You too!

  • @user-jv2cw2iz2q
    @user-jv2cw2iz2q11 ай бұрын

    Thank,s for you my dear

  • @sergematis8309
    @sergematis83092 жыл бұрын

    Sounds good..!

  • @pepeponcho1
    @pepeponcho12 жыл бұрын

    awesome

  • @paveldubrovin6440
    @paveldubrovin64403 ай бұрын

    Браво Мастеру, за такую прекрасную работу !!! В соседнем комментарии, я с радостью поделился своими авторскими мелодиями, которые просто напеваю под-гитару.

  • @paulleephillips4373
    @paulleephillips4373 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Mr. Charlie I am doing well. It's been a little over 4 years since I moved to Starkville, Ms. During my move i guess the flute you made and gave me got lost. Sure enjoy watching your videos on making them. Just wanted you to know I am well and to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Starkville, Ms. I use to live in the 1st Mobilehome on the right on Otter Pond Road. Hope you and your family are doing well. I will be down to Dothan in 2024 for my 50th class reunion and hope to see you. Paul Lee Phillips

  • @LovlyPan
    @LovlyPan8 ай бұрын

    Very art ispired video, pretty cool

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much for your kind words! Thanks also for watching. Please be sure to share, like And subscribe and check out some of my hundreds of other videos!

  • @alessandromagnani9878
    @alessandromagnani9878 Жыл бұрын

    Complimenti 👋👋👋 👍

  • @Diecast_Roof
    @Diecast_Roof Жыл бұрын

    Nice job 👍🌹

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @f1948s
    @f1948s2 жыл бұрын

    I like the way you cut and burned the airway where the fits.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you like that, you should really check out some of my other videos!

  • @vivianac1592
    @vivianac15922 жыл бұрын

    Hermosa

  • @rogerbrowning4637
    @rogerbrowning4637 Жыл бұрын

    After watching your videos and reading a lot of the comments here, I can't find any reason to say negative words about any of your videos or construction techniques or words that you say or how you say them. But then that might be why the Nez Pierz who I worked with on fires in Montana called me, "whatever." A positive word brings joy.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend!

  • @rogerbrowning4637

    @rogerbrowning4637

    Жыл бұрын

    Have a good one. I'm going to go make a flute today.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rogerbrowning4637 thank you again, you too! Be careful when making it and don't give up! It would be unusual if I didn't have a video to help solve any troubles you may have and making it but if I don't, let me know.

  • @marciosousa4331
    @marciosousa43315 ай бұрын

    Eu toco flauta e o som dessa aí tá perfeito..... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @larrycounce4509
    @larrycounce4509 Жыл бұрын

    Well done sir

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend! Please check out some of our other videos on Native American Flute making and playing! (don't forget to subscribe)

  • @maconSTUFF
    @maconSTUFF5 ай бұрын

    Great video just found your channel... Sub'd... I'm definitely going to try and make one of these. can you tell me what is the purpose of the burning, will I be able to make this by just filing all those features at the top "whistle sound holes" part?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and great questions! The burning process is to both harden the wood slightly and smooth the inside of the flute. And your next question, yes. I would recommend watching some of my other videos however that explain it in more detail.

  • @icysteve46
    @icysteve462 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that's the sound I'm looking for.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    And yet we have even more videos! 🙂 Thanks and thanks for watching!

  • @jimschutz8765

    @jimschutz8765

    Жыл бұрын

    Is this a F# tuned flute?

  • @icysteve46

    @icysteve46

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jimschutz8765 it sounds like it is, and fluttering around A and E. 🤔 maybe I should have said fluter'ring instead. 🤣

  • @Tuttodunfiato.N.A.F
    @Tuttodunfiato.N.A.F Жыл бұрын

    Beautifull! Hello great artist and teacher. What glue do you use to glue the two rectangular parts? Cyanoacrylate? Thank you very much🙏🏻 Ciao grande artista e maestro. Che colla usi per incollare le due parti rettangolari? La cianoacrilica? Grazie mille🙏🏻

  • @harleyv1969
    @harleyv1969 Жыл бұрын

    Super cool video!! Subbed 👌👍

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We have tons of others, make sure you check them out. Also a new how to make a hardwood flute with a knife video coming soon! It's in editing now.

  • @harleyv1969

    @harleyv1969

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes, nice! I'm definitely going to check it out!

  • @hypnoraythompson5824
    @hypnoraythompson58242 жыл бұрын

    Hi Friend , Love watching your stuff. Total respect to you. One question, what size cove router bit is that? Respect to you from the UK.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend for your kind words! It is 3/4" diameter 3/8" radius.

  • @tomcartmill401
    @tomcartmill4013 жыл бұрын

    Hey Charlie, Do you remember the video with you making a flute from a bamboo cutting board? Well, I made one the same way too after seeing your flute and how well it turned out. Mine turned out great too until I dropped it and it broke in two like magic along the joint. I have learned that mineral oil does not like some glues and you first need to sand the surfaces. That was not the bad part, I had just given it to its new owner. The look on her face was priceless. I laugh so much, if it had not been a good friend that was now it's owner there would have been trouble. Nothing a hit on the sanding belt and some glue didn't fix, but how funny. See what your videos bring, fun and laughter. The flute you just made sounds fantastic. Thanks my friend. Tom

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great story my friend! Thanks so very much for everything!

  • @user-pt7wc4zb5c
    @user-pt7wc4zb5c Жыл бұрын

    SUPER

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @self-suffficientliving5094
    @self-suffficientliving509411 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed the video. Looking at making my own so I can learn to play. Financial issues otherwise I'd buy one from your shop. Couple of questions though, only because I didn’t see it in video. Is the end at the far side of flute open or closed? Looked like you were drilling it out then realized you were drilling out the mouthpiece. If I remember correctly the size for the area that slows down air (1st chamber) doesn’t matter. Correct?

  • @NikolayVakatov
    @NikolayVakatov2 жыл бұрын

    Спасибо Вам за любовь к N.A.F. и любовь к музыке! (rus)

  • @joelpierce3060
    @joelpierce30602 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great videos you share . I have a question, you sand on the lathe , why don't put your finish on the lathe too? I am looking forward to getting my book and kit; If possible could you sign my book. best of everything to you brother.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Joel, great question. I used to do my finish on the lathe as well but for production purposes, because of how many flutes we make, it's not an option anymore. I will gladly sign you book my friend! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @joelpierce3060

    @joelpierce3060

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes Thanks

  • @lordbennett1296
    @lordbennett12963 жыл бұрын

    I have a question what key was that you was playing. I have always loved that song very haunting but very beautiful. One day hopefully I can have to money to have you make one for me. Lawrence B Smith (LT) US Army

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    3 жыл бұрын

    The intro song or this flute? This flute is a B, but the intro song varies. I have a video for it though!

  • @cnclathe21
    @cnclathe21 Жыл бұрын

    your channel is the best... thanks for everythink... just a question why you dont use wood glue?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words! I do use a type of wood glue. It's called tight bond. You'll see it in many of my other videos.

  • @cnclathe21

    @cnclathe21

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes is it possible for us to find the fingerings for the last song? I have seen the last part 100 times and I try to play it throu your vid :) thanks a lot greetings from Greece

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cnclathe21 kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3iqyrWwf5ytl8Y.html have you watched this?

  • @jeffreysoper3545
    @jeffreysoper35453 жыл бұрын

    Am I correct in assuming you used super glue to glue the the blanks together because of the oils present in teak? Lovely flute. :-)

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha! Would have been a reasonable reason, but I did it to be quick!

  • @rafaellondono1882
    @rafaellondono1882 Жыл бұрын

    Maestro...además de hacer tan increíble flauta, por favor suba las partituras de esa música ensoñadora...que lo mejor sea para ud y su familia...hare krishna

  • @DaoudJ.Khaliq-hj7qp
    @DaoudJ.Khaliq-hj7qp Жыл бұрын

    Wow ! That's Nice, Great, Unique, Fabulous! Price Please?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    All prices are on my website: bluebearflutes.com

  • @Pavel_Chumak
    @Pavel_Chumak Жыл бұрын

    Прекрасное видео, Благодарю! Я сделал флейту по другому видео из Ютуба, но там выходное отверстие открытое, я так и сделал, но у меня вообще нет звука. А как только закрываю выходное отверстие - звук есть. Не знаете почему так? Вы делаете с открытым выходным отверстием? Если да, то в чем разница? Может подскажете в чем у меня может быть ошибка...❤

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    этот тип флейты должен быть открытым. У меня есть множество других видео, которые помогут вам. Пожалуйста, проверьте их!

  • @lennieblue
    @lennieblue3 жыл бұрын

  • @icysteve46
    @icysteve462 жыл бұрын

    Okay! I rummaged around in the wood shed and came up with two beautiful pieces of bamboo. 1st piece. 30" , 3 1/2 sections, 8" between node's . 7/8"id, 1 3/8"od, 1/4"wall. crazy straight. 2nd piece. 25", 2 sections, sealed on one end. 3/4"id, 1 5/8"od, 7/16" thick wall. Not as straight. So these will be my 1st attempt at this craft. Now to search through your gazillion video's. Lol that will be the hard part. 🤣🤣

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    😁

  • @stephensmith9756
    @stephensmith9756 Жыл бұрын

    Great build, how do you get the finger hole dimensions and distances?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    This video was more of a "proof of concept" to show how to get teak (and other) specialty woods for making flutes cheap - however we have tons of videos on specifics. Please check them out and let me know if you have any questions!

  • @stevehammond8393
    @stevehammond8393 Жыл бұрын

    what finish did you use on this teak flute. What finish do you use regularly. Thx man

  • @markrichards7713
    @markrichards77132 ай бұрын

    This is really cool and very beautiful (to look at and listen to) but you did not show or explain the significance of the figurine, why and how it is attached.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 ай бұрын

    This was more of a proof of concept video, I do have tons of other videos on that however! Thanks for watching!

  • @FlexDRG
    @FlexDRG2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all your videos. Just a question though. Why are you using 'for metal' drills instead of 'for wood' drills? The tips are different between the two.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    HAHAHA! I'm surprised this question hasn't come up before. I mentioned way back that I like bradpoint bits, but the bits I currently use come in a package which says "wood, metal, plastic". Think I need an armchair in my shop though, this is too much work making flutes!

  • @FlexDRG

    @FlexDRG

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes :) I'll be trying it for my self in a bit. I ordered the book & kit a few days ago :)

  • @FlexDRG

    @FlexDRG

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes quick image search.. i an talking about this type of tip: www.woodtoolsanddeco.com/en/auger-drill-bits-for-wood/10459-set-of-5-wood-drill-bits-456810-mm-with-hex-shank-8719762707196.html

  • @ianboreham454
    @ianboreham454 Жыл бұрын

    That's an amazing instrument and beautifully made! (I hate to be "that guy", but on the table saw, please push the wood right through past the blade... A couple of times you left a loose piece flopping around between the blade and the fence, and you could have had a nasty kickback! I just don't want to see you get hurt.)

  • @dadihsan5234
    @dadihsan5234 Жыл бұрын

    Good احسنت

  • @iwanarya4779
    @iwanarya4779 Жыл бұрын

    Like chinese fusion voice 😘😘

  • @PasqualeGalasso
    @PasqualeGalasso2 жыл бұрын

    brother Charlie, please tell me what mix of oil do you use for wood finish? 🙏

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    These days I prefer mineral oil, peppermint and tea tree oil.

  • @PasqualeGalasso

    @PasqualeGalasso

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes ❤️

  • @thematerialguy8725
    @thematerialguy872511 ай бұрын

    I tried making my own. Used an online hole calculator. I do get sound with all holes open, then closing the first two will change the tone. But when closing the third all sound is gone. When all closed i mist blow really softly to get a low sound. What can i do to improve this? I was thinking either make the airgap a little deeper, (the part beneath the turtle in this vid), or by enlarging the hole at the end of the flute. Anyone with Experience that can help?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey, great job trying to make your own flute! One thing I've always preached about was not using online calculator tools". They can help you make a key of low B flute 3/8 of an inch in diameter and 5 ft long. We know this won't make a good flute however! That having been said, it could actually be the problem with the one you made. It is likely however the problem has to do with the sound hole or the track. I have countless videos on these subjects. Please check them out. If you can't figure out what's wrong, contact me through my website. Not sure if anybody else in the world is as willing to help or knowledgeable. 😉

  • @pcpjames
    @pcpjames3 жыл бұрын

    You are the Native American flute-making God

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha thank you my friend! But am I a good god or a bad god, that's the question!

  • @davidmurphy6884

    @davidmurphy6884

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes If this is up for an open vote, I'm kinda thinking the mischievous type like Loki. Pan had best watch his back now for that top Flute God rank.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@davidmurphy6884 you read my mind! Loki was my favorite. Made me mad when they took his name off of saturday for a perverted roman diety.

  • @pcpjames

    @pcpjames

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes Good or bad, I don’t care. After my first total failure of a flute, you’re the God I’m praying to when I get to the track area on my second

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pcpjames 👹👾🤣🤣🤣

  • @demetriolabador3902
    @demetriolabador39022 ай бұрын

    How can I purchase by mail. I like to purchase a complete easy to follow course on how to play the Native American Flute

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 ай бұрын

    It's always best to contact me through my website first.

  • @YD_Atmaja
    @YD_Atmaja Жыл бұрын

    Luar biasa👍👍👍

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    terima kasih banyak-banyak! sila lihat video saya yang lain!

  • @YD_Atmaja

    @YD_Atmaja

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes ok 😁

  • @jimday6244
    @jimday6244 Жыл бұрын

    Does the $7 estimate account for the 3,000-5,000 dollars in shop tools? Plus, your music is about to make my head asplode.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Weak. I tell you what, go watch two or three dozen other videos of mine and at that point out might accept an apology.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Also, if I had made this flute with only a pocket knife (like in my other videos), you could say "the $7 doesn't account for the hours and hours of skill and knowledge it takes to do this" 🤪

  • @DennisDolan-fl3mw
    @DennisDolan-fl3mw Жыл бұрын

    any plans or list of materials or other information to build one.

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, I have hundreds of other videos as well as a book. I'd suggest checking the videos first. 😁

  • @The_Conqueeftador
    @The_Conqueeftador4 ай бұрын

    Super glue? Or sonething else? Any reason why you wouldn't use a stronger bond like contact cement?

  • @ninimmusic
    @ninimmusic9 күн бұрын

    Hi sir, I would like to kindly ask why it is necessary to burn the internal air chamber?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    9 күн бұрын

    I do mention it in other videos, but basically it helps to "clean the inside" from any fibers and mildly harden as well as make it somewhat impervious to moisture/bacterial growth. It's not required, only a remnant of old techniques.

  • @ninimmusic

    @ninimmusic

    9 күн бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes Thank you for the answer and for your attention!

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    9 күн бұрын

    @@ninimmusic you bet! Please be sure to check out my other videos!

  • @krasavchiksekse9204
    @krasavchiksekse92044 ай бұрын

    Не отказалсьа б от такого сурприза

  • @JosesGarage101
    @JosesGarage1019 ай бұрын

    Hi Charlie! What’s the name and model of the router bit you are using here?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    9 ай бұрын

    Hey, sorry if I missed any of your other comments. I have been on a short sabbatical. I do mention it and several other videos and I'm surprised that you haven't come across that yet. Sometimes it's easy to miss that. This bit is called a flute or Cove and is 3/4 in diameter although they usually measure them by the radius which of course it's 3/8. Doesn't really matter what brand you buy and there are several on the market. These measurements are of course in standard however you can still find it under its metric counterparts all over the world.

  • @JosesGarage101

    @JosesGarage101

    9 ай бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes Hi, thank you for answering. Yes you probably mansion it many times and I was not attention to that detail but now I know 👍 The 3/4 is 19.05 mm and 3/8 is 9.5 mm and that’s maby to small for a full size flute, the 3/4 seem to be the one I will choose. I think I will buy a portable router machine instead of table router because they are way more expensive. Hope to see more videos 😃👍

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    9 ай бұрын

    @JosesGarage101 hey, also sometimes the bit is called a core box or a cover bit if that helps. 😁

  • @JosesGarage101

    @JosesGarage101

    9 ай бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes yes thank you very much 😃👍

  • @hdhmingaproduction5566
    @hdhmingaproduction55668 ай бұрын

    could you please share the size and measurement of that flute

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    8 ай бұрын

    This video is more of a proof in concept and for that reason I did not share the measurements. I have hundreds of other videos making particular flutes, specific sizes, individual keys and offer the measurements for those. kzread.info

  • @MOONbloodMOON
    @MOONbloodMOON2 ай бұрын

    Do you sell these flutes? I thought about buying one but for $7 I'm from Brazil and I don't know how to buy it

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 ай бұрын

    bluebearflutes.com

  • @thomasryan4697
    @thomasryan46972 жыл бұрын

    WHAT TYPE OF OIL ARE YOU USING TO SEAL AND FINISH THE FLUTE

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    MINERAL/BEESWAX - I'VE GOT SEVERAL VIDEOS ON THAT.

  • @thomasryan4697

    @thomasryan4697

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes Looked through your list of videos and one on finishing techniques did not jump out at me. Could you provide a link. Thanks.

  • @AngeloBracht
    @AngeloBracht2 жыл бұрын

    Any tip to avoid mould inside the flute?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tea tree and peppermint oil. Thanks for watching!

  • @AngeloBracht

    @AngeloBracht

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes Just realized that my flute is full of mould in the blowing hole. I made it using a river cane, so is easy to clean. Any advice to remove it?

  • @Dougie085
    @Dougie0853 күн бұрын

    Just curious why do you burn in most of the holes and stuff?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    3 күн бұрын

    Actually a couple of reasons. The first reason is it's the most convenient way to microscopically resize a hole. The second reason is because cauterizing the hole stops it from being able to absorb or release moisture which will prevent it from cracking in the future. There are other reasons that I burn the tracks into flutes.

  • @Dougie085

    @Dougie085

    3 күн бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes interesting thanks!

  • @steadfasttherenowned2460
    @steadfasttherenowned2460 Жыл бұрын

    What size round nose bit are you using on the router?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    This video was more a "proof that you could do something" video not necessarily "how to do something". If you check out my videos on how to make flutes, I usually mention the router bit sizes in those.

  • @steadfasttherenowned2460

    @steadfasttherenowned2460

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes I will do just that. I'm researching native american flute making for my first attempt and making one. So far your videos have been a great resource. I'm going to subscribe. Do you have a website with a forum for flute making? Something I can ask questions or advice on?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@steadfasttherenowned2460 You can do that on Blue Bear Flutes facebook page. Keep in mind though I have HUNDREDS OF VIDEOS on how to make Native American Flutes so if you have a question, there is already an answer. So if you ask a question on my facebook, someone will usually reply with a link to one of my videos.

  • @steadfasttherenowned2460

    @steadfasttherenowned2460

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes no worries. Im a custom solid wood furniture maker and finisher by profession. Any questions or clarifications I may ask for, will be worth answering and only after scouring your videos. Any advice I may need will most likely be about the fine nuances and advanced tricks of the trade. Thank you for responding. I'm looking forward to this endeavor.

  • @steadfasttherenowned2460

    @steadfasttherenowned2460

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes p.s I have sent a request to join the FB page. Thanks again.

  • @olgreywolf9688
    @olgreywolf96882 жыл бұрын

    Senior moment here. Something I'm clearly not seeing. At about 4:10 you've routed TWO chambers in the halves. How does the air flow get from the smaller (I assume) to the larger??? Looks like you'd just be blowing into the smaller chamber ... only!!!

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly! More description in my hundreds of other videos, too much to type here. Try "the secret to Native American flute making" video.

  • @toanduong

    @toanduong

    Жыл бұрын

    see 18:45 that is where the "airway" connecting the 2 chambers is made, and 21:25 where the Totem to adjust the airway is made.

  • @deedee99ist
    @deedee99ist Жыл бұрын

    $7 dollars are you serious I would pay £200 pounds for that beauty x

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @deedee99ist

    @deedee99ist

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you send one of your beautiful instruments to the uk Liverpool:….I would like to do a review on the English flute and Native American blue bear flutes ? Xxx

  • @deedee99ist

    @deedee99ist

    Жыл бұрын

    Obviously I will pay. All your flutes sound amazing 🤩

  • @pierdolio
    @pierdolio Жыл бұрын

    Does Teak grow in North America?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a great question! Just at Walmart! 😁

  • @impossiblevines4985
    @impossiblevines49855 ай бұрын

    I need this but dont know where to buy

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    5 ай бұрын

    Did you by chance see the introduction to this video?

  • @impossiblevines4985

    @impossiblevines4985

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah I saw it but there was no audio just music

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    5 ай бұрын

    @impossiblevines4985 In case you didn't get the response I sent on your other post, it is: bluebearflutes.com

  • @user-li4ll1nl6i
    @user-li4ll1nl6i Жыл бұрын

    Класс

  • @ivanetenete
    @ivanetenete2 жыл бұрын

    Really nice tutorial, but I think you forgot about the "Safety first" statement

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think that thinking is so important

  • @skipwaite6893
    @skipwaite68933 жыл бұрын

    Great sounding flute, but I really missed your talking about what your doing. Please keep telling us how. Just being honest with you. Skip

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    3 жыл бұрын

    There will be more videos like that soon. (Not necessarily next 🤔, but soon) Thanks my friend.

  • @michaelpthompson

    @michaelpthompson

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree...

  • @panhead1348

    @panhead1348

    Жыл бұрын

    That's what I was hoping for!! Still a good video though!

  • @NativeSteelPlayer
    @NativeSteelPlayer2 жыл бұрын

    I tried to order your Flute making book like 2 weeks ago through Amazon? still have not received! RuNNING LATE? Are you out of publication>>? Dennis Sigala

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    HAHAHA? Amazon has you so well trained that you are upset after 2 >> WEEKS?? Why didn't you publicly post this on one of Amazon's youtube videos? Should have bought it from my website! Would have received it already. >?

  • @PasqualeGalasso
    @PasqualeGalasso2 жыл бұрын

    I would love to have your flute, but I'm in Italy, I spend a lot on shipping and taxes. Maybe a repaired flute of yours, because it had a cosmetic defect ... a used flute ...

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have you checked our prices and shipping costs yet?

  • @PasqualeGalasso

    @PasqualeGalasso

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes In Italy we are under dictatorship: green pass. Many of us are not paying the monthly salary, we are without salaries. Unfortunately I can spend very little, I would love to have a flute that has inside your Soul, but I cannot spend

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PasqualeGalasso that is no problem my friend! I hope that the world comes to its senses soon! I'm so sorry about that.

  • @PasqualeGalasso

    @PasqualeGalasso

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BlueBearFlutes ❤️

  • @duwikgentchannel955
    @duwikgentchannel955 Жыл бұрын

    How many for size hole?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    Each is different. We have videos on that. I also have a book.

  • @haos22
    @haos222 жыл бұрын

    Whats the tool name for making the channel flute?

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are a couple of names, a roundover bit, a cove, core box and ironically a "flute". These are all names of virtually the same type of router bit. Great question!

  • @Gawonii1Austencao
    @Gawonii1Austencao Жыл бұрын

    I wish I could play like that... I purchased one of your flutes and my playing isnt this good

  • @parashayshape1721
    @parashayshape1721 Жыл бұрын

    Veel konsa hai bata na

  • @BlueBearFlutes

    @BlueBearFlutes

    Жыл бұрын

    kaun-sa?

  • @parashayshape1721

    @parashayshape1721

    Жыл бұрын

    Fast cut kiya hai Ho