What is a Native American flute?
Q: What is a Native American flute?
A: A Native American flute is a type of 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.
Q: How does a Native American flute produce sound?
A: The player breathes into one end of the flute which directs their breath from the first part to the second part, causing air to vibrate in this second part. This vibration causes a steady resonance of air in this second part which creates sound.
Q: Are there different designs and sizes available for Native American Flutes?
A: Yes, there are many different designs, sizes, and variations available for Native American Flutes compared to other woodwind instruments.
Q: What direction should a player hold a Native American Flute when playing it?
A: A player should hold a Native American Flute in front of them when playing it.
Q: What kind of holes are on a Native American Flute?
A: There are open holes on a Native American Flute that allow players to use their fingers to play it.
Q: How many parts does a Native American Flute have?
A: A native american flue has two separate parts - one for breathing into and another that produces sound.
Q: Does blowing into one end create sound on its own?
A No, blowing into one end does not create sound on its own - instead it directs air from this first part to the second part where vibration causes air resonance which then creates sound.