- ISBN13: 9780938497189
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Simple flutes of bamboo, wood, metal, plastic, or clay can be a joy to play and make. This book gives you the basics of simple flute playing, then offers guidelines for making flutes of your own from a variety of materials. It even includes a handy chart for “where to put the holes.” This book is a must for simple flute players and makers!… More >>
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Too simple….I almost returned it, but didn’t think it was worth the effort.
This is a PAMPHLET, not a book….there are pages with only one centered paragraph on the whole page, saying, basically, “you too can play a flute.” Then on to the next chapter!
It has some worthwhile information, so I kept it. The title is longer than the book….maybe he should have put the title inside to make it longer.
Rating: 2 / 5
If you have a desire to learn how to build a transverse, or side blown flute, this is a start. Transverse or side blown, is only one of many types of flutes. If you have an interest in Chinese flutes, Bolivian Flutes, pan flutes, or Native American type flutes, do your research on the internet and find the book related to the type. Each of these other flutes are shaped, made, and played differently.
Simple flutes will teach you the basics and theory of the construction of the classic side blown flute. It is worth the money just to have it as a reference book.
Rating: 3 / 5
I have just started making flutes as a hobby, because I thought it would be interesting, and to knock out a few cheap Christmas presents for a myriad of nieces and nephews. I did not anticipate what a source of joy making flutes would be for its own sake. This book got me started and will remain the most senior of my teachers as long as I do this. What you do not find in its lines, you will find between them as you grow in the experience. I am sure there are many more advanced books out there, but they will be useless without the foundation that this book provides.
Rating: 5 / 5
Personally, I liked the book, but perhaps some more pictures on how to do things would be nice. For example, on how to make a wood flute it says a shell auger can be used to make a flute. Some step by step directions would be nice.
Rating: 3 / 5
this is a great book to give the BASICS of creating simple instruments such as flutes. its very short and gives some great base ideas for begainers. i do wish it was more detailed however it will have you making flutes quickly
Rating: 4 / 5