This nicely designed and illustrated book deals with the playing and care of one of the most evocative and expressive instruments in the world- the Native American flute. This volume will delight the novice or advanced player alike with both fundamental instruction and a significant number of transcriptions from R. Carlos Nakai's various recordings. This unique book includes a fingering chart information in performance technique style rhythm conventions ornaments and history - plus an analysis of Mr. Nakai's role in contemporary Native American culture. All exercises solos and duets (with Boehm flute and E flat alto sax) are written in standard notation. Acomprehensive discography and probing essay on 'The Question of Authenticity' close this outstanding book.
SKU: MB.22195M
ISBN 9780786690046. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
New owners of the Native American Flute are often told to go sit on a rock and teach themselves how to play. Through eight lessons introducing the technique and theory of both the outer and inner game of Native American Flute improvisation, players of all levels learn to express the music growing inside themselves. The exercises in this volume are presented in fingering diagrams and Nakai TAB-an easy-to-learn derivative of standard music notation most commonly used for Native American Flute. Includes access to online audio.
