How to fix fingerings that aren't sounding - Blue Bear Flutes Native American Flutes

How to fix fingerings that aren't sounding - Blue Bear Flutes Native American Flutes
In this video I will show you the simplest trick for fixing a flute that the fingerings won't sound.
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[@lesmumford8426]

The mark of a true master. When you can take someone else's mistake/problem, diagnose it in minutes, and fix it so easily. Me, I would have been forced to trash it and forget doing it.

[@mayamunoz8693]

what a gem ur youtube channel ❤ ty

[@jeffthebeeman8934]

Great video thank you very much I needed this information I'm having the same problem Thank you and God bless brother

[@garreb7]

I have had that problem , and it was driving me NUTs! Thank You Charlie!!!

[@williamstrome5271]

thanks charlie you always make it look easy

[@nokotube]

Super explanation as always, you are THE MASTER 👍

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thank you! Please share with everyone you know! 😊

[@young1939]

That was a really interesting video. I will probably never make a flute but sure enjoy all the skill and care you put into teaching flute enthusiast how to do so. I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my googol flute. 😇

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thank you my friend! You will definitely love it!

[@michaelmartin9335]

The Masters touch

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks

[@Syngeman]

Ah ha ! My first one I made has a small sound hole and sounds well. Now i will start again with more confidence. The Kits I bought from you turned out great. I could just buy them from you , make , wood burn designs, stain and seal , add feathers, and sell for a small profit . I might do that just to have a few nice products at fairs , etc . , with lack of power tools it's been tough making a flute for 40 hours and failing .

[@BlueBearFlutes]

If you decide to do that my friend, please contact me first.😉 I do have a few other customers who do something similar!

[@ChrisKingsChannel]

Thanks for the video! I tried it on some of my flutes that are jumping octave on the top hole, but sadly they are still doing it. Is there anything else that could remedy this? They are in tune but if you blow hard at all on that hole the sound jumps to the next Octave. Also it would be really cool to see a video of the milling machine! I’m thinking about going that route as well for more precision. Thank you for your contributions. I can’t tell you how much your work has enriched my life through flute making. Blessings brother. :)

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thank you my friend for your kind words! Please send me a picture of the track area of the ones jumping octave, I'm sure we can get them working right!

[@ChrisKingsChannel]

Sounds good. I’ll email it to you. Thank you so much! I’ll buy a flute too. :)

[@BlueBearFlutes]

@@ChrisKingsChannel I will look for your email! 🙂👍

[@michaelsabiu8155]

What is the right tone for a Bamboo cane?

[@drewdunn9317]

Awesome video! I was wondering what size whistle holes do you make for a G and for an A? And how wide do you burn your tracks? I've been working on a few elderberry wood flutes(the wood has a huge foamy pith so I just sand it out) and I'm having trouble with making my whistles sound, not sure if the hole is too wide or long, I have really clean 45° edges so I don't think thats the problem, any advice would be much appreciated!

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Here are a couple videos to help, I have many others! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4qvgoyefZKrers kzbin.info/www/bejne/aovUYZhrmK6irKM

[@lassuculentasdenatayalgoma3331]

Salutes from Cali from Colombia. I want to make a fluta candy contralto. You can teach me?please thanks you. Bye

[@BlueBearFlutes]

I'll get to working on that!

[@applesofgold2622]

How do I play that opening music? I have high pitched squeaks coming out.😂

[@BlueBearFlutes]

This is how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3XZmYathJ56ncU And as far as high-pitched squeak, you're probably blowing too hard or the block has slid over the sound hole. Please check out some of my other videos for help on this.

[@ChattanoogaDave]

How many times a month should you oil a western cedar flute?

[@BlueBearFlutes]

That's a great question. Honestly, only when it seemed to be dried out. This could be as much as two or three times however after the first few months it will appear less and less dried out as it oil builds up inside of the wood.

[@ChattanoogaDave]

@@BlueBearFlutes Thank you!! My son needed to know. He's a young guy who is so interested in learning about these flutes. He really wants to make his own but we don't have the equipment. We are looking to move a bit north of you so maybe we can visit the workshop one day. Thanks for the great flute!! He loves it.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

@@ChattanoogaDave remember that you don't need lots of fancy tools to make flutes! (See my other videos)

[@GehennaisReal]

Well , that’s why my first flutes have been giving me problems......

[@michaelsabiu8155]

And how long in centimeters bamboo flute wanted to be?

[@BlueBearFlutes]

We do have lots of videos on that!

[@pattyklawitter4253]

I bought a very pretty used native flute. I feel like the finger holes are too small, can I drill them bigger without ruining my flute?

[@BlueBearFlutes]

No, you can't drill them bigger without changing the tuning.

[@pattyklawitter4253]

@@BlueBearFlutes Thank you. It seems like it is really quiet and airy compared to my other flute, which is a Butch Hall Little Horse in A minor

[@BlueBearFlutes]

@pattyklawitter4253 I love the names some other flute makers give their flutes! That's funny! Yeah, the problem is the person who made this pretty flute hadn't developed their flute making skills yet. They may get there some day, but in my 38 years and over a million flutes later in more than 100 countries, plus teaching millions of people to make flutes, I can say the problem isn't likely the fingerings alone. I'm not putting the flute maker down, but in all politeness, they likely "haven't developed their flute making skills yet." You'd be welcome to contact me through my website and I may be able to help you. 🙂

[@greenishapples1732]

I tried for hours to do this but still cant do it

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Don't give up, send me an email of what your issue is and I should be able to help you!

[@greenishapples1732]

@@BlueBearFlutes I've been going at it for a long while, tried everything I could think but nothing seems to make the top fingering make sound

[@greenishapples1732]

I won't give up, its been a lot of fun

[@dontmakememad6759]

Im never making a flute again, i built one and i couldnt get it to do anything. I have no purpose in this world except for being a child thats not wanted by his own parents because their mistakes. Back to drinking i go

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Children shouldn't drink