How to Make a Pan Flute - Minor Pentatonic Scale

This is the first EVER tutorial on making a Pan Flute by Blue Bear Flutes! Enjoy the next hour of learning what it takes to put one of these together. If you have questions Please ask! If you want to leave a comment, please do! Be sure to subscribe so you can see a whole lot of new videos we have planned! Visit us also at: www.bluebearfl...

[@bormatnor]

I enjoyed your video and will be following your feeds. Imagine that there's a bamboo patch just a short walk away from the house.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thanks! Please be sure to check out some of our hundreds of other videos on making flutes!

[@bobbyjackson6593]

Great presentation ,Charlie looks like. A great job to get me off my recliner, get to work on lots of pan fiutes for all my grandkids 9 then 22 great grand kids and 3 great great grand kids .this will keep this 86 year old man busy for a long time ,

[@bobbyjackson6593]

Ps I watch most of your videos have made a couple of pvc flutes got a few started get stuck just back up and relax for a day or some time longer, we have a grandson who we have raised since he was 4 years old he and his wife live with us I’m 86 wife 85 grand sons wife is a RN they have a son 2 years he runs around blowing on his small flute. He is a joy to us , THOUGHT I WOULD LET YOU KNOW NO FLUTE I MAKE IS FOR SALE ha ha, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY , DONT FORGET THECAT. BOB JACKSON.

[@BrianTownsendFundy]

I’m primarily interested in flutes so I did not expect this one about pan flutes to be as interesting as it turned out to be. It just goes to show that anything you have to say ends up being interesting and informative.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

What is amazing to me Brian is that this video actually lead someone my way who is interested in my helping them revive an old custom of another people. I guess life is really like a box of chocolates! That having been said my friend, and I know you will understand, in my life it always seems like I am staring at the lid. ;)

[@francisdsouza955]

Wow...I liked the way u work...Fantastic. Love, regards from India 🇮🇳 😍

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thank you!

[@jeffsnyder1187]

I love how easy you make it look!🤔

[@perrycomo7984]

This channel is so relaxing to watch especially with the crickets in the back ground!! Keep up the good work

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thank you my friend! We actually have some relaxation videos coming up soon! Keep a lookout for 'em!

[@ronaldjacobs8169]

I really thought this was a car alarm that I hear.

[@michaelmartin9335]

Thanks for sharing your craft I always enjoy watching your videos. I have learned a lot from the books and videos. I have sold some flutes and have gifted more, some to raffles, others to fundraising auctions, family, and other people. Some how I have gotten these people hooked on playing flutes. They go out and buy other flutes. It's been a lot of fun

[@BlueBearFlutes]

That sounds great Michael! Thanks again for watching my friend. 🙂

[@erichjalmarson6429]

You are such a kind person to do that for him

[@marciacunningham5877]

I just finished my "Pan Whistle". I made it with whistle style mouth pieces. It starts with a low D and ends with a high D. It's thin wall PVC and is a little heavy, but it plays quite well. I glued it together with Super Glue and it's solid. The build was tedious and took a long time. Michael

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Excellent my friend!

[@marciacunningham5877]

I was only able to make this monstrosity thanks to your excellent instructions. I just finished a C flute that sounds absolutely wonderful. Can't believe I actually did this! Michael

[@BlueBearFlutes]

@@marciacunningham5877 I'm very glad! Great work!

[@davidmurphy6884]

Excellent video, as always. I agree that Sawgrass is the best natural material on this continent for their construction. And to head off any naysayers as to if the panpipes are "Native", a quick Google search of Hopewell mound panpipes will show many historical examples. The ones that survived largely intact were decoratively sheathed in copper, which had a preservative effect against deterioration in the soil. One can only guess at the thousands of plain panpipes, and other flutes, which simply returned to the soil without a trace. Take care.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Great info my friend! I appreciate you posting it here.

[@joelb2297]

Fabulous! I wish you made these for sale as a regular item. I would be among the first in line to acquire one!

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Been thinking about it! Just have to get caught up on a few other tasks first. Thanks for coming here to watch my videos Joel! I appreciate you my friend.

[@BlackBearSixTV]

Thanks. Well done.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thank you my friend! Please be sure to check out our many other videos! So many new ones on the way!

[@tomcartmill401]

G'day Charlie. I have not tried a PAN flute yet. I will give it a go now. That was bright spot in my not so great day (not so bad though, just hot). Thank you

[@BlueBearFlutes]

It can't rain everyday my friend! Please take care. 😀

[@varieamcgarrah7953]

Cute flute and pretty sound. I'd call it kewi, all the green.

[@williamhamm3013]

Very interesting i do a craft that is uncommon and that i love im glad that you do your job with your heart instead of just for the money

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Same to you my friend. Thank you very much!

[@AdventuresInWetShaving]

Fantastic video Charlie! I have been think about making a pan flute and this was very helpful. Have a great week and take care. #Heart

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Since this video my friend, I had actually been commissioned to make a very unique instrument for someone. I hope to make a video about it very soon too! It turned out way cool!

[@ThePennie46]

I have a lung disease and always wanted to play the flute🤗😁👍🥰

[@kiorsoundhealing9683]

Always a pleasure to watch you create such beautiful instruments. On top of it, you are using vegan oil!!! Yeaaah. I’m vegan and I would like to know what oil you are using? Also, to finish flutes, what kind of finish do you use that is vegan ? I’m researching and a lot of makers use lacquer and that is from an insect. Could you help me please? On Tuesday my book is arriving!!! Can’t wait. Much love from Portugal master!!!

[@bvs5164]

Peepers in the background sound great!!!, still cold in NY.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

One of my favorite sounds too!

[@stephensinclair1300]

I wish sawgrass was local in Maine I have nothing hollow in our area to my knowledge anyways awesome video waiting for more

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Hey Stephen, thanks for watching! Sawgrass should grow in your area. It may not be easy to find however I have seen it in at least 20 States myself. And found it in Boston growing on the outskirts of town last year, however that's as far north as I've been recently.

[@davidmurphy7489]

Stephen- If you are unable to find a stand of Sawgrass in your area, please keep in mind that you still have lots of options as to hollow stemmed plants suitable for flutemaking. Many varieties of bamboo have been introduced to the Northeast, as well as the native variety called Rivercane (Arundinaria gigantea). Also, as listed on Maine.gov (www.maine.gov/dacf/mnap/features/invasive_plants/phragmites.htm) there is always Common Reed (both the invasive Phragmites australis, and the native Phragmites americanus), which grows readily in fresh and saltwater marshes, and in wet roadside ditches. There is of course always the invasive species Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica). But by all means, AVOID Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) Although it can make incredible flutes and panpipes, all parts of the plant contain furocoumarin, a phototoxin. I know from personal experience that it is incredibly hazardous, and will liquefy skin that comes into contact with it. That being said, happy hunting. Now go make a flute!

[@BlueBearFlutes]

@@davidmurphy7489 I'm glad you mentioned that. I had almost forgotten about those since I don't get to see much of them around here. It is amazing how much they look like the Sawgrass we use, Arundo donax

[@davidmurphy7489]

@@BlueBearFlutes My pleasure. And yes, I am the same Dave that replied earlier, this time it was from my PC, different account, LOL. Take care.

[@Robertrampt]

Like I've said before I love your videos. Two questions . Can you use a propane torch to burn the remaining fibers? And did you get feed back from your friend on this pan flute? Again thanks for making these videos.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Hey, great questions! You certainly could use the torch to burn the fibers. Unfortunately I have not heard from my friend since he received his flute. He is a little older and doesn't seem to email much. Thanks for asking!

[@carolyndee5259]

Excellent video, thankyou ❤👍👍

[@BlueBearFlutes]

You bet! Thanks for watching! Be sure to come back and check out some of our other videos, too!

[@martinraeside]

Maybe you could take long wood shavings from planing and laminate them into a super lightweight tube with some of the qualities and appearance of wood? I would try it if I was any god ar planing.

[@sou1de3p]

Hi Charlie! Thanks you so much for these videos! I just watched the one on making a bamboo flute as well... I ordered a couple flutes from you a while back (the deer and the bear mother daughter! Not sure if you'll remember...) and we absolutely love how relaxing they are! We recently moved and there's a whole lot of bamboo nearby, so I will definitely be trying both the pan flute and a 5 hole. Do you happen to know of a good app for the phone that will help on tuning? Anyway thanks again, I really do love learning about these amazing instruments!

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thanks so much! I do remember your flutes! In the case of a tuner for the phone, I have always used an Android app called G-strings. I also have a tuner on my SmartWatch. There are a lot of different ones out there available and certainly I'm sure they're all pretty good.

[@sou1de3p]

Haha I definitely giggled over the name of that app! Thanks again Charlie! I'll check it out

[@BlueBearFlutes]

@@sou1de3p I still giggle about it too! I have been using it for about 6 or 7 years! 😊

[@utubestratman]

I'm Choctaw and I really appreciate your videos. Where do you get your bamboo, sawgrass, etc?

[@mikeduffer6858]

Thank you for the Very informative video! Nice job. One question: Where can I find saw grass? I am in NC.

[@ArminHirmer]

nice

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thanks!

[@vyacheslavartischev2863]

Thanks for the video! I was trying to use a bamboo but it’s crackin’ so I decided to use wood. Could you leave a link to draft of this flute please?

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Sorry I haven't had time yet...

[@davemackinder6518]

Can u ship to the 🇬🇧UK

[@BlueBearFlutes]

We do currently. 🙂

[@abdalazezbilal4251]

مذهل و رائع اذهلتني

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching friend!

[@abdalazezbilal4251]

@@BlueBearFlutes ❤️❤️❤️

[@colincannings7946]

I would have liked it better, if you had confined your commentry to the Pan Flute only. Talking about Length and Diametrer, of each pipe for a Pan Flute, is instructional, informative and within the subject at hand.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Aren't you smart. Also, it would be nice if you could spell commentary right.

[@yalatif1460]

Hiii charlie , I didn't know how I got this sound in the sugar cane .. I have an another sound .... You can help me please ? Thank youu

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Feel free to send me a message through my website bluebearflutes.com with a little more detail on what is going on; I'd be glad to help.

[@Tuttodunfiato.N.A.F]

Not Native American Flute...friend, Native Indian Flute. Veri nice. Iscritto

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thanks! Be sure to subscribe! I never get hung up on the "new" names people come up with for us. They're not the names I'd use. 🙂

[@charanguito80]

Hahahahahaha XD

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Yup

[@FrauWNiemand]

Very interesting. Good explanation but way too long.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

You may want to try it on your own channel because it seems to be working for me. Kind regards~

[@FrauWNiemand]

@@BlueBearFlutes If it works, it is ok. Maybe I will try it later, at the moment I have other projects. But I planted some bamboo 3 years ago and it has grown to a good size by now. I'll give it a try in 2020.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

@@FrauWNiemand the reason it works is because some people enjoy my anecdotes. They like to see the process and there's still a fast forward button for those in a hurry. It has been my observation that roughly nine out of ten of our viewers like to listen to me talk. Likewise, Bob Ross sometimes took hours to paint one tree. :)