Making a DIY Native American Style Flute Out of a PVC Pipe

[@rev.bobertbockstop7057]

I am a 68 year old former 8 year combat veteran of The Royal Marines and a twelve year veteran wounded combat veteran of The Jaegerkommandoen of Norway (Norway version of Navy Seal). Watching you make your instruments has helped me concentrate on something other than the constant pain I experience at night from arthritis caused by my bullet wounds from a sniper in 1992. I don’t have a drill press or a table saw of any kind by feel I can accomplish this (maybe) with an electric handsaw and my cordless drill if I am careful. I am going to give it a shot anyway. I will let you know if I succeed. Even if I don’t succeed I thank you sir for your entertaining and informative KZbin channel. You are good at what you do! Keep posting the instruments you complete and playing them.

[@SK-dw3ed]

Did you succeed?

[@ericponce1221]

Thank you for your service Sir.

[@bene8855]

Another easy plug to make is to cut the desired length from the same pvc and fill it with hot glue gun thermoplastic All surfaces should be well lubricated first. Good luck.

[@Steinersgarage]

man blir alltid lite mer berörd när en veteran bor en nära. tack för din tjänst

[@marvinojordan1627]

I have watched several videos on how to make a flute but out of all of them this one's the best. Thanks for this video, I've made my own pvc flute and it works pretty good..

[@joelwestra1119]

cool

[@aydenmorgan9570]

He is the Best and most under appreciated DIY KZbin out there in my opinikn

[@abefrohman1759]

I can't believe that pvc pipe sounds like a wooden flute. Nick can make anything.

[@Mehdiemporio]

Flute materials doesn't change the sound. With flutes, it is the Air that is vibrating thus making the sound, hence the fact that the material containing this air doesn't matter. Only the dimensions are important for tuning, but it could be PVC or Wood no difference.

[@jbossultra8113]

@@Mehdiemporio Agreed but I do find it funny that he isn't mentioning whether it's 1/2", 3/4" or another pipe diameter. Need to know the total volume of air to be created.

[@claytonhobbs1360]

I appreciate your simple straight forward teaching. Not dragged out. Perfect video. Thanks.

[@nathanconley2726]

I love nick,not only is he the best diy person on KZbin but he has the best personality and some awesome flute skills

[@jackwoods8061]

Nice work. Diction, volume, and grammar all usable. Thanks. Don't stop here.

[@MatusKollarik]

Thank you for flutorial. I made my flute of sch 40 pvc and it sounds good with your dimensions.I tuned it to G to be able to play with other instruments.

[@jdubya7139]

Matúš Kollárik thumbs up for "flutorial" LoL!

[@larzhillbot1443]

For finger hole placement measure from your sound hole to the tail end of the flute, Divide that distance in to thirds . The sound holes will fall into the middle third. Very simple ......

[@irvinwheeler6141]

Thank you! I’m building flutes for my shut-in (Covid-19) grands. This is simple, direct and easy. I wish that I’d seen it before watching several other diy flute videos.

[@dabestiesbroken2739]

this is the best pvc flute tutorial on youtube thanks

[@jurassicsurvivor9204]

I don't know what's better, the fact that you're really smart when it comes to this stuff or the fact that it works so well.

[@bobdaly2696]

Yout info on. Flute hole placement proved invaluable. I appreciate you. Thanks

[@robb4044]

I just got a wild hair this weekend and decided to make one with some old pvc pipe that a close family friend had given to me years ago and a small piece of tree branch for the plug. It's just a rough job, almost no sandpaper used, no files, just a hacksaw and a utility knife. BUT IT WORKS! Of course it's out of tune and and I don't know how to play a flute, but the notes that come out of it are really nice. Thank you for posting this video!

[@maddog45auto66]

Nick I have watched a lot of your videos ones you make bows aneros and everything you're an awesome inspiration to society I would really like to have one of your homemade flutes that would be authentic thanks for all the hard work you do in your videos and hopefully take care out there buddy through this crazy world we live in

[@karolku3344]

Thank you very much for a video! Clear and simple instructions.

[@MicaDeMijatovic]

Thanks much for this, Nicholas! So simple and effective.

[@Brainchild69]

That's awesome. I love hand made musical instruments.

[@barnaclebill1615]

That’s neat! Thanks! I can’t wait to start on my own! 👍👍😁🇺🇸

[@C_U_R_I_E_L]

Clear explanation, good looking host, very good explanation And good editing for instruction. Thank you for sharing. Interested in heat shaping and doing a double flute.

[@yourinnervoice6363]

Yesss thank you, Nick. i never expected this at all.

[@ao2005.]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW GREAT FULL I AM FOR THIS VIDEO. 😂😫 I spent hours looking for a video that could easily explain how to make an instrument for my music class. Hopefully mine turns out as well. You did an amazing job. 🙏🏼‼️

[@madisfilmz9367]

Jinful Taemtations did it work

[@antonioortiz4544]

Very clear and simple. thank you. I can't wait to make one!

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

You are quite the accomplished Craftsman Nick. Very cool!

[@LiiGitonga1]

Impressive... very impressive!!! Good Job !!!!

[@bellea-chuw1109]

it actually worked surprisingly at first i had absolutely no trust in this man. But had to build a musical instrument for my science class and this worked.Took a bit of time to master. But thank you, thanks to you i wont fail that class like i always do. My teacher will be surprised

[@starman2671]

That's a nice sounding flute and easy construction

[@melvincollins5811]

I'd like to see how to make: bone whistles, ocarinas (especially one made from a gourd and bamboo), clay flutes, etc...

[@David-sc8fl]

Very nice building video. I love this traditioal Native American sounds. Really satisfied about your skills!

[@MoreAmerican]

I had forgotten that I was subscribed to this channel. Welcome back!

[@Koropokel]

dude I love your oblivion styled ears seriously

[@ezekielbenavides2740]

I'd love to see a video for schedule 40! This is amazing, love all your work

[@scienceking2260]

great video I can't wait until I make one, I hope u can make a video on how to play it

[@omecronrodneydheel349]

Hey, man, thanks for cutting through the chatter and getting to the guts of the build. Not to say the other guys aren't helpful with the extra info, but you make it seem easy, so I'll be checking out all your vids. 10 thumbs way up. And my flute sounds great.

[@phillipfloyd6507]

Thanks I made one of the thin walled flutes sounds great. Yes I would be interested in a video using schedule 40 pipe. I have picked some of your books on PVC bows and like your videos they are easy to understand and follow, I also made the PVC walking stick blowgun and darts and have a lot of fun with it. Have you ever thought making a walking stick flute out of PVC? I'm 72 and thanks to you I have something that I can do that doesn't cost a arm and a leg.

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Love everything you make!

[@geotechms]

Nick you’re the best! 👍

[@shaycarey8603]

That flute sound awesome

[@georgegates526]

Truly inventive!

[@reidlingtheseedling]

You should try tuning one to a particular scale, with some reading I found that Native American flutes are usually tuned in or around the minor pentatonic (1 b3 4 5 b7) or a, c, d, e, g in the key of A. There are probably schematics online about how drill holes in those keys, although pitch in a flute probably depends on multiple other factors such as length and shape. Also, if you made bagpipes out of PVC that would be awesome.

[@poliver12345]

ReallyVery Creative & Articulate, appreciated!

[@liamthompson4686]

Thank you Nicolas. I'll be making one of these soon.

[@AngeltashaUK]

glad to see you back its been a while ! thanks for shring and showing us

[@longbanhmi2519]

masterpiece

[@ravipadiyar4879]

Thanks for the video!! The goal is to build something similar for my Musical Acoustics class and you’ve done a great job!

[@JB-ti7bl]

Interesting. I'm glad you mentioned mouthpieces. You suggest several different techniques to try. That kinda answers my question: Whatever works for you to deliver the air, right?

[@rune.v5455]

yaa make more flute vids this is amazing

[@thepagankingthedarkone4523]

Very impressive 👏🏻 I'm really starting to enjoy your channel man

[@lawrenceneuenii3564]

Thank you, Nick

[@lenval555]

life saver thanks... i found the solution, thanks for this video

[@alessiopelusocoach]

Nice. Thanks

[@wadeolder7193]

Nicely done

[@CrisMusiCanada]

thanks for sharing the idea, bud! cheers

[@gravitykillz924]

Thank you so much for this Vid!!!!

[@dragontattooee]

thanks for the video Nic

[@kelgolden3371]

nice and easy instructions ..thanx brother

[@BackyardBowyer]

+Kelvin Golden Thanks for watching!

[@davebussard652]

If you plug the end and blow in it how does the air get past the plug?

[@behrangkhosravi3157]

Great work. Very entertaining.

[@BackyardBowyer]

+Behrang Khosravi Thank you for watching!

[@gonefishin2271]

Thank you. I made a bow years ago how you described and it still works great. Now i made a flute and wish i would have saw your video before i did. It sounds cool, i like the idea of the 2" piece you split.. Please post anymore videos on flute making.

[@NawtyPotato]

I was just about to ask for a tutorial. Sweet.

[@maineoutdoorsman677]

Awesome video

[@KeleMen125]

can you write the measurments in the description or in the comment ? thanks and keep up posting amazing videos

[@SirSebGaming]

What diameter is the pipe your using?

[@charlesblair6650]

at 1:33 into the video, pause and you can read 3/4" on the top end of the pipe.

[@SirSebGaming]

@@charlesblair6650 thanks!

[@MrRob913]

Very cool bro.

[@josesoares1986]

Muito bom mesmo parabéns pelo seu trabalho 👏👏👏👏

[@bijad3854]

hey Nick, can you make a video on how to start smithing ? for example : -basic tools you need -advice etc

[@zealot_fortza8585]

Thank you bro !!!

[@manoloramirez6456]

Good video 👍

[@steveharveysteveharvey2867]

Awsome

[@101boertjie]

Nice work man, very well made. If anyone is interested, here is a link to a site that has a lot of info and plans for similar instruments. More specifically this site deals with penny whistles made from pvc pipe. Getting the tuning right is not easy, but really worth the work.

[@LovetoLaughPlaytime]

Where is the link?

[@101boertjie]

My apologies, it appears the link did not go into my comment. www.ggwhistles.com/howto/ i hope it stay here now, if not, look for a site called ggwhistles dot com slash howto slash.

[@Realtor-PennyLi]

Johan Combrinck really helpful link, best guide I have ever seen, thanks!

[@anthonyfeatherstone7696]

you're awesome dude

[@RickMcQuay]

I've made a few of these, great video man.

[@melyssa8585]

so cool!

[@Hesselaer]

Liked it!

[@watcher672]

Yes, video for one out of sch 40 please

[@b_ks]

Hey Nick! How about a drone flute?

[@BackyardBowyer]

That's awesome! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@scheichi2000]

Thank You!

[@dogrimp3151]

I'm going to try to make this, cuz why not amiright

[@ahmedalwash7102]

good idea

[@TwoFeathersSurvival]

Great job on the flute. How about a Sakuhatchi next.

[@sethdowner1442]

would you make a video using schedule 40 PVC?

[@sullyholmes9379]

what diameter of the pipe?

[@michaelpringle804]

Always love watching you r videos​. Maybe you can make a pvc garage can for Doğukan Özdemir mouth.

[@TuckerSP2011]

Nick sell them on Etsy along with an instruction book.

[@christophercruce2436]

You should make one out of candy, like jolly ranchers... watching chitty chitty bang bang and trying to figure out how to do one here, i have an idea on how thanks to this video

[@larrynewingham1494]

Awesome

[@ratroddiesels1981]

excellent

[@gloclocka]

Hey nick This thin wall pipe is the only type of pvc you can buy in Australia. What do you think about making a bow out of it? New project for you! Please could you Make us a video on how to make one of your awesome bows out of this stuff,for all your fans that can't get a hold of schedule 40? But it has to be a quality bow that you could hunt with (if you where in a situation where you had to) and look nice too. P.s your videos are top notch! Love all the new stuff you come up with.

[@carterhiggins6625]

Did anyone have trouble fitting the mouthpiece over the pipe??

[@jodeeeastman8082]

IT SEEMS SIMPLE IT IS IMPOSSALBE!!!

[@beowulfshaeffer8444]

What about a pvc Ocarina?

[@davidberrong694]

make a wooden flute pls :)

[@poopdekjones]

You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. My only wonder now: how do you make sure the flute plays in tune? I noticed you didn't play the flute after you finished it.

[@cuppy3874]

He did play it at the end of the video with the bow picture i believe

[@chemotsanglobsang8992]

Good

[@aparadis3187]

Would you make a video on how to play?

[@BorealWoodsrunner]

plenty of vids on YT for that lol what he needs to to is make a log cabin out of pvc lol

[@gblan]

He'd probably make it with a faux wood grain too.

[@jurassicsurvivor9204]

Boreal Woodsrunner he could make an empire state building out of paperclips.

[@dragonwithamonocle]

AMAAAAZIIINGGGG Yusssss! I am SO happy you did this and I'm going to do my best to get your book. Also, can you make a video about peruvian flutes made of pvc? They seem to use a fipple that is just a notch in the end of the tube that is sharpened, and you kinda just shape your lips around that (or that's what I have been able to figure out, idk how correct that is).

[@darrellallen7931]

Great job on a simple PVC flute build Nick. Can I make a suggestion ? If your going to use a rounded top plug, and the split piece as the bird to seal the flue, which is also rounded on the inside, try making your fipple or cutting edge rounded as well so it catches or splits more cleanly, the air coming down the flue. Also try keeping your TSH ( true sound hole ) no bigger than 1/4" wide from the end of the flue to the cutting edge. That will help give a much cleaner, less windy tone. Love your videos brother, you are a true inspiration my friend. BTW , did you ever put that little wooden Ocarina kit together with your son that I sent you ?

[@darrellallen7931]

+BackyardBowyer ??

[@danmonsterhog]

you can also make one from bamboo or river cain

[@ryancam5922]

Thanks a lot, i like to make one but i need hole plane please . Thanks a gain

[@carlboege3570]

Aloha from Kona!