What is the distance between the Air Supply hole and the Sound hole on a Native American Flute?

The most common question we get asked is, "What is the distance between the Air Supply hole and the Sound hole on a Native American Flute?" In this video we answer that question and give you a demonstration on how the distance affects the sound. Please be sure to subscribe for more videos on making and playing Native American Flutes! Visit us on the web at www.bluebearflu...

[@anastaciocillado7444]

Thanks to this video it adds to my ideas on how to make a nice sound flute...thank you Charlie for sharing🙏

[@ilonahoffmann665]

It was through your videos that I realized for the first time how nice it is to be able to hear. Thank-you

[@twofeathers6540]

thank you your doing good i am 74 native and going to lairn to play a flute i think tis going to be a f kye so have fun on your way of life thanks

[@craftinganewworld1674]

There are so many variations in how to get great sounds, i love the flexibility with this style of instrument! Using organic natural material is so unpredictable.🎉

[@newfsareus]

Thankyou. You are truly a Gentleman. Honor to learn from you.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thank you!

[@clydecaldwell5046]

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[@kevinkeryk]

Hi Charlie, this is incredibly useful information, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with the world! I used the information in this video to finish (drill the note holes) up the 3/4inch PVC flute I was building with my kids. Some note holes work, but some don’t, almost as if too much air is escaping and it cannot build up that resonant back pressure on some notes. I am so lucky to have stumbled across your channel and website. I just ordered the book and flute kit and cannot wait to work through it all with my kiddos.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thank you my friend, Please share my Channel with everybody you know! Likewise, feel free to email me through my website if you're having problems making your flute. I help tons of people that way too!

[@PasqualeGalasso]

You are a good person Charlie.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thank you

[@pauloalima1740]

The image of the your shirt is cool tks to yours precious lessons

[@disableddrifter3370]

Just got off the phone with you. Thanks soo much for your time and knowledge. I am looking forward to your upcoming content. ~Frank

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Excellent my friend! 🙂 Nice talking with you!

[@tomcartmill401]

G'day Charlie, Yes, that is a great answer to the question. I have been noticing the difference in clarity and had not put that together yet. Hey, you have once again saved me more work. Thank you. Tom

[@kharmaviv]

I like the way all three sound for different reasons.

[@sitaratanjaritzheim8785]

thank you

[@bennyhill3642]

Gr8 info. Thank You! 😇🙏👍

[@michaelspears6118]

Thanks,great info, m getting the book.

[@AlvinHanson1708]

Writing notes in a tips note book from Blue Bear today. Way cool! Alvin.

[@mardoomgia]

it's great charle . . Thank you for sharing with us . . ☀️✠ॐ

[@Kimimela88]

I just want to say, I love your shirt! It's a parody on the Beetles right? Informative video as always!

[@BlueBearFlutes]

It is! I have always loved the Muppets! I have some interesting shirts on my website for sale but not one like that!

[@mrbrown6421]

Thanks Charlie! I couldn't wait for the book, so I grabbed and printed an image of page 119, and now I'm headed back to the shop. IN OTHER WORLDS: Sometimes I wish you could show a frequency spectrum analysis of each flute, since that would SHOW the harmonics that make or break a flute tone. (Maybe you already have, but I just haven't discovered it yet) Certainly some body's smart phone would have this type of app. Thanks again...and as usual... THANKS FOR THINKING!

[@martinraeside]

thank you for this. I'm making a ceramic flute, but the principles still apply :)

[@BlueBearFlutes]

We've got lots of other videos too! Thanks for watching!

[@DMUC360]

thanks for the info i still have trouble with the track and becomes airey

[@duanebrower7896]

very interesting info in your videos thanks for sharing

[@joelb2297]

Very nice video, much information

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thank you for watching my friend!

[@nokotube]

Hi Charlie, once again a very interesting and instructive video👍 and your book also seams interesting. Is there also the Aeolian tuning mentioned and shown to find the positioning of the holes? Best regards from Germany Norbert

[@catalinmunteanu78]

Very nice! How is the position of the tactile holes calculated as a percentage of the length of the flute? Thanks!

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thanks! Through logarithmic and holistic deduction in perpetuity with the skills and observance of my forebears.

[@nvdawahyaify]

personally I prefer the sound of the medium and long tracks. though I make mine with a short track to reduce screw ups. I have made some with long and medium tracks and I always mess it up and they don't play well if at all.

[@omecronrodneydheel349]

Love the muppets crossing Abby road shirt!

[@erichamlett7082]

What's one of your med track river cane flutes coast?

[@BlueBearFlutes]

We haven't offered rivercane flutes for some time now however I do have a wooden replacement for it that we call "Simple Traditions" flutes. You can find them here: bluebearflutes.com

[@bobicard2503]

How do you keep the finger holes in line with each other and in line with the sound holes?

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Some people draw a line with a ruler however I just kind of eyeball it!

[@bobicard2503]

@@BlueBearFlutes Thanks for the quick reply, now out to the garage!

[@davidlang4442]

From everything I have found, it makes no difference how long the slow air channel is. All it affect is the length of the flute.

[@williamcogle3952]

I just bought two flutes one has one half inch wide squear holes one inch apart the holes from 3 1/2 inch the next hole is 4 1/2 inch #3 hole 5 1/2 inch #4 hole is 6 5/8 inch #5 is 7 3/4 #6 is 8 3/4 inside is 3/4 inch the other one inside 7/8 inch from mouth piece to 5 inch i inch between holes #1 is 4 3/8 # 2 is 5 7/16 # 3 is 6 3/8 #4 is 7 3/8 # 5 hole is 8 3/4 # 6 hole is 9 7/8 from hole 3

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Hey William, thanks for your comment. We do have a number of videos showing the measurements of different size flutes and of course they're all listed as well as in my book "The Art of Native American Flute Making". If you have any questions about finger spacings feel free to send them to me in an email on my website bluebearflutes.com and I will be glad to help you out.

[@PaleoGreenByrd]

Thanks Charlie, very helpful. I am on my 3rd flute. First one came out great, second one came out good (although the tuning was off...First hole note sharp) but I had a strange issue on my 3rd flute that led me to discard it all together...The fundamental note played great, but every other note was extremely airy and felt like there was absolutely no back pressure....to the point that I considered it unplayable ...I think the diameter of my air hole and sound chamber were too large or the flute was too long 13-14 inches, but I don't understand how the fundamental note would still play so good... Any Diagnosis? Thanks Charlie, not sure if you are still responding to this video......On a side note, I recently received my flute from you and am so happy and impressed....I posted a YT review on my page, but I am a spec in the universe of a page....mostly just for fun.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thanks so much for your kind words my friend! It would be best if you still had that flute to send me a picture of it to my bluebearflutes website. Otherwise it sounds like you might be on the right path with regards to the size of the sound hole. Any questions like those in the future feel free to send to my website and I will be glad to take a look at them. :)

[@PaleoGreenByrd]

@@BlueBearFlutes Thank you so much, that is very kind of you. I plan on starting my next flute very soon. I will take you up on your offer, and send you pics if I have issues....thanks again, I really appreciate the fact that you not only sell flutes, but truly care about the community of people that embark on your same journey. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us :)

[@BlueBearFlutes]

@@PaleoGreenByrd glad you're watching! Lots of new videos planned and coming out soon! Some of them are just plain silly, too! If you haven't yet, check out the video we posted on making a flute with just a pocket knife and natural materials.

[@PaleoGreenByrd]

@@BlueBearFlutes I have seen it...and I found it very enlightening.....we can often times get caught up and bogged down with the technicalities of how to accomplish our goals....It was great to see a video that reminds us that free spirited and intuitive craftsmanship can overcome these mental blocks.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

@@PaleoGreenByrd that's very kind my friend, thanks so much again! And you keep up the great work!

[@WestBlvdVet]

What type and make of drill bits do you use. Mine seem to take forever to drill bamboo and sometime it actually smokes!

[@BlueBearFlutes]

I have used many different types over the years and honestly any new titanium coated bits work great.

[@kimnichols1169]

😊

[@williamcogle3952]

I can' get either one to sound wright. they are different sound each time i blow into them.can you tell me what to do with them.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

There's a good chance that the bottom length of the flute is too much. The best way to find out what is going on however is to First contact me through my website bluebearflutes.com and then once I respond you can email me a picture of them. From there I can probably tell you what's happening immediately.

[@sammyholmes6316]

Why can't you make the air supply on a larger flute the same as a little flute like you make?

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Because it wouldn't produce as loud or as clear a sound and sometimes won't allow all notes to play properly. It is relative to the tone it produces. :)

[@twofeathers6540]

o yes i am gall twofeathers thanks

[@Barbassoblues]

I prefer the short track

[@simonrichille8862]

Gostaria muito de entender o que você diz 🇧🇷

[@emery1130]

You talk WAY too much!!!

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Maybe you don't know how to listen.

[@emeraldfox7175]

If he didn't talk, you wouldn't learn! Evidently you don't want to! I like how he talks you through everything!

[@RedfishCarolina]

I know that is a 3 year old comment but stupidity does not have a shelf life. How can you come to a TUTORIAL and complain about the talking? That's the kind of person that complains to the water municipality that the water is too damned wet.