Woven Scales - Native American Flute

[@GeorgeIreton]

What I appreciate is the proof that artistic expression exceeds the basic pentatonic scale. As a spankin’ new flute player, your enthusiastic presentation and expert instruction inspires me to keep plugging away. During this sweeping storm of Corona Virus, sitting on the back patio in the evening and practicing flute is nothing less than spiritual! In my mind, I am envisioning melodies and lyrics, supported by flute, guitar and vocals. I have played guitar and offered vocals since about 1965! This will take things to a new plateau, especially when quarantines are lifted and I can once again get back into the Alzheimer’s care center to play for my favorite audience!

[@crystalr7685]

I have been playing my flutes almost everyday for the past 5 months and I watch your videos at least once a week. Lately, my skills have really improved thank you for all the great videos here they have been so helpful for my mental health during this pandemic.

[@aliciahackett4945]

Finally I found how to play the additional notes. Fun lesson. I’d love a one not at a time slowed to catch up for the newbies.

[@lindareese4579]

These Indian flutes sound so mellow some times higher spirit...so much fun ...

[@TavitaRaks]

This is amazing!!! Thank you Sooo much for these flutecasts... I've been watching one or more daily... Trying to learn all I can... I appreciate you so much!

[@sacredfireacupuncturesurre9603]

So appreciative of all your shares and hard work. You make learning FUN . (you alleviate a lot of suffering out there for so many of us today in these times) ...Namaste’

[@williamdarrall6443]

Thanks Clint. Great info and you are a great teacher!

[@timbacchus]

Love these lessons. I would play for years without thinking of this. Sure makes me sound like I know what I am doing.

[@ClintGoss]

Hi Tim - and thanks. We do try to focus on techniques that are fairly easy to get into your fingers (the "two minutes a day for a week" thing), but that have a relatively big payback in terms of musicality. Glad you like it!

[@lindareese4579]

Thank you very much!!!

[@samirdayalsingh0]

This was a wonderful and such a fun podcast. The ending piece you played has stuck onto me for the whole day. Thank you guys, you've done a wonderful job with the series. :)

[@ClintGoss]

Thanks Samir!

[@ChiefPoints]

Thank you so much for posting these lessons. I've learned so much in the very short time I've been playing, much due to your lessons. I guess I'd been using this trick without realizing it, it's something I do when warming up on the guitar. I'd love to get to one of your workshops, but disability makes traveling out of state pretty rough. If you ever make it to Arizona though, I'm definitely there! I began playing after I discovered the peace that listening to this instrument brought me. I figured if listening brought this much healing, playing would only magnify that. It has now become the number one tool in my box for health and healing, and you and your lessons have a part in making that happen. Thank you so much! Now if I could only overcome the new affliction this has enacted upon me....OFPD - overactive flute procurement disorder ;)

[@ClintGoss]

Thanks *SO MUCH*!! OFPD ... we usually call it "FAS" - Flute Acquisition Syndrome ... but I like OFPD better!

[@BDWoodruffmusic]

Thanks for another great tool and lesson; I really look forward to these. Thanks also for having them all organized on the website, makes it really easy to go back and re-watch when I need a refresher.

[@rickfrye848]

Seriously useful lesson. Clint is a great instructor!

[@professor62]

Cool! Great lesson, as always. Didn’t realize I was already doing a woven scale with the pentatonic minor. But will now apply to other scales. Thanks, Clint!

[@facelessmusicdiary]

interesting lesson!

[@BarryGrueter]

Great tutorials, what key is that flute. Thanks Barry from So. CA. 👌

[@ClintGoss]

That's an E minor Barry ... Thanks for you kind words!!

[@richgoss6013]

Saw your name pop up and I just had to say hello. Our side came from Hanover in 1866. Any idea where your side came from? Rich

[@ClintGoss]

Hi Rich! Our Goss branch came through Ireland, with John Goss born 1756 at sea en route to Bonny River New Brunswick. Sounds like a different branch from yours ... My earliest ancestor that I know of is Barnard Hutchinson, my 18th Great Grandfather, born 1282 in Cowlam, East Riding, Yorkshire, England.

[@richgoss6013]

So far I have gone back to 1500 England, My great grandfather was a John Goss also. different branch but likely at least the same forest?

[@robinworkman3621]

You should move to north Idaho, so I can meet with you a your a day.