The Art of the Native American Flute
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SKU: MB.96718
Composed by R Carlos Nakai and James Demars. Style, Flute, Fife and Oboe, Method. Native American. Book. 132 pages. Canyon Records Prod. #96718. Published by Canyon Records Prod. (MB.96718).ISBN 9780786628988. UPC: 796279043281. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This nicely designed and illustrated book deals with the playing and care of one of the most evocative and expressive instruments in the world- the Native American flute. This volume will delight the novice or advanced player alike with both fundamental instruction and a significant number of transcriptions from R. Carlos Nakais various recordings. This unique book includes a fingering chart, information in performance technique, style, rhythm conventions, ornaments, and history - plus an analysis of Mr. Nakais role in contemporary Native American culture. All exercises, solos, and duets with Boehm flute and E flat alto sax are written in standard notation. A comprehensive discography and probing essay on The Question of Authenticity close this outstanding book.
Song List (17)
- 12/20/82 Song
- Death Song-Lament
- Whippoorwill
- Coventry Carol
- 11/11/82 Song
- The Colors Fall
- Omaha Song
- Zuni Song
- Crow Wing
- Whirlwinds Dancing
- 11/20/82 Song
- 12/13/82 Song
- Wioste Olowan Tokiya
- Rainy Nights In Taos
- 11/3/82 Song
- December Snow
- Wioste Olowan Inkpa Taya