The Art of the Native American Flute

by R Carlos Nakai and James Demars

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 Nakai's various recordings.

This unique book includes a fingering chart, information in performance technique, style, rhythm conventions, ornaments, and history - plus an analysis of Mr. Nakai's 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.

Product Number:    96718

Format:    Book

Skill Level:    Beginning-Intermediate

Pages:    132

Binding:    Flex Bound

Size:    8.75 x 11.75

Date Published:    01_21_1997