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The natural sound of Nakai's flute will calm you and help you concentrate; at the same time will create a positive and prosperous environoment. Must be experienced to understand my opinion. A very good compilation of Native American soft music. If you like this kind of music, this CD is a must for your collection.Canyon Trilogy: Native American Flute Music

I have read the many praising reviews of this cd, but in the end I disagree with them. This album is not bad, and it is nice for what it is. However, it is your run of the mill Native American flute music that sounds like every other cd of its kind. If you love this kind of thing, and obviously many people do, then you will be in seventh heaven with this album. But for me, I could go to Wal-mart and pick up a cd that sounds just as good from their little Sounds Of Nature display.

I am absolutely thrilled with this CD. Mr. Nakai's ability to replicate the sounds of nature and animals (particulary the coyote) is remarkable. I light some incense, put on this CD and am instantly transported to a tranquil, uncluttered world. I highly recommend this to anyone who is into deep meditation or simple relaxation. His mastery of the flute and his feeling for the natural environment cannot be matched.

I am a yoga teacher and beginning Reiki practitioner. This cd is absolutely perfect for both of those very focused activities. I never tire of hearing it.

R. Carlos Nakai's Native American flute music is incredibly soothing. It is wonderful for meditation or a quite day in the office. He is definitely a master of his craft.

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I am in love with Native American Music flutes etc. Was very happy to find this one. Very, Very nice. Listen to it all the time. Would highly recommed it to anyone out there who need a little peaceful music at the end of the day.

This album presents a nice sampling of Native American artists. Every cut is top-notch, and the music is basically Native American flute, chant, and drumming. There are minimal sound effects. Some similar albums embed the Native American music in a smooth jazz or new age "nature" format, which may or may not work for you. In any case, Tribal Winds is strong enough to stand on its own with being framed in any other context.

If you even so much as like N.A. music, you'll love this CD. The best I've ever heard. Very relaxing and poignant.

I recently purchased Tribal Winds, and I have to say that I have several native american CD's and this one is by far one of my favorites.

This has a good variety of artists so you get a nice mix of some beautiful flute music. Sometimes one artist can get a little redundant, so I liked the variety on this CD and would recommend it if you like this type of music.

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It came in no time and is a wonderful cd to chill out too. Thanks!

R. Carlos Nakai makes music with great feeling. The sound washes over you and puts you in another place away from the noise we live in.

I originally heard of Nakai years ago but hadn't listened to him in a long time. I recently bought a couple of his CD's and I'm glad I did. His music is so relaxing. I listen to the CDs every night when I go to bed. It helps rid my mind of the day's stress. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a little relaxation time. You don't have to be big into the Native American culture. There are no drum's, no singing, just the amazing talents of Nakai's flute playing.

Earth Spirit will make you forget all your worries by taking you to a soothing, peaceful place of serenity. This CD is perfect for meditation or just to relax and enjoy.

THIS OF ALL OF MY COLLECTION OF CARLOS NAKAI, IS MY VERY FAVORITE AND LISTEN TO IT EVERYDAY. WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT IT WAS IN CASSETTE. I WORE IT OUT. WHEN CD CAME ALONG I WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE IT AGAIN. IF YOU LONG FOR THE DAYS GONE BY IN NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORIC MUSIC RELM, THIS IS FOR YOU.

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The Ivory-Merchant-Jhabvala team established a particular style in their film productions. This film and HEAT AND DUST are even more special because they are based on novels written by Jhabvala herself.

This movie has a low-budget, homemade feel to it. I guess it was one of their very first films. It's in black and white and the sound quality is so poor that sometimes it's difficult to understand what the characters are saying. The Indian background music is often shrill and jarring, like fingernails on a blackboard. Also, the acting seemed pretty amateurish to me. The story is quite slow, too, and for me it dragged a bit. I would say this is only for the SERIOUS Merchant-Ivory scholar!

This is a great film from India about a newlywed husband being troubled by his independent wife who seeks advice from his overbearing mother and his American friend.It's a must see great film!!

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I was disappointed with this product because the video provided no close ups of the work in process. Everything was shot with a camera that was situated on a tripod about 4 feet from the gentleman who was demoing the process. I would expect a video that showed a little better detail of the process and shots of the milling process before and after each step. Otherwise, I don't see the value of even including the video. Secondly, I would expect to find a table for the hole spacing for a 6-hole flute like the one for the 5-hole flute he produces in the video and book, at least for the price you pay for the package. Lastly, the book is not bad at explaining the construction process however the photos were all out of focus! Between the poor videography and the blurry photos, I can't give this product a thumbs up, especially considering the money charged for it. If the author would be willing to clean up the photography work and do a little better job on the video, perhaps I'd recommend it. Otherwise, you can find stuff on the web for free that does as good if not better job at describing the construction process.

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Great Idea - Terrible Quality "AMATURE HOME MADE PRODUCT" that was un-viewable and distorted with great music. I contacted the seller and he promptly sent me another copy - unfortunately the second copy would not even play. I am sure this is a great artist musically; however I would highly recommend getting help with the technical aspect. DONT WAST YOU MONEY AS I DID!

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I found this book to be an excellent book in the manner in which it was written and presented. Having made flutes for many years, using traditional methods for making flutes, when I saw this book, I purchased it to see how it compared to oral methods that had been given to me to use in making and tuning flutes. It was excellent to see much of this information now written down and put forth in a book that allows others to make this fantastic instrument that comes from our people, the Native North American Peoples. Excellent job.

I thought this book was excellent. Very worth the price. Lots of very detailed drawings, and well written paragraphs describing how to make a number of different native american flutes. This book is for someone who is familiar with power tools and/or woodcarving. Because I'm not an expert (this was my first attempt at a NAF) I thought some of the material in the appendix would have been helpful in the main body of the book--for example: materials, tools, methods, and the layouts for the different size bores. The resources section (books, software, websites, videos, and misc retail sources was wonderful. It was shipped quickly and was very well packaged.

I got this book based on the recommendation of a world class flute maker. I was not disappointed. Good detail, referencss, basic instructions, finger charts and tuning charts. Everything one needs to build their first flute. I've since created 5 flutes. That's not to say there hasn't been some trial and error. The book even covers how to repair some mistakes. I have now created my own way to build flutes. I am very pleased with the book. My next project will be a drone flute.

I bought this for my husband at Christmas because he became interested in the Native American Flute. So rather then buy a flute, he chose to make his own which turned out beautiful. Excellent book that I would recommend.

I have never tried to make a NAF flute before so this has been a good book. The diagrams are very good. I changed the order of some steps that I think made it easier. There are also some good resources listed in the back. I don't have another book like this to compare it too but this one does a good job of explaining what to do.

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R. Carlos Nakai is probably the most famous and accomplished of the Native American flute players. This book is for serious players interested in investigating the subtleties of the art and for those interested in learning more about Nakai's contribution to it. Amateurs like myself will probably be lost after the first few pages.

if you have a little musical background, this book will get you going in the right direction with your native flute. when i first started playing my cedar flute, everything sounded off-key. after reading carlos nakai's introduction and learning to play his tunes from the scores in the book, i understood the intervals of the native flute and which notes sound good in what patterns. Soon i was able not only to play nakai's beautiful songs but also to improvise on my own. being able to read music is a big help but if you have that skill, this book will give you hours of fun and learning.

For anyone interested in a generic understanding of the Native American FLute they may find it here. However for those who would like to learn to play and have no prior musical knowledge they will find it a discouraging study...difficult to understand without first mastering musical theory. The most valuable parts of "The Art of The Native American FLute" are the musical transcriptions of Carlos Nakai's songs written in flute tablature. They are though beneficial only for the advanced player that can read. John Vames, Author, "The Native American FLute: Understanding the Gift"

I thought Native American flute music was from the heart, this book teaches writen music and memorizing notes. it was disapointing to me because thats not what i want to do. But for someone you does its a very good book.

"The Art of the Native American Flute" is both a comprehensive reference and a fun read. A reader with only passing familiarity with Native American flutes and music (read: has seen a photo or heard one played once) will easily be able to play the role of expert after reading this tome. The book begins with information on the flute's historical and legendary origins. After this introduction, the reader is invited to look at a deconstructed flute and understand how all the parts fit together to form the whole. The authors discuss the flute's similarities and differences to such instruments as the pipe organ and the European recorder, and they also give a detailed analysis of how each flute's unique sound is produced. The reader will go on to learn about care, cleaning and maintenance of the flute. Of course, the reader will also be shown how to properly play the flute (including topics such as altering tones and tablature-to-key relationships). After reading these sections, the reader can go on to practice any of a number of included songs. The book wraps up with extensive lists of bibliographies, discographies and references, and even an essay on the authenticity of both the style of music and the instrument itself. This book is indispensable for anyone who has the desire to learn more about Native American flutes. Get the book, get a flute, and begin to enjoy unique beauty of this wondrous instrument.

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Vames has done an exceptional job in creating this beautiful piece of work that really helps individuals who have never touched a flute to be able to find their way into the beauty and sound of the Native American Wood flute. This book is ideal for the beginner as it sets out the basics needed to be able to play and apperciate the beauty and simplicity of one of our own creations as Native North American Indian people.I would recommend this book as a starter and then have the student graduate, if need be to R. Carlos Nakai's book on the Native American Flute. One does not need to know a thing about music or musical theory to be able to pick up the flute and learn to play it and read music written in Nakai tablature. This book is "The Gift".

I purchased this book because of the good reviews and how everyone said it was ok for a beginner. You actually have to be able to read music to get the most out of this book there are only 2 songs that have fingering the rest are either in Tablature or sheet music? I guess it's called that. I can't read music and have never tried to learn tabs either so rely on fingering so this book for me was a huge let down. Maybe the CD is ok I dont know I havn't bothered to open it. cheers Frazz

This is the best book you can buy to learn how to play the Native American Flute period. It Starts out simply and works through everything you need to know to develop your own style and playing ability. The cd that comes with the book is concise as well. This man is not only an excellent flute player, but teacher as well. Everything is spelled out in a concise manor step by step. It covers everything from what is called fingering, Embouchure, Ornaments, and Tabulature, to the reading of music. Even pro's can pick up useful tips from this book. Tonguing and slurring, breath control and care of the flute are other topics covered. If your thinking of buying a N.A. Flute. This book is a must. Buy it, you won't go wrong.

This is the perfect book. I wish I'd had it when I first began, but even now, it has expanded my knowledge greatly. I take little bits of it to my flute circle and everyone is always so excited. There's so much more to learn and it's all in there. I can't wait to progress all the way through.

John Vames' Native American Flute is the most comprehensive, easy to understand, helpful lesson book I have found. The accompanying CD supplements the written explanations nicely, allowing a student to listen to various techniques and their application in particular songs or improvisations. I recommend it enthusiastically.

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This is a delightfully relaxing experience. I highly recommend you try this CD if you are having trouble winding down from your day...it literally puts me to sleep in a matter of minutes!