The Creation of Tulson's Shark Flute

Hello My Friends,

I have been given the great pleasure to create a Native American Style Flute for my Great Nephew. I will be doing a step by step process to show how this is done. The first step is to choose the correct wood. As a flute maker, I look for texture, grain, and tonal qualities of what the wood will produce. I have modified my calculations on my nephew's flute so he can play it like a adult.

The Native American Style Flute has two chambers. The breath is collected in one chamber and through a series of angles goes up to the totem and back down to the second chamber. These chambers must line up correctly and will be glued together. The heart of the flute is the making of the inside. It has many angles to divert the air and must be crystal smooth to produce a near perfect sound. Below is a short video of me on the router making these chambers.

The next steps will follow shortly. I am happy that God gave me this talent and I enjoy the response of young and old when these magical instruments sing their songs...........Until next time.......