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(Richard Maynard)
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Now In Stock, Cedar F#m W/Animal Totems (see below)
Genuine Navajo Flutes by Jonah Thompson
I'm pleased to offer these genuine Native American flutes which are handcrafted by Navajo flute
maker, Jonah Thompson. Jonah is Dine and grew up on the Navajo Reservation
in Kayenta, Arizona. He was taught flute making by his uncle. I have owned a J.T.
flute since first beginning my flute journey. These flutes play well and are
very affordable. They are all six hole flutes. The length of the Am "critter"
flute is approximately
18". The length of the Cedar Flute in F#m is approximately 21". The outside diameter is approximately 1
3/8". The A-minor is a good flute for
smaller hands, but not too small for average to large hands, either. The key of
F#m is the most popular key for the N.A.F. The key of
Am is, in my humble opinion, the second or third most popular key for the N.A.F.
If you're looking for a great starter flute, look no further. This flute also
works for the pros. Paul Lawler, an outstanding composer and musician who lives
in the U.K. and has credentials to spare, purchased one from me and uses it in
his recordings. You may
hear him playing his J.T. Am Eagle flute someday on a BBC broadcast.
Each flute comes with an instruction book written by Jonah. (Shades of
finish may vary. If you desire a particular shade, please e-mail me with your
request and I'll do my best to fulfill it. Am stands for the key of A-minor.)
The first seven examples are in the key of Am. See the F#m Cedar Flute at the bottom of
the page. Click the flute to hear an
example of the J.T. sound. If your computer will not play the link on the
photos, here is the
MP3 file for Am flutes. See
shipping note if you're ordering from outside the
USA.
Richard,
I want to let you know that I've had my Jonah Thomson Am turtle flute for
several months now and it has become my favorite to just pick up and play a
quick tune. I've been playing a lot of Mary Youngblood songs and they really
sound good on this flute. On most songs it sounds as good as my other flutes
costing several times the price... and it is easier to play. Thanks for making
these available.
Peace be with you.
Lloyd
(Testimonial from a happy owner of a J.T. Am flute in Australia)
Hello Richard,
Thanks for the little Navajo
flute...I like it very much.
It's great to have a "concert" flute
and a "bush" flute...particularly so one can see, feel and hear
the difference.
I am enjoying my playing. Tonight,
with didgeridoo and chanting, three of us are presenting a small
piece at a full moon meditation with your drone flute as the
highlight.
We have practised hard and it all
sounds just too good to be true.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Bill
For a perfect combination, the method book "Understanding the Gift" comes with an instructional
CD which uses a Native American Flute in Am. This is the same key as the J.T. Am
flute. The combination of this book and flute is a great way to get started
playing the Native American flute. You and the teacher, John Vames, are on the
same page with the same keyed flutes. With the Jonah Thompson Am "critter"
flute, you get a genuine, Native made sugar pine flute created by Jonah
Thompson. Not an imitation from China or Pakistan. Yes, believe me, they are out
there. The Am flute features a hand carved totem and a feather. The book, "Understanding the
Gift" is written by a career music instructor and fellow "flutie". It is the
best book on the planet as far as I'm concerned. Together, the two are a perfect
combination as you will be playing the same notes as the instructor with a
quality Native American flute. Why not get started right away
with a wonderful, authentic Native American flute and it's perfect companion
book?
Although the Jonah Thompson flutes come with a pamphlet containing instructions
written by Jonah, the method book, "Understanding the Gift" by John Vames, is a
valuable resource which teaches all the techniques needed to obtain the styles
of playing you hear the professional musicians using on their CDs. The book also
comes with an instructional CD which accompanies the lessons to further explain
as well as PLAY the lessons. This book makes it all crystal clear to the
student. One other bonus is that John Vames is using an Am flute to teach with.
The flute he uses is the same pitch as the animal totem flutes that you see
pictured above. If you really want a complete learning tool that teaches
everything the student needs to know from finger placement to breath control to
embellishments to reading Nakai Tablature, you should seriously consider
obtaining this book to go with your J.T. flute.
Below you see the F#m flute in Eastern Aromatic Cedar by Navajo flute maker,
Jonah Thompson. The quality of sound for the price is astonishing. Click the
flute to hear it. If your computer will not play the link on the photo here is
the MP3 File for F#m flute.
You asked for it, you got it! Now in stock, JT Cedar F#m Animal Totem flutes.
Choices of totems and ordering info below. Same sweet tone, but now with your
choice of your favorite totems. Best price on the Web.
The Jonah Thompson flutes all come with Jonah's little instruction
pamphlet which contains brief instructions on how to play both in the
fundamental keys of Am and F#m as well as the relative keys of C-major
(with the Am flute) and A-major (with the F#m flute) along with a
handful of songs. However, if you're really looking for the best
instructions for ALL aspects of playing the Native American flute
including, how to hold your fingers, embouchure, embellishments,
vibrato, how to read music along with all the common scales, songs to
play and much, much more, I highly recommend "Understanding the Gift" by
John Vames. This book comes with a CD in which John himself explains the
lessons and plays the lessons for you. John is a highly experienced
music educator who taught and played professionally for decades. If you
really want to get started on the right foot, "Understanding the Gift"
is by far the best route to take.
Dear Richard at Laughing Crow Flutes,
Words cannot fully express my deep
appreciation for the F#m cedar flute by Jonah Thompson which I purchased
from you. The tone is exquisite and produces some of the most beautiful
notes I have heard on any other flute I have tried before. I have already
composed my first melody, which I will keep personal. I will start saving
my pennies now for one of YOUR flutes. Hopefully, you will be able to
suggest one for me at that time, for I would fully trust your
choice. Finally, I would like to offer my deepest gratitude and echo my
Grandfather's words: "Pilamaya mielo!", which is Lakota for "I am deeply
thanking you".
Yours truly,
Clarence
Tac'a An'petui (Sun Deer)
Hi Richard
Just thought I'd let you know the flute (J.T. Am) is working out
great. I've already included it in a new track along
with the new Low A flute I bought. Its on my Myspace
page if you get chance to have a listen, its called
'Cloud Walker'
http://www.myspace.com/paullawlerworldnewage
Thanks again !
Paul
Paul Lawler Music Ltd
Music for Film,Tv&Games
http://www.paullawler.org
http://www.paullawler.org/mp3.asp (direct Showreel link)
http://www.myspace.com/paullawlermusicltd
http://www.myspace.com/paullawlerworldnewage
info@paullawler.org
Dear Laughing Crow!
WOW! I was very excited to order my
Jonah Thompson flute, but had no idea it would come so quickly!! The flute
is even more beautiful than pictured on your website, and the sound (at
least to my novice ears) is exquisite!
I look forward to doing further business
with you as my skills in the NAF grow and blossom, and as I get the "itch"
to add to my flute collection.
Thank you, and many Blessings to you!
Scott Tignor, LMT
If you do not want to use PayPal, you can use the
Secure Order Form on this website. Just enter your request in the comments section
of the form as these flutes are not on the form, yet. I'll take care of the rest
and get your flute out to you right away. Oh, and don't forget, you can call,
too! 888-778-3688
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