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The art of the Native American flute. 1st ed.
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The art of the Native American flute. 1st ed.

Author "Nakai, R. Carlos; DeMars, James; McAllester, David P.; Light, Ken (Flutist."
Publisher Phoenix, Ariz. : Canyon Records Productions
Datec1996
ClassificationsMain Library Collection
Object numberMT358.N38 N35 1996
Description121 p. of music : ill. ; 28 cm.
A comprehensive instruction manual for learning to play the Native American flute, including information on tunings, fingerings, performance technique, tablature, style, history, standard notation, traditional ornaments, and a section on the care and maintenance of the flute. Also features sixteen transcriptions of songs from Nakai's recordings, and an analysis of his career as a recording artist and performer by the ethnomusicologist David P. McAllester
Nakai, R. Carlos, -- 1946- -- Criticism and interpretation.
Sĭyotanka (Musical instrument)
Sĭyotanka music.
Flute music.
Indians of North America -- Music.
Nakai, R. Carlos, -- 1946-
Indians of North America.