The Native American flute is an easy instrument to learn. It is a heart instrument and does not require any musical background. Each flute includes a FREE easy to follow "How to Play" CD, instruction booklet and fingering charts.

"I have been using High Spirits flutes on my recordings and for performances for over 10 years. I play them because for the price and quality, they are simply the best in the business." Douglas Blue Feather

High Spirits flutes, owned by Odell Borg, are made in Patagonia, AZ. Odell makes Native American style flutes from a solid piece of the finest cedar, walnut, birch and other fine domestic plantation-grown woods or recycled lumber, finished with three coats of a non-toxic hardening oil for durability and clarity of sound, and each is precision-tuned so that it will blend perfectly with other instruments.

***A note about Native American flutes - just as a "French horn" is a particular type of musical instrument, "Native American flute" refers to a particular type of musical instrument and does not imply that it was made by an enrolled member of a federally-recognized tribe. Although Odell's flutes are owned, used and endorsed by many prominent Native American musicians, High Spirits flutes are not "Native American made" as specified by the U.S. Government. If it is your desire to own a flute made by an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Native American tribe, you can find flute makers through a web search.

Frequently Asked Questions about these flutes:

• Key of "A" in 3 octaves. The Pocket Flute, the Sparrow Hawk "A" & the Contra Bass "A"
• Key of "B" in 2 octaves. The White Tail Hawk "B" & the Condor Bass "B"
• Key of "C" in 2 octaves. The Merlin "C" & the Condor Bass "C"
• Key of "D" in 2 octaves. The Kestrel "D" & the Condor Bass "D"
• Key of "E" in 2 octaves. The Kestrel "E" & the Condor Bass "E"
• Key "F#"- 3 octaves. The Kestrel "F#", Golden Eagle "F#" & Contra Bass "F#"
• Key of "G" in 3 octaves. The Pocket Flute, the Red Tail Hawk "G" & the Contra Bass "G"

• The fetish or carving on top of the flutes creates the sound and needs to be in its proper position for the flute to play at its optimum (see instruction booklet)

• If the flute has a leather tie in the middle of the fingering holes it indicates that there is another fingering hole under the leather tie giving an extra note when ready to use.

• All the flutes are based on the minor pentatonic scale.

• When used as a 5-hole flute it is in the pentatonic scale. When the 6th hole under the leather tie is exposed the flute will play the relative major key in both the Diatonic and Chromatic scales.

• The mid-range and high-range flutes play 1&1/3 octaves. The bass flutes are a one-octave instrument.

• The softwoods such as Cedar have a fine balance between warmth and clarity. The hardwoods like Walnut and Birch are very durable and have a bright clear voice.

• High Spirits flutes are made out of a single piece of wood (uni-body) - they are not laminated together.

• The shorter flutes are very easy to play and learn on. The longer bore flutes have a deeper voice and are recommend for those that already play the Native flute or any other wind instrument.

• Each flute has a warranty against defective workmanship for 30 days after purchase.

A great "pocket" flute only 15" long -
The Kestrel in the key of "high D" is two octaves higher than the Condor Bass D flute, but it still has a sweet voice and is a terrific pocket flute.  I used this key flute on the song "Heartland" from the CD Rollin' Like Thunder. It has 6 holes and comes with a leather tie that easily converts it into a 5-hole flute. When comfortable just remove the leather tie and experience the use of the 6-hole.

Each flute includes a FREE "How to Play" DVD and instruction booklet with fingering charts.

Great for hiking & backpacking -
The Merlin is a birch flute in the key of C minor - Great for beginners and smaller hands. Easy to play and birch is a very durable wood ideal for outdoor use and because of its size excellent for hiking and backpacking. It can be played as both a 5-hole or 6-hole flute. It has 6 holes and comes with a leather tie that easily converts it into a 5-hole flute. When comfortable just remove the leather tie and experience the use of the 6-hole. Length 17.75"

Each flute includes a FREE "How to Play" DVD and instruction booklet with fingering charts.

Sweet birch wood sound - This is B flute has a great sweet sound. It has a larger bore than the Merlin and is a bit deeper in tone. This key has a lively & upbeat energy. Great for beginners and smaller hands. Easy to play and the hard wood birch is very durable - ideal for outdoor use such as hiking and backpacking. It can be played as both a 5-hole or 6-hole flute. It has 6 holes and comes with a leather tie that easily converts it into a 5-hole flute. When comfortable just remove the leather tie and experience the use of the 6-hole. Length 17.5"

Each flute includes a FREE "How to Play" DVD and instruction booklet with fingering charts.

The most popular of the A flutes -
Aromatic cedar makes a warmer sound and is the most popular wood. Great for beginners and smaller hands, although everyone can use and enjoy it. This flute has a warmer sound than the harder walnut wood version of the Sparrow Hawk. The bore and size makes it easy to play while it still has a full resonating voice. It can be played as both a 5-hole or 6-hole flute. It has 6 holes and comes with a leather tie that easily converts it into a 5-hole flute. When comfortable just remove the leather tie and experience the use of the 6-hole. Length 20"

Each flute includes a FREE "How to Play" DVD and instruction booklet with fingering charts.

Aromatic cedar makes a warmer sound and is the most popular wood. This flute is great for beginners and people with smaller hands, although everyone can use and enjoy it. This flute has a warmer sound than the harder walnut wood version of the Sparrow Hawk. It can be played as both a 5-hole or 6-hole flute.  It has 6 holes and comes with a leather tie that easily converts it into a 5-hole flute. When comfortable just remove the leather tie and experience the use of the 6-hole. Length 20"

Each flute includes a FREE "How to Play" DVD and instruction booklet with fingering charts.

A beautiful looking and sounding flute -
The Crow flutes are inlayed with turquoise. They are created from walnut that has been "ebonized," a wood dying process that was created in the 1920’s when Ebony furniture was very fashionable and costly. Walnut is ideal for this process because it has a dark brown grain that streaks through the black dye giving it a similar look to Ebony. This process does not change the sound quality of the wood. It can be played as both a 5-hole or 6-hole flute.  It has 6 holes and comes with a leather=2 0tie that easily converts it into a 5-hole flute. When comfortable just remove the leather tie and experience the use of the 6-hole. Length 20"

Each flute includes a FREE "How to Play" DVD and instruction booklet with fingering charts..

A unique drone flute -
Double flute in "A". With a double flute you play the melody on one side and the other side provides the drone in the root note of the flute - it sounds like two people are playing. Double flutes have a double mouthpiece so you can switch from a double flute to a single flute instantly without adjustments. Our style is unique and generates more amplitude (volume) and the drone plays the low and high octaves easily. It can be played as both a 5-hole or 6-hole flute. It has 6 holes and comes with a leather tie that easily converts it into a 5-hole flute. When comfortable just remove the leather tie and experience the use of the 6-hole.

Each flute includes a FREE "How to Play" DVD and instruction booklet with fingering charts.

Same as the G cedar, but with turquoise inlay -
Aromatic cedar makes a warmer sound and is the most popular wood. A versatile flute that can be played in a wide range of musical styles -native style, romantic, blues, or contemporary.  It plays well with other instruments like piano & guitar and is deeper in tone than the Sparrow Hawk "A" flute. It generates a meditative tranquil voice. It can be played as both a 5-hole or 6-hole flute.  It has 6 holes and comes with a leather tie that easily converts it into a 5-hole flute. When comfortable just remove the leather tie and experience the use of the 6-hole. Length 23.5”

Each flute includes a FREE "How to Play" DVD and instruction booklet with fingering charts.

A beautiful looking and sounding flute -
The Crow flutes are inlayed with turquoise. They are created from walnut that has been "ebonized," a wood dying process that was created in the 192 0’s when Ebony furniture was very fashionable and costly. Walnut is ideal for this process because it has a dark brown grain that streaks through the black dye giving it a similar look to Ebony. This process does not change the sound quality of the wood. It can be played as both a 5-hole or 6-hole flute.  It has 6 holes and comes with a leather tie that easily converts it into a 5-hole flute. When comfortable just remove the leather tie and experience the use of the 6-hole.

Each flute includes a FREE "How to Play" DVD and instruction booklet with fingering charts.

A beautiful looking and sounding flute -
The Crow flutes are inlayed with turquoise. They are created from walnut that has been "ebonized," a wood dying process that was created in the 1920’s when Ebony furniture was very fashionable and costly. Walnut is ideal for this process because it has a dark brown grain that streaks through the black dye giving it a similar look to Ebony. This process does not change the sound quality of the wood. It can be played as both a 5-hole or 6-hole flute.  It has 6 holes and comes with a leather tie that easily converts it into a 5-hole flute. When comfortable just remove the leather tie and experience the use of the 6-hole.

Each flute includes a FREE "How to Play" DVD and instruction booklet with fingering charts.

This excellent DVD and instruction book is included with the purchase of each flute. The DVD provides visual instructions on how to play the flute, how to use different techniques, how to care for it, sample songs, and more.

The instructional booklet includes fingering charts for minor pentatonic scales for 5 and 6 hole flutes in the keys of A, B, C, D, E, F#, and G as well as chromatic scales for 5 and 6 hole flutes. Some additional scales like the major diatonic & major pentatonic scales are also included.

This item is sold separately for those who might have bought a flute and never received any instruction materials.