2. Heartsongs The Healing Power of the Native American Cedar Flute Presented by Christian Nielsen MT-BC © 2003

3. “The Native American flute is one of the most evocative and expressive instruments in the world” R. Carlos Nakai

5. ~Topics~ American Indian culture, music, & the fluteAmerican Indian culture, music, & the flute Instrument basicsInstrument basics Use of the flute as a therapeutic toolUse of the flute as a therapeutic tool

7. A human being is a part of the whole called by us "Universe," a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest-- a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty. -Albert Einstien

8. Mitokwe Oyasin = All my Relatives

9. "This we know: the earth does not belong to man, man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood that unites us all. Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself." Chief Seattle

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15. Unique Properties of the Native American Flute Limited pitch rangeLimited pitch range Limited number of pitchesLimited number of pitches Unique tunings & scale patternsUnique tunings & scale patterns Dual chamber design creates increased control and unique toneDual chamber design creates increased control and unique tone

16. Anatomy of The Native American Flute

17. Wood Flute Maintenance Deal with condensationDeal with condensation Maintain finishMaintain finish Protect from damageProtect from damage

18. Native Flute Technique Breath Control & SupportBreath Control & Support

19. Native Flute Technique Breath Control & SupportBreath Control & Support Pitch Bending (crying flute)Pitch Bending (crying flute)

20. Native Flute Technique Breath Control & SupportBreath Control & Support Pitch Bending (crying flute)Pitch Bending (crying flute) Idiomatic ornaments and cadences (Nakai)Idiomatic ornaments and cadences (Nakai)

21. Native Flute Technique Breath Control & SupportBreath Control & Support Pitch Bending (crying flute)Pitch Bending (crying flute) Idiomatic ornaments and cadences (Nakai)Idiomatic ornaments and cadences (Nakai) Rhythmic Playing Rhythmic Playing

22. Native Flute Technique Breath Control & SupportBreath Control & Support Pitch Bending (crying flute)Pitch Bending (crying flute) Idiomatic ornaments and cadences (Nakai)Idiomatic ornaments and cadences (Nakai) Rhythmic Playing Rhythmic Playing Arrhythmic PlayingArrhythmic Playing

23. Native Flute Technique Breath Control & SupportBreath Control & Support Pitch Bending (crying flute)Pitch Bending (crying flute) Idiomatic ornaments and cadences (Nakai)Idiomatic ornaments and cadences (Nakai) Rhythmic Playing Rhythmic Playing Arrhythmic PlayingArrhythmic Playing Listening!Listening!

24. Native Flute Technique Breath Control & SupportBreath Control & Support Pitch Bending (crying flute)Pitch Bending (crying flute) Idiomatic ornaments and cadences (Nakai)Idiomatic ornaments and cadences (Nakai) Rhythmic Playing Rhythmic Playing Arrhythmic PlayingArrhythmic Playing Listening!Listening! Using SilenceUsing Silence

25. Native Flute Technique Breath Control & SupportBreath Control & Support Pitch Bending (crying flute)Pitch Bending (crying flute) Idiomatic ornaments and cadences (Nakai)Idiomatic ornaments and cadences (Nakai) Rhythmic Playing Rhythmic Playing Arrhythmic PlayingArrhythmic Playing Listening!Listening! Using SilenceUsing Silence Creating Sacred Space Internally & ExternallyCreating Sacred Space Internally & Externally

27. Native American Flute as Therapy Calming & RelaxationCalming & Relaxation

28. Native American Flute as Therapy Calming & RelaxationCalming & Relaxation Enhance feeling of ceremonyEnhance feeling of ceremony

29. Native American Flute as Therapy Calming & RelaxationCalming & Relaxation Enhance feeling of ceremonyEnhance feeling of ceremony Emotional Awareness and ExpressionEmotional Awareness and Expression

30. Native American Flute as Therapy Calming & RelaxationCalming & Relaxation Enhance feeling of ceremonyEnhance feeling of ceremony Emotional Awareness and ExpressionEmotional Awareness and Expression Transformative DeviceTransformative Device

31. Native American Flute as Therapy Calming & RelaxationCalming & Relaxation Enhance feeling of ceremonyEnhance feeling of ceremony Emotional Awareness and ExpressionEmotional Awareness and Expression Transformative DeviceTransformative Device MeditationMeditation

32. Native American Flute as Therapy Calming & RelaxationCalming & Relaxation Enhance feeling of ceremonyEnhance feeling of ceremony Emotional Awareness and ExpressionEmotional Awareness and Expression Transformative DeviceTransformative Device MeditationMeditation Spiritual SupportSpiritual Support

33. Native American Flute as Therapy Calming & RelaxationCalming & Relaxation Enhance feeling of ceremonyEnhance feeling of ceremony Emotional Awareness and ExpressionEmotional Awareness and Expression Transformative DeviceTransformative Device MeditationMeditation Spiritual SupportSpiritual Support Energize Group PlayingEnergize Group Playing