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Clay Flute Creations by Xavier
Duality Mayan Clay Flutes with 5 Chambers

Clay Duality Mayan Clay Flutes with 5 Chambers
By Xavier
In celebration of Cinco De Mayo we are featuring these unique clay drone flutes at a discount. These clay drone flutes are both dramatic in appearance and sound. They are one of the most beautiful multi-chambered creations that Xavier has invented. The original Mayan flutes are not this elaborate. They were very simple flutes, much smaller in size, not like this large creation.
When played the clay warms making a haunting and spiritual tone. The two long chambers create a five-hole drone flute.  Two additional small chambers near the mouthpiece are bird whistles.  They each have three finger holes. In the center is a wind whistle that replicates the scream of howling wind. By having everything contained in one flute, the player doesn’t have to pick up any other ocarinas or flutes while playing.
We have two flutes to offer.  One features a skull representing the sacred circle of life and death.  The other is a Mayan face of a warrior who represents life to give the flutist strength and power.  Each flute includes face symbols that are the guardian spirits of the flute.  The emotions dance in spiritual forms when you play this amazing flute, because you feel and hear the ancient voices of the past.

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Making the Wind Sing
Native American Music and the Connected Breath
By Henry R Hermann, Ph. D

This book is an important historical account of the music and lives of Native Americans through perilous times, with emphasis on their only melodic instrument. Dr. Hermann spent six years researching Native American music and the significance of wind instruments in their culture. The reader will discover an enormous wealth of information which covers every aspect of their music culture. Making the Wind Sing undoubtedly represents one of the most comprehensive treatments of this subject.