The Complete Guide to Songwriting for the Native American Style Flute

You too can write music for the Native American Style Flute! Even if you’ve never written a note before. Native American Music Award (NAMMY) Winner Scott August guides you through easy to understand, step-by-step instructions, on how to turn a few notes into a captivating melody and then transform your melodies into complete songs for the Native American Style Flute.

Explore different methods for composing a melody. Discover the techniques to get your ideas written down before you forget them. Master the artistry of ornamentation. Learn new strategies to get out of a “rut.” Be able to remember your tunes! The Complete Guide to Songwriting for the Native American Style Flute makes it easy for anyone to start writing and playing their own songs for the NAF!

Learn How To:

• Remember what you play
• Write a full melody from just a few notes
• Quickly write out a tune &endash; before you forget it
• Recognize the rhythms you create
• Explore advanced rhythms, like dotted notes, pickups and triplets
• Add trills, turns, chirps and other NAF effects to your tunes
• Understand your ideas and know what you’re playing
• Work with basic song forms
• Write songs that sound polished and professional

Lavishly illustrated with over 200 examples, diagrams, drawings and NEW Songs.

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