Posts by Tag: fula-flute
Fula Flute Scales
Resources, Reference-Charts Sep 23 2019
Below are some charts to help you understand the scales that can be played on the different Fula flutes (also known as tambin). Each flute can play one complete diatonic scale. The flutes most commonly found (and the ones sold by Kassa Flute Co) are: A♭, G, G♭, and F. The A♭ flute is our smallest flute, with the F being the longest (and lowest). For more info on flutes available for purchase, visit our shop here. Printable PDF:
Flute Calculations Tool
for a Three-hole Fulani flute
Flute-Making-Tools, Articles Jun 19 2015
The most common question I get about making flutes is, “How do you know where to drill the finger holes?” Here is the “electronic worksheet” along with tools and charts I’ve developed over the course of my flute-making journey, to aid in the calculation of tonehole placement for a 3-hole Fulani Flute made from uniform diameter tube.