Posts by Tag: learning

Kassa Academy

Notes and Scales

Resources, Kassa-Academy Sep 23 2019

Learn the basic scales and finger positions of the Fula flute in four keys, with diagrams and downloadable PDF.

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Fulani Flute Listening Resources

Resources Aug 1 2022

Whether you’re looking for inspiration to get you going on your Fulani flute journey, or just wanting to broaden your music playlist with some (other) worldly sounds, this is the playlist for you!

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Western vs Equidistant scales

Fula flute demonstration

Resources Jan 7 2021

What is the difference between a “Western-tuned flute” and a “traditional flute? At the Kassa Flute Co, all of our custom flutes are available in either a “Western” scale or a “traditional/equidistant” scale. As you might expect, the Western scale is the same scale used on instruments like guitar, piano, bass, etc. The traditional scale is similar, but instead of using a series of whole and half steps, it uses a seven-note scale in which all notes are equally spaced. This results in the intervals being approximately 3/4 of a step. (For a more technical explanation, please see this blog post.) But just how different are these two scales? Today, I’m going to answer that question with side-by-side audio examples of each type of flute. Listen to the short clip below to hear the difference so you can decide on your next flute!

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