http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/ Free Native American Flute Sheet Music Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:49:34 GMT César Viana http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4759 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4759 I think that sometimes, more than the distance itself, it's the actual position of the holes that matters, if they're placed diagonally, for instance, or Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:52 GMT edwardkort http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4758 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4758 Lee and players, I apologize for bringing this option up periodically, but I'm on a crusade. Rather than covering the bottom hole with your ring finger, use Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:59:07 GMT steven caldwell http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4757 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4757 Hi Michele I have never considered myself as going native, Being native American is a birthright and a proud heritage, Since I do not have Native American Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:30:07 GMT Harold Smith http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4756 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4756 Although adult, I have small hands. 1 and 1/2 inch is comfortable. I just purchased an anasazi flute and in addition to difficulty getting the first notes, Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00:23 GMT wcwagers http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4755 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4755 Lee,   1 1/4 inch hole spacing straight down the bore is comfortable for me into the low C range. A small offset works well with the 1 3/8 to 1 1/2 inch Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:52:51 GMT KuzinBruceFlutes@... http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4754 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4754 Lee, The span between finger holes is one number but the distance from the blow hole to the bottom finger hole has to be figured in as well. The further south Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:43:20 GMT Rick http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4753 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4753 Lee, I have about average hands, I think, and I can handle about 1 3/4" spacing, and up to about a 5/8" hole size, on the lower end, as long as the largest Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:34:15 GMT cycoblazer@... http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4752 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4752 1.25" is a good reach for me. I can play much wider but that is a easy reach. Cheers, Dennis Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:22:56 GMT entrekin1 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4751 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4751 As a flutemaker, I would be interested to know what most people would consider a maximum distance between the lower three holes that is comfortably playable. I Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:42:27 GMT cycoblazer@... http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4750 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4750 Welcome Rodger and welcome to the NAF Music group. I wish you many heart filled songs, Dennis NZT Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:42:21 GMT rodger thompson http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4749 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4749 Hi, My name is Rodger and I'm new to the group. I have been playing and making flutes for a number of years. I just wanted to say hello to everyone. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:02:03 GMT Earth Gypsy http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4748 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4748 That particular member was probably a bit shocked by our rogue 'member' yesterday and wanted a quick exit! I needed a cup of tea after seeing those ruse words Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:56 GMT Earth Gypsy http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4747 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4747 Hello! I am honoured by your kind words. It is wonderful to look after a group of such wonderful members too, so thank you all :) Hannah x Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:55 GMT Earth Gypsy http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4746 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4746 Yes, your probably right, he must have got past me or there was some big confusion on his part! You get the odd 'rogue' person unfortunately. I must admit he's Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:52:03 GMT Meg McClaskey http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4745 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/message/4745 Aho Hannah, Wow what a cool thing you do, and gift to us all. I've always wondered who moderated this great group and wanted to be able to say thank you. So