For those who want to get started playing the NAF but don't want to spend $100 or more will find PVC and plastic flutes a viable alternative. My first flute was made of PVC in the key of A. I found it on ebay. My more rcent purchase was the Ken Light PF Series in the key of G and F#. These are made from moulded plastic. I am including some links for you to explore these composite flutes.
Ken Light PF Series (also wood flutes) http://www.aoflutes.com/catalog_B.htm
Sam Kurz practice flutes (Oregan Flute Store carries flutes from MANY flute makers) http://oregonflutestore.com/home/of1/page_118_94/plastic_practice_flute_by_sa...
Nice fellow who made my first flute http://myworld.ebay.com/windwhosingshttp://myworld.ebay.com/windwhosings
Native American Flute resources:
R. Carlos Nakai an outstanding performer and mentor http://www.rcarlosnakai.com/
Internation Native Flute Association http://worldflutes.org/
Great info on playing techniques http://www.loomisflute.com/forum/forum.html
Historical flute info, song books, etc. http://www.flutetree.com/
Cultural & historical flute info, etc. http://www.flutekey.com/
How a flute is made, practice DVD, flutes for sale http://www.native-american-flutes.com/index.htm
LOTS of info here. Plan to stay awhile http://www.zadjik.com/flutes/main.htm
Music, articles, links http://www.fluteportal.com/
Yahoo! group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nativeamericanflutemusicsheet/
Another Yahoo! group http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFMusic/
(I highly recommend both Yahoo! groups. Lots of friendly and knowledgeable people to help the novice player.)
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