The original melody as shown in Frances Densmore's 1923 publication. This melody is in a major mode that requires some cross-fingerings on the Native Amercian flute.
A variation of the original melody, converting it to a minor key. This version requires no cross-fingerings and is probably easier to play for less experienced players.
The two versions provide a great example of the difference between a major and a minor melody.
Recording
Here are two recordings I made on October 29, 2011. They are each taken once through the melody, with no repeats, and are both on the same flute, an F# minor flute by Colyn Petersen:
Original Major Key Melody
Original Major Key Melody.
Clint Goss.
F# minor flute of Alaskan Cedar by Colyn Petersen.
Modified for Minor Tuning
Modified for Minor Tuning.
Clint Goss.
F# minor flute of Alaskan Cedar by Colyn Petersen.
Sheet Music - Original Major Tuning - Six-hole Pentatonic Minor Tuned Flutes
Origin of the Flageolet - Original Major Tuning - Six-hole Pentatonic Minor Tuned Flutes
Sheet Music - Minor Version of the Melody - Six-hole Pentatonic Minor Tuned Flutes
Origin of the Flageolet - Minor Version of the Melody - Six-hole Pentatonic Minor Tuned Flutes
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