Songstick - Native American Flutes

Notice the holes near the opening of this flute. They represent the winds of the four directions: north, south, east, and west.
Native Americans see the world as having four directions. From these four directions come the four winds.
Each direction has a special meaning and color associated with it.
East is where the sun comes from which represents new beginnings and wisdom. This is the direction we face to give prayers
South is where the sun is the highest which represents warmth and is where all living things come from
West is where the sun sets and represents the end of life.
North is where the cold winds come from which are cleansing. It also represents the trials and hardships of life.


Song Stick - Native American Flutes and Music by Troy Good Medicine De Roche


	Home About the Artist Flutes Music Culture Calendar Workshops Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow Grace Notes	Flute Catalog page 1 Flutes are available in the following keys: C, B, A, G, F, or E in either Western Red Cedar or Aromatic Cedar. Western Red Cedar is $160 and Aromatic Cedar is $185. A bass, low A, deep toned flute is available in either Western Red Cedar or Aromatic Cedar for $200. Drone flutes in the key F of are available in either Western Red Cedar or Aromatic Cedar for $300. Specialty woods are available by custom order. Please email Troy for what is currently available. Because our inventory varies and flutes have custom options, please email Troy to place a flute order.
	How to Buy a Flute Aromatic Cedar Flute with Eagle Head


	Douglas Fir Flute with Eagle Head

	White Pine Flute with Eagle Head

	Red Cedar Flute with Eagle Head

	Double Flutes The double flute is a very old traditional North American instrument. The oldest documented double flute is carbon-dated to 900 B.C. and is in the collection of the Smithsonian. It was found in Northern Mexico. Troy has reinterpreted the ancient double flute and has become a master of the genre.

	Red Cedar Double Flute Douglas Fir Double Flute

	Non-Traditional Woods Traditional peoples include innovation within the traditional context and often use surprising non-traditional materials quite effectively within the traditional context, as in the Blackfeet Nation's welcoming warriors by artist Jay Laber. Troy has spent over a decade living and working in Hawai`i, and following tradition, began using the woods which were available in his island home.

	Koa (Native Hawaiian Acacia) Flute

	Mango Wood Flute

	Mahogany Four Winds Flute Notice the holes near the opening of this flute. They represent the winds of the four directions: north, south, east, and west. Native Americans see the world as having four directions. From these four directions come the four winds. Each direction has a special meaning and color associated with it. East is where the sun comes from which represents new beginnings and wisdom. This is the direction we face to give prayers South is where the sun is the highest which represents warmth and is where all living things come from West is where the sun sets and represents the end of life. North is where the cold winds come from which are cleansing. It also represents the trials and hardships of life.

Song Stick - Native American Flutes and Music by Troy Good Medicine De Roche