Harevis Music https://harevis.com/homepage/ World instruments, music, native american style flutes Thu, 09 Jul 2020 02:04:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://harevis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-2-100x100.ico Harevis Music https://harevis.com/homepage/ 32 32 How to take care of a Native American Flute? https://harevis.com/how-to-take-care-of-a-native-american-flute/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 01:26:22 +0000 https://harevis.com/how-to-take-care-of-a-native-american-flute/ Native American Flute, like any instrument, requires to be properly taken care of. A lot depends on the type of wood the flute was made of: Hard wood , high density ( oak, mahogany ) is more resistant to damage and temperature changes, has a clearer and sharper sound. Soft wood and lower density ( […]

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Native American Flute, like any instrument, requires to be properly taken care of.

A lot depends on the type of wood the flute was made of:

  • Hard wood , high density ( oak, mahogany ) is more resistant to damage and temperature changes, has a clearer and sharper sound.
  • Soft wood and lower density ( red Canadian cedar, bamboo ) have a warm sound, but require more care, are light and more sensitive.

Below are some things to keep in mind when own a Native American Flute:

  • It is worth to periodically lubricate the flute with colorless oil inside and out. Suggested oils are grape seed oil or coconut oil. Soak a cloth or handkerchief with a few drops of oil and wipe the outside of the flute.

    We also let oil inside, either by pouring a few drops inside the flute or onto the rod, and then wipe well to make the oil layer as thin as possible.
    Remember to lubricate both the sound chamber (the one with the holes covered by fingers) and the air chamber (Slow Air Chamber).

    In this way we fill micro-dents and protect flute.

    Depending on the how often we play, we may do it once every 3-6 months to ensure that the flute is in good condition.
  • As one flute maker says: “Flute on the floor is flute no more” Make sure that the flute does not fall, do not throw it, do not knock it, and it is best to store and transport it in a soft material cover.
  • Avoid extreme temperatures. Do not leave the flute on the sun or close to radiators, in a warm car, etc. Also, make sure that the instrument does not freeze and stay outside during the winter. Soft wood flutes are more sensitive to atmospheric conditions, but all flutes should be looked after just like a human body. In other words, if we need a sweater, then the flute probably also needs to be in the cover at this time.

    Before playing, check that the surface of the flute is at room temperature. If its surface is frozen, we first warm up the flute by rubbing it with a piece of material (e.g. with a soft cover). When we heat it up, the flute is suitable for playing. Avoid playing the cold flute, as the introduction of warm air inside when the surface is cold can lead to an increase in pressure and ultimately damage the wood.
  • You should avoid playing the flute right after eating . If we have just eaten, let’s brush our teeth or wait some time before playing the flute. If we play after eating, there may still be food particles in our blown air, which together with the moisture generated by saliva may cause the formation of fungi, mold and other unpleasant phenomena in the air chamber of the flute. It is a dark and humid place, so it requires cleaning.

native flutes shown from the perspective of the birds-blocks
few native american flutes next to each others
few native american flutes next to each others
native american flute in key of C
native american flute C while playing


In addition to the above technical guidelines, it is also worth adding that the flute from the perspective of the tribal traditions as an instrument and tool in the hands of the player can be seen as a living being , which inspired by our breath has “its own life”. Therefore, remember to take care for him and give him attention, playing it even for a few minutes a day.

We invite you to check out our Native American Style Flutes – NASF

If in doubt, please visit the CONTACT section

Tommy Harevis

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First Steps with Native American flute (NASF) – 5 steps https://harevis.com/first-steps-with-native-american-flute-nasf-5-steps/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:57:18 +0000 https://harevis.com/first-steps-with-native-american-flute-nasf-5-steps/ How to start playing the Native American Flute? Assuming you’ve already a purchased Native American Flute in your hands, follow these few hints to get you started well with this instrument: 1. Arranging hands. Suggested hand placement depends on whether you are right-handed or left-handed. Right-handed people usually keep their left hand on top and […]

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How to start playing the Native American Flute?

Assuming you’ve already a purchased Native American Flute in your hands, follow these few hints to get you started well with this instrument:

1. Arranging hands.
Suggested hand placement depends on whether you are right-handed or left-handed. Right-handed people usually keep their left hand on top and their right hand on the bottom. Left-handed people put their hands upside down.

The 3 main fingers of each hand should cover the 3 holes – index, middle and ring finger.

hands placement on Native American alto flute

2. Holes – 5 or 6?
Only 5 holes were made in old, traditional Native American Flutes. Currently, 6-hole flutes are more often made and we are also into this. It adds more possibilities as you can play more musical scales.

Therefore, to play the traditional scale, which for these flutes (NASF) is a minor pentatonic scale, you must keep the third hole from the top always covered by the ring finger. Once you gain the skill of navigating the traditional scale, you can explore other alternative scales using the 6th hole.

3. Setting “bird”, “block”.
Thebird or block is the name we use for the figurine at the top of the flute. It is responsible for the correct production of the flute’s sound. Its setting is responsible for the flow and air pressure between the slow air chamber and the sound chamber.

Set it so that its end is exactly on the edge of the hole that creates the sound (True Sound Hole). Sometimes to refine the lowest sound, with all covered holes we can move the block slightly (max 1mm) towards the mouthpiece.

After properly placing the block, we tie the strap tightly to immobilize the block and avoid air escaping from the sides. We suggest tying the strap single time so that it is easier to tighten it before each play.

blocks in double - drone flute

4. First sounds.
Holding the third hole covered from the top, we begin playing by blowing air into the flute and gradually covering the holes from top to bottom one by one. Higher sounds (less covered holes) require more air pressure than lower sounds. Therefore, if we want to find the sound we want, we regulate the pressure of our air.

A common cause of squeaks and unclean sounds at this stage is the inaccurate covering of the holes, so we suggest playing in front of the mirror to see if your fingers are lying properly.

5. Playing the scale
When we get the first clear sounds, we can start playing the pentatonic scale. We move up and down the flute covering and uncovering our fingers one by one as if we were walking on a ladder. One comes out very easily, others need more time to master. It is important not to be discouraged and train persistently, because in the end once we get started it is an instrument with a very graceful sound :-)

lesson of Native American Flute in the nature
Harevis playing among leafs in the autumn
Harevis playing the trible native flute
blocks, birds of native flutes
bass flute "wolf"
Kokopelli playing the flute

For more information on how to play the Native American Flute for beginners and intermediates, see the video course we available in our store

If you have any questions or doubts, please CONTACT US!

Take a look at the store and choose a Native American Style Flute for yourself

Good luck!

Tommy Harevis

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Previous concerts – where we played already? https://harevis.com/previous-concerts-where-we-played-already/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:38:06 +0000 https://harevis.com/previous-concerts-where-we-played-already/ In last years we played in many places and for sure with some of you we have already met somewhere live. Below I have wrote a list of some of the archival concerts before 2015 that I can still recall. Have you been at any of them? I will gladly receive invitations to play some […]

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In last years we played in many places and for sure with some of you we have already met somewhere live. Below I have wrote a list of some of the archival concerts before 2015 that I can still recall. Have you been at any of them? I will gladly receive invitations to play some more shows. Private concerts, festivals or as a part of bigger events. I invite you to a cooperation.

2015

24 Stycznia – KRAKÓW – Koncert w ramach Maltiox Project – Przestrzeń ruchu i tańca KONTAKT

24 Stycznia – WROCŁAW – Koncert w ramach Maltiox Project – Szkoła Jogi NAMASTE

17 Stycznia – Koncert w ramach Maltiox Project oraz Tradycyjna Słowiańska Sauna – Bania – Jabłonna k. Warszawy

11 Stycznia – Koncert w ramach Maltiox Project w Wojewódzkim Ośrodku Kultury – Lublin

09 Stycznia – Koncert w ramach Maltiox Project w Frutti Di Mare – Lublin

13 Lutego – LUBLIN – Koncert w ramach Maltiox Project – Zielony Talerzyk godzina 19:00

17 Lutego – WARSZAWA – BABAJOGA

18 Lutego – WARSZAWA – GOOD LIFE ACADEMY

28 Lutego – KRAKÓW – Koncert Szamański i opowieść na spotkaniu z japońskim mistrzem herbaty

7 Marca – KAZIMIERZ DOLNY – Koncert Szamański i opowieść o kobietach w tradycjach rdzennych

02 Marca – KRAKÓW – Koncert Szamański – Klub podróżników Atlantyda

16 Marca – Warszawa – Koncert Music Medicina + Harevis

28 Marca – OSTRAVA – Warsztat pieśni indiańskich – Antakarana

29 Marca – OSTRAVA – Harevis Koncert szamański z opowieścią

01 Kwietnia – BIELSKO BIAŁA – Koncert szamański z opowieścią – Grawitacja

11 Kwietnia – WARSZAWA – Koncert Szafirowe Brzmienia

12 Kwietnia – LUBLIN – Koncert Szamański z opowieścią o szamaniźmie

14 Maja – KATOWICE – Opowieści z podróży i koncert – Dom Kultury Szopienice-Giszowiec

15 Maja – KRAKÓW – Koncert Maltiox Project – Nowohucka Wiosna Muzyczna

17 Maja – ZABIERZÓW – Koncert, ceremonia ognia, warsztaty – Dzień z kulturą Majów

21 – 24 Maja – GÓRY ŚWIĘTOKRZYSKIE – Poczuj muzykę swojej duszy – warsztat tworzenia fletu indiańskiego

27 Maja – LUBLIN – Koncert Maltiox Project i opowieści z majańskiej podróży – Zielony Talerzyk

29-31 Maja – LUBLIN – Majańskie dni – Koncert Maltiox Project, warsztaty, ceremonie

26 Czerwca – KRAKÓW – Tradycyjna Ceremonia Kakao

18 Lipca – WARSZAWA – Koncert Szafirowe Brzmienia

28-30 Lipca – TRÓJMIASTO – Koncert Szamański i warsztat tradycyjnych pieśni indiańskich – Festiwal Zielone Kręgi

31 Lipca – OSTRAVA – Tradycyjna Majańska Ceremonia Ognia

2 Sierpnia – KRAKÓW – Koncert Szamański + Tradycyjna Ceremonia Kakao

7 Sierpnia – BIELSKO BIAŁA – Warsztaty szamańskie z bębnami

13 Sierpnia – LITWA – Koncert Szamański na Gaia Gathering

28-30 Sierpnia – WARSZAWA – Heart & Mind Festival

01 Września – WARSZAWA – Majańska Ceremonia Ognia

07 Września – WARSZAWA – Koncert z Tito La Rosa – Ceremonia dźwięku

10 Wrzesień – KRAKÓW – KONCERT – Maltiox Project z gościem specjalnym – Tata Pedro Cruz

12 Wrzesień – TĘCZOWA GÓRA POD KRAKOWEM – Koncert Maltiox Project w ramach odosobnienia z Tatą Pedro Cruzem

9-11 Września –  GONGOLINA (pod Warszawą) – Poczuj muzykę swojej duszy – Warsztat tworzenia fletu indiańskiego

2 Października – BESKIDY – Etno Chata Topolej – KONCERT Harevis + Prelekcja o symbolach szamańskich

3 Października – Wyciąg Czantoria – Ustroń – koncert szamański na szczycie góry.

16 października – KRAKÓW – Warsztaty tradycyjnych pieśni indiańskich – Ambasada Krakowian

18 października- KRAKÓW – Majańskie święto nowego roku 8 B’atz – Tradycyjna Ceremonia Ognia z muzyką

4 grudnia – KRAKÓW – Szamański Koncert Charytatywny dla Mirko

6 grudnia – KRAKÓW – Medytacja Dynamiczna wg Osho 

Harevis w Katowicach

2014

24 Luty – Koncert w ramach Maltiox Project – Merlin Cafe – Wrocław

25 Luty – Występ w Niezależnej Telewizji w ramach Maltiox Project – Wrocław

15 Marzec – Koncert i pokaz instrumentów w hotelu Focus w Lublinie

21 Marzec – Sound Medicine – Koncert w ramach Maltiox Project – Warszawa

25 Maj – Kokopelli – pokaz instrumentów i legendy indiańskie dla dzieci – Czajownia – Kraków

22 Czerwiec – Koncert w ramach Maltiox Project – Heart & Mind Festival 2014 – Wilga

5 Lipiec – Kraków – Ogród Dzwonów Pokoju

10 Lipiec – Koncert – Antakanara – Ostrava (CZ)

12 Lipiec – Koncert – Centrum “Oneness” – Rusava (CZ)

21 Lipiec – Występ i koncert dla dzieci w sierocińcu – Budapest (HU)

29 Lipiec – Koncert w ramach “Kulturalne lato” – Vrsac (SRB)

7 Sierpień – Koncert w Maitreia – Praha (CZ)

10 Sierpień – Koncert na odosobnieniu Majańskim w Górach – Wojcieszów – Dolnośląskie

11 Sierpień – Koncert – Gajówka – Dolnośląskie

30 Sierpień – Koncert – Przestrzeń Ruchu i Tańca Kontakt – Kraków

4 Wrzesień – godzina 19:30 – Józefów k. Warszawy – ul. Nadwiślańska 83

6 Wrzesień – godzina 19:30 – Warszawa – Wawer – ul. Szafirowa 47B

7 Wrzesień – Festiwal Wierzba bez granic – Targowisko pod Krakowem (Wieliczką)

19 Wrzesień – Ogólnopolska Konferencja „Bioterapia 2014” – 20:45 – Wrocław

11 Październik – Występ na Festiwalu Bajkotworzenia w Lublinie. Opowieści, legendy i pokaz etnicznych instrumentów wraz z warsztatem tworzenia instrumentów.

19 grudnia – WARSZAWA (Jabłonna) – Tradycyjna Majańska Ceremonia Ognia

20 grudnia – WARSZAWA – Szamański koncert z opowieścią

30 grudnia – KOŻYCZKOWO – Szamański Sylwester nad morzem

2013

23 Luty – Koncert Mantr z Devi Dominiką Dominiak – Sala Gotycka – Wrocław

14 Czerwiec – Koncert z Goranem Dimitrijevskim – Spółdzielnia Organic – Kraków

16 Czerwiec – Koncert z Goranem Dimitrijevskim – La Habana – Kraków

30 Czerwiec – Koncert na festiwalu Heart & Mind 2013 – w Wildze

1 Lipiec – Pokaz multimedialny z opowieścią z podróży + muzyka na żywo – Artefact – Kraków

6 Lipiec – Koncert z Goranem Dimitrijevskim – Artefact – Kraków

21 Lipiec – Warsztaty muzyczne z etnicznymi instrumentami – Czajownia – Kraków

Sierpień – Pokazy instrumentów etnicznych dla dzieci z legendami indiańskimi jako “Kokopelli” – Klub 1906 – Kraków

27 Październik – Organizacja festiwalu “Etnoanimacje” + występ jako “Kokopelli” – Kraków

Listopad – Występ dla dzieci z prezentacją instrumentów, legend, warsztatem tworzenia instrumentów na festiwalu bajkotworzenia w Lublinie.

Listopad – Występ z pokazem instrumentów, opowieściami z podróży i muzyką na żywo w klubie Expedition – Kraków

12 Grudzień – Koncert w ramach Maltiox Project – Czajownia – Wrocław

14 Grudzień – Koncert w ramach Maltiox project – Szkoła Edukacji Ekologicznej – Wrocław

18 Grudzień – Koncert w ramach Maltiox Project – Czajownia – Kraków

20 Grudzień – Koncert w ramach Maltiox Project – Warszawa – w sali przy ul. Abrahama

2012

Styczeń, Luty, Marzec – Koncerty w ramach projektu “Mandala Dźwięku” – jako goście Śląskiego Towarzystwa Marketingowego w Katowicach, w Domu Kultury w Chorzowie Batorym oraz w Centrum Kultury w Chorzowie.

Czerwiec – Koncert – medytacja z dźwiękiem na festiwalu w Gajówce pod Jelenią Górą.

Lipiec – Koncert – Kąpiel w dźwieku – w Marysinie z Magdaleną Hermanowicz

21 Sierpień – Koncert Mantr i instrumentów etnicznych – w Jabłonnej z Devi Dominiką Dominiak

26 Wrzesień – Koncert solowy etnicznych fletów do prezentacji obrazów i poezji “Diaporama” w Lublinie

Listopad – Koncert na festiwalu Heart and Mind 2012 w Warszawie

Listopad – Występ dla dzieci w ramach festiwalu Bajkotworzenia jako “Kokopelli” w Lublinie

13 Grudzień – Koncert etnicznych fletów w połączeniu z przedstawieniem “Skrzydłem Trąceni” w Lublinie

Harevis na Heart and Mind Festiwal pod Warszawa

2011

12 Maj – Koncert z Paddym Kelly (The Kelly Family) w Prizren – Republika Kosovo

29 Maj – Koncert z zespołem Drum’n Bless w Belgradzie – klub Kuglas – Serbia

16, 17, 18 Grudzień – Koncerty w ramach projektu “Mandala Dźwięku” – Bielsko Biała, Katowice, Wrocław

Koncert na festiwalu Ryska Riedla
Harevis na festiwalu wibracje
Harevis na Bridging Worlds Gathering
Harevis w Lublinie
Harevis w Krakowie
Harevis w Austrii
Harevis w Serbii
Harevis w Londynie
Harevis na festiwalu Heart and Mind w Londynie
Harevis w Pradze
Harevis w Gdansku
Harevis w Bielsku Bialej
Harevis w Chorzowie
Warsztaty instrumentow etnicznych w Krakowie
Harevis w Wildze

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Concert HAREVIS – The sounds of distand lands https://harevis.com/concert-harevis-the-sounds-of-distand-lands/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:53:30 +0000 https://harevis.com/concert-harevis-the-sounds-of-distand-lands/ Harevis, using his exotic instruments, takes the audience on a colorful journey to the limits of the imagination. Beyond time and space. From temples hidden in the jungle thickets, the tombs covered in the sands of desert. Rhythms of tribal dances around the fire and echo of meditating monks. Meeting with Harevis stays long in the memory!

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Harevis, using his exotic instruments, takes the audience on a colorful journey to the limits of the imagination. Beyond time and space. From temples hidden in the jungle thickets, the tombs covered in the sands of desert. Rhythms of tribal dances around the fire and echo of meditating monks. Meeting with Harevis stays long in the memory!

The concert is connected with a story telling, inspired by Harevis’s meetings with indigenous cultures.

Price of the show is calculated individually depending on type, place and date of event. All the conditions are to be discussed. I invite you to contact me.

Magic – Music – Wisdom

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“Sounds of the world” – Instruments show https://harevis.com/sounds-of-the-world-instruments-show/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:14:10 +0000 https://harevis.com/sounds-of-the-world-instruments-show/ Instruments from various parts of the world.
Each of them has its own magic and story to tell.
During the show we will hear the exotic sounds of Asia, Native America, Africa and Europe.
We will listen to the legends and messages regarding the origin of each instrument.

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Harevis presents:

Instruments from various parts of the world.
Each of them has its own magic and story to tell..
During the show we will hear the exotic sounds of Asia, Native America, Africa and Europe.
We will listen to the legends and messages regarding the origin of each instrument. Native American Flutes, duduk, hulusi, Egyptian flute, frame drum, drums, samponia, futujara, overtone flutes and many others…

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Tales from the journeys with live music. https://harevis.com/tales-from-the-journeys-with-live-music/ Sun, 05 Jul 2020 13:29:33 +0000 https://harevis.com/tales-from-the-journeys-with-live-music/ Harevis (Tomasz Czyba), traveller and musician will share stories from his meetings with representatives of Tz'utujil tribe, who are recognized as ones of the alive descendents of the great Mayan Civilization.

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Exceptional meeting with tales and live music!

Harevis (Tomasz Czyba), traveller and musician will share stories from his meetings with representatives of Tz’utujil tribe, who are recognized as ones of the alive descendents of the great Mayan Civilization.

Harevis will talk about the details of journeys to the depths of the jungle visiting biggest archeological sites of Mesoamerica. We will hear about secrets kept by sacred cities such as el Mirador, Tikal, Tintal, Zotz.

He will reveal for us the meaning of ancient rituals performed by indigenous tribes of those lands. Fire ceremonies, cacao ceremonies, shamans and their role in tribal societies.

Slide show from the journey with tales will be accompanied by music played live using various world instruments.

Price of the show is calculated individually depending on type, place and date of event. All the conditions are to be discussed. I invite you to contact me..

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Native songs workshop https://harevis.com/native-songs-workshop/ Sat, 04 Jul 2020 13:21:13 +0000 https://harevis.com/native-songs-workshop/ You will learn about the meaning and stories related to them. They were and still are used during gatherings, rituals and ceremonies. You will learn songs of American tribes.

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North Middle and South American traditional songs

You will learn about the meaning and stories related to them. They were and still are used during gatherings, rituals and ceremonies. You will learn songs of American tribes such as Lakota, Iroquois, Mayan, Quecha and more. Workshop will be accompanied by pictures show, recordings and videos.

All drums, rattles, percussions are welcomed. It’s good to take something to note with you to write down lyrics and meanings of songs.

Price of the workshop is calculated individually depending on type, place and date of event. All the conditions are to be discussed. I invite you to  contact me.

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