An introduction to the flute including discussions of its history, its construction, famous flute makers, professional flutists, flute music and its composers, and the care of the instrument.
Describes the ancient history of flutes and profiles eighteen different kinds of flute, including the tin whistle, nose flute, concert flute, and ocarina, showing what they look like and explaining how they are played.
Thirteen-year-old Tepary discovers an old flute in a cliff dwelling in New Mexico, and through its power he learns about ancient Native American magic.