Pacific University: Traditional Japanese Music Timeline of instrumentation from the Yayoi period, prior to AD 250, to the present. Includes photographs, book review, and links. http://mcel.pacificu.edu/MCEL/Barlow/Sp2K/H112/Music/music2/index.html

Japanese Flutes How to make and play a variety of flutes. Includes a directory of related links. [Japanese/English] http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~dl1s-ymgc/

Japanese Culture: Musical Instruments An introduction to the traditional drums, stringed instruments, and flutes of Japan. http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/instrument.shtml

Choctaw Flutes Native American Flute information for the beginning flute player, tips on how to buy and how to play. Also performance and educational programs available. http://www.choctawflutes.com