Key of A 432Hz Flat Top order Cedar Native American Style Flute

They say you should write the book you would love to read. When I was first learning to play, I wanted an affordable, great sounding, easy to play flute. Cedar is the most popular wood for providing that sweet, smooth sound of a classic Native American Flute.

The Design
The flattened top makes it easier to keep holes covered and also much easier to play half-notes. I use a wider cutting edge than normal which makes the flute louder and more stable. Best of all, it greatly reduces over-blowing, so this flute is very forgiving to new players. This also makes the spacing between holes a little shorter so it's more comfortable for smaller hands. Many people enjoy playing their flutes outdoors. The bird on this flute has a notch to help block the wind so you can play outdoors even if it's breezy.

432 Hz Tuning
I prefer to tune my flutes to 432 Hz in respect to the innate spirit of Native American Flutes. Every note on this flute has been digitally tuned to within ten cents or better. What makes this flute unique is that it is tuned to 432 Hz instead of the modern Industrial Standard of 440 Hz that was adopted in 1939. It's a subtle difference that you can't necessarily hear, but you can feel it. Native American Flutes are ancient, deeply spiritual instruments, close to nature.

Western Red Cedar
A light-weight but durable softwood. I prefer Western Red Cedar not only for the great sounding resonance, but also for the lovely wood grain. Each flute has its own individual look and character. Cedar is very water resistant and has such a wonderful aroma.

Key of A
A common question is which flute key to choose. The Key of A is order a great choice for beginners. The shorter spacing between finger holes is very comfortable, even for older children. Key of A is one of the lower tones among the high toned flutes. They have a bright, cheerful sound and are really fun to play.
If you are looking for a flute for a flute class, you'll want the 440Hz Key of A version so you can be in tune with the other players. The 432Hz is less common.
If you are a beginning player, this is the flute for you. Flutes larger (deeper toned) than Key of A have larger spacing between the holes and the holes are further down so they require a longer reach. I only recommend a Key of A for beginners. That's the one they teach flute classes with, and it's a comfortable size for almost everyone.

Here is a link demonstrating how this flute sounds:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_F5ykSfPkaSTopp6jTBNvmeWXT_Hwd31/view?usp=sharing



Flute Specifics:
20 inches overall length
3/4 bore diameter
Deer skin lace
Food-Safe Wood Bowl Finish
Internally treated with mineral oil
Flute stand not included


Feel free to message me with any questions or if you would like a custom made flute with a specific color or key.
Thank you,
--John