F# Minor Red Cedar Flute 440Hz

RIGHT SIZE

The most important thing when choosing a flute is to get one that is suitable for your hand size. A flute in the key of A or G is a good size for most people.

The hand sizes for flutes overlaps a little.

Our general recommendation is:
From the smallest flute up to G is suitable for small hands.
From A up to Low C is suitable for medium hands. 

From F# or E up to the largest flutes is suitable for large hands.

KEY

The larger the flute the deeper the tones. The smaller the flute and the tone will be higher, as they are in a higher octave.

If you're playing on your own you can play any key, it only matters if you are playing with other musicians as you would usually want to play in the same key.

The most common keys for Native American flutes are A, G, and F#. The key of A or A minor is particularly popular for beginners as it is a good, manageable size and medium sound.

Like most wooden instruments Native Flutes are fragile and need to be cared for in order to keep their quality of sound and appearance. Following these simple and basic instructions will help to ensure you have a flute that will play to your delight for years to come.

Here are some tips and advice to care and maintain your flute.

Moisture

• It is recommended to limit playing time to 20-30 minutes per day as this helps prevent over-saturation with moisture from your breath.
• Leave the flute to dry naturally. Do not use any heat or drying equipment as this can cause the wood to crack if dried too quickly
• Always ensure your flute is dry before storing it in a flute bag to avoid the growth of bacteria and mould. The exact time needed will depend on the humidity in your area, but 2 to 3 hours is usually sufficient.

Storage

Avoid storing your flute in direct sunlight or in a hot car. A flute left in the sun or in a hot environment runs the risk of cracking. Best to keep your flute at room temperature.

Waxing

These beautiful flutes are finished with wax. We only recommend wax as oil will sit on wax. The maker uses Danish Wax, a type of furniture wax, but you could also use Bees Wax. It's recommended to recoat your flute with wax at least once per year to help keep a protective layer on the timber which protects it from the elements, changes in temperature and humidity.