Key and Frequency
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For triple flute beginners I recommend the keys of A or G . These are great keys to learn on as the spacing of the holes on these flutes is close enough together not to strain your fingers and small enough to make covering the holes with the pads of your fingers easy.
Along with the Key you will need to decide which frequency you would like your flute tuned to - 440 or 432 Htz. 440 is ideal for those who would like to easily play with other people, as most instruments made today are tuned to 440 Htz. 432 Htz is a healing frequency in relationship to the schumann resonance or earths natural vibration. Elemental flutes has teamed up with Dr. Justin Rollefson. Anyone who purchases a drone flute will receive a first time 30 min lesson at %50 off. |
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Choosing a Wood
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After selecting a key and frequency, it is now time to choose your wood. The flute can be made in one single kind of wood or a combination of two or more woods. I source the Hawaiian woods from a friend on Maui - he is a furniture maker and reserves the offcuts (extras) of his projects for my use.
I also use local woods around NC, where I currently live. Hawaiian Woods available include: Koa, Monkey Pod and Mango. Local Woods include: Maple, Walnut, Camphor and Aromatic Cedar. To get a more information on each type of wood I offer, check out my Woods Page. |
Adding Design Elements
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Possible Design Options *Gemstones *Laser Engravings *Hand-carved totem *Four direction holes *Shellac finish for a glossy flute *Crushed stone design inlay *Wood inlay *Extra drone holes *Multiple totems on drone flutes *Multiple wood species for body, mouth, endcap and block. |
Custom Order Bass Triple Drone Flute
$900.00 - $1,100.00
Custom Made Native American Style Triple Drone Flute
The starting price for a Triple flute includes:
3 Seperate Totems
Linen Bag
I craft each flute from my beautiful home in Western North Carolina, using nature as my inspiration through the design process. I really enjoy connecting with each person - getting to know them and working with them to bring their vision to life.
The first step is to choose the key and frequency.
I make these flutes in the keys of
Low Bass Tone
E, D
These flutes will be tuned to the frequency of 432 or 440 Htz. depending on your preference.
The next step is to choose your wood.
The woods I currently work with are:
Hawaiian Koa
Mango
Camphor
Black Walnut
Maple
Rainbow Poplar
Sweet Bay Magnolia
After these are selected, extra features can be added including:
Laser Engravings
Stone Inlay Into Engraving
Wood Inlay Design
Plugs
Below, I've listed different design options and stone possibilities for each of these extra features but feel free to include something different in the 'personal design ideas' box.
If there are any additions to the selected options below, I will connect with you to go over the price and make sure that we are both clear on your design idea.
These flutes are made to order and will take about 12- 14 weeks to complete to allow for oils to cure.
I use all natural shellac and wood wax on my flutes on the exterior and polyurethane on the interior to protect from moisture damage.
Each flute comes with a flute bag made by my wife.
There are no returns or exchanges on custom orders. If you feel your flute needs adjustments, feel free to reach out to me.
Thank you and I look forward to connecting with you.