Key and Frequency
Choosing the key is next. For 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
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 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 Double Flute
Custom Made Native American Style Drone Flute
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, C#, C, B
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:
Koa
Mango
Sweet Bay Magnolia
Poplar
Black Walnut
Maple
Camphor
After these are selected, extra features can be added including:
Laser Engravings
Crushed Stone Inlay into Engravings
Wood Inlay Design
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.
I use all natural shellac on my flutes with a final coat of an all natural wood wax on the exterior of the flute and polyurethane on the interior to protect from moisture damage.
There are no returns or exchanges on custom orders. If you feel there are any adjustments needed, feel free to reach out to me about making adjustments.
Thank you and I look forward to connecting with you.