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Jim McInnes
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
The flute at first appeared to be well constructed but after a closer examination I discovered that the wood of the totemwhich sits on top of the flute and is responsible for the tone had a crack in it. I think this will enlarge over time and change how the flute sounds. I'm sure whoever checks these flutes (quality control) should have noticed this and replaced the totem. At this time I am definitely disappointed with my flute.
natureatwork
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2017
Looks better than it plays. Was disappointed by the inner craftsmanship. Wish I would have spent more for a better quality. Right now it's sitting on the mantle, where it will probably stay.
"eileen"
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2015
My very first experience playing a Native American flute was when I pulled this one out of the box. It is all that I imagined it would be. I was able to play it immediately. The tone is beautiful - low and haunting. The instrument is beautiful .... well-made with lots of care. The carrying bag is thick and sturdy, and the material is very nice. The stand is also very attractive.It comes with a book of instructions and songs, as well as a CD. Honestly, I played before I even opened the book.I've been on the fence about purchasing a flute for a long time and just decided to go for it. I am so glad I did.Well done!
Max Loh
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2014
First of all I'm surprised no one mentioned The D flute is actually so sharp that it's more like an Eb flute. You will NOT be able to play happily with someone who is playing in D minor, unless you are tone deaf! That's okay, because at least it's in tune with itself, and all you have to do is play it with songs that are in Eb instead of in D. Also, I used this in my compositions and was able to use melodyne to pitch shift for it to fit in whatever key I wanted. This flute has the capability to play chromatically; you just have to google for the fingering chart and also experiment with your own fingerings. Here is a sound sample: soundcloud.com/maxloh/sprouts-journey at 1:05Range: This flute goes all the way up to flat9 no problem. It can also go up to minor 10th, but you have to blow kind of hard. However, in my piece I was able to just go up to flat9 and melodyne-shift it up to minor 10th and it sounded perfectly natural.HIDDEN "MODDING" FEATURE: Pull the fetish so that instead of having it sit right over the square hole, it sits about 0.25-1 cm behind it (you'll have to experiment to see what sounds best). If it's not behind enough, you'll just sound squeaky. If it's too far behind it will sound too airy. But there is a "sweet spot" where you can literally convert this native american flute into an entirely different sounding instrument which sounds more like a shakuhachi. In some cases this is even better-sounding than the default sound. I featured it in soundcloud.com/maxloh/islands at 6:01 and also soundcloud.com/maxlohmusic/temple-loot at 0:13
italianice
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2013
not quite what I expected in a flute. description should note that the flute is made of two pieces of wood, and made quite sloppily: the seams are not flush on the inside of the flute and and I could easily see where the adhesive oozed out from the seams and was allowed to dry, also on the inside of the flute. Also, the outside of the flute stank of lacquer so much so that I could not play the flute for about 2 weeks after I received it. Although pretty to look at, this flute does not have the attention to detail that my other flutes have. The tone is ok, not wonderful, probably due to the internal unevenness of the wood. I would not buy from this flute maker again nor would I recommend this flute for much more than an idle conversation piece.
slim
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2012
After reading the reviews of this flute (Native American Flute - Cherry - Spiritual Healing - Professional Model - Deep Key Low D) decided to purchase one. It is as beautifully crafted as was suggested in a review. It's easy to play and the sound is low and melodic. I have a number of flutes and one of the best qualities of this one so far is how snug the "fetish" is. A number of my other wood flutes require tying off the fetish/ totem every other time I play it. I like that this one seems so secure. The fact that it comes with a stand, a carrying bag, cd, dvd and song book is a great advantage. Although I have played native american flutes for close to 15 years, I have played around with them making up my own tune and songs. Having the song book is an additional incentive to "get it right and learn the correct notes". That part has been fun and instructional for me. The how to play a flute dvd is very clear, focused and simple to understand. I'd give the whole experience an A ++ and would definitely try another flute by this maker.
LaLePro
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2012
I just go my flute yesterday in the mail. I love the sound. I agree with someone elses review that some notes are sensitive and mouth and breath control will help create a smooth sound. Like all instruments, technique is important. Very easy to learn. A great price and the book is very nice. I love that the flute is signed by the maker. It doesn't weigh 20 lbs like the info says, maybe 20oz. it's very light, holes are easy to cover with fingers. You don't need book, you can improv with the instrument, and have a fun time making your own music. It's good for your lungs. The sound is wonderful, not to loud (if you live in apartment, this might be important to you). I would recommend this flute to anyone that is a beginner. I am a beginner and love it.
cricket
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2010
I have been using this flute for about six weeks now. It's tone is beautiful. I have found two things about this flute that made me rate it slightly lower that 5 stars.1. The fret on top is EXTREMELY sensitive about its position and2. it does not like to play high F and G.I had to learn to handle it to make it work on these notes. However, it is the flute that my audience preferrs to hear. Comments are: the sound is "hauntingly beautiful" and "a very comforting sound" according to my audience. Thank you for making this beautiful flute. The workmanship in the finishing is so nice.Carol Whitten
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