Welcome

My flutes have been inspired by the wonderful Native American Flute, the Recorder, and Organ Pipe voicing. The standard voicing is clean and resonant. The flutes are tuned to play 16 notes in the chromatic scale. (See fingering charts). Also standard is a thumbhole on the bottom of the flute. This feature provides for four strong, clean notes above the octave without the need for overblowing. Rather than the usual "thin" sounding upper notes, these notes utilizing the thumbhole have the same full and rich tone as the other notes on the flute.

I feel strongly that a flute should fit the player. Accordingly, designs for a flute can be varied to accomodate different requirements in tone, finger reach, offset holes, breath force, materials, finish, etc. As a result, I usually hope to have a communication with the flute player prior to the choice or building of a flute. I do have some flutes in stock that may meet a need but custom flutes are also available, usually at the standard prices. To find out what is currently available, discuss or order a flute, I can be reached by phone 469-878-9702 or email stevegp@hotmail.com.

Here are some performances by Cornell Kinderknecht using some of my flutes:

Huron Carol
Timeless Soul
Roundabout
Zion Flute Festival (Starts at 3:40)
Look in the Mirror

Current Prices:

High G#, G, F#, F, E, Eb	$100
High D, C#, C, Mid B, Mid Bb	$115
Mid A, G#, G, F#	$135
Mid F, E, Eb	$155
Mid D, C#, C	$175

A Representative Sample

The Thumbhole