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.
While my standard flutes work great for most people, I also believe 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. I also have and can make flutes with other scales besides the typical
minor and major scales. So, if you'd like something different, don't hesitate to
ask. I do have some standard flutes in stock 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
Path Weaver
Here's a performance by ocarina virtuoso Cris Gale using some of my flutes.
Current Prices:
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High G#, G, F#, F, E, Eb
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$100
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High D, C#, C, Mid B, Mid Bb
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$115
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Mid A, G#, G, F#
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$135
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Mid F, E, Eb
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$155
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Mid D, C#, C
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$175
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A Representative Sample
The Thumbhole