Solid SatinwoodSix Finger HolesEnd-BlownTuned to F
Ideal for: Meditation, beginners, and players who prefer a brighter, lighter-toned flute
A bright, airy voice hand-turned from golden satinwood.
The Native American style flute has a way of quieting a room. This 22-inch satinwood version is end-blown, six-holed, and built in two parts: a pipe body and a sliding bird block that you nudge forward or back to shape the pitch. It is not made to be concert-tuned. It is made to be in tune with itself, and that is exactly what gives this style of flute its calm, unhurried voice.
Bright, Airy, Unmistakable
Tuned to F, with a lowest note of F# when all holes are covered, the Satinwood flute produces a bright, clear voice with the open, ethereal quality the style is known for. Six finger holes let you move through simple melodies intuitively, without the rigid demands of a concert instrument.
About satinwood: Satinwood is a pale golden hardwood with a naturally lustrous, satin-like finish, which is where it gets its name. Its lighter density gives the flute a brighter, more treble-forward voice compared to denser rosewoods.
The Bird Block Is Where the Magic Happens
The flute is built in two pieces: the pipe body and the bird (or saddle block) that sits across the top opening. Sliding the bird forward sharpens the pitch. Sliding it backward flattens it. This is how the instrument is fine-tuned, by hand, by ear, in the moment.
Just be careful not to slide the bird far enough to close off the opening completely. Air needs room to move across the edge to produce the tone.
Why two parts: The separate bird block is the defining feature of the Native American style flute. It gives you expressive control you cannot get from a fixed-mouthpiece flute, and it makes each instrument slightly different in character.
Easier to Play Than You Might Expect
If you have never played a wind instrument, this is a kind place to start. Blow gently across the top opening. No embouchure, no buzzing, no tight lips. Cover all six holes with your fingertips and you will hear F#, the flute's lowest note. Lift one hole at a time to climb the scale.
There is no wrong melody. The tradition this instrument draws from treats the flute as personal and inspirational. You play what feels right, and the flute's "in tune with itself" design means it will sound whole no matter where you land.
New to flute? Start with soft, steady breath. A too-hard blow will overblow the note into a harmonic. Most players find their voice on this flute within a few minutes.
Technical Specifications
Body Wood
Solid Satinwood
Style
End-blown, two-part with sliding bird block
Finger Holes
6
Tuning
F (lowest note F# with all holes covered)
Overall Length
22 inches
Top Hole to Bottom
10 5/8 inches
Diameter
1.3 inches
Weight
1 lb
UPC
844731021183
Note on tuning: Native American style flutes are not made to concert pitch. Each one is tuned to itself, which is why wood color, grain, and voice vary slightly from flute to flute. That is part of the instrument's character.
What's in the Box
Your Satinwood Native American style flute arrives ready to play.
