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Walking-Stick Flute
Key of D (Low)
Sweetheart Flute Co.
We are not
currently stocking this instrument
(this page is still on our
website for reference only)
We recommend that you contact
Sweetheart Flute Co.
directly to make your purchase.
This beautiful Walking Stick Flute was made by Ralph Sweet of
the Sweetheart Flute Company, and is based on a walking-stick flute at the Boston Museum
of Fine Arts. Mr. Sweet pays great attention to detail, and it shows in the quality of his
work. The flute is approx. 36" long, and tuned to the key of "D" (D and G
are the most popular for traditional Irish music, this flute plays easily in both keys).
All three pieces are made from the same piece of rosewood, so that the grain matches
perfectly - the fittings are make of Nickel plated solid Brass. The flute can be played
with the head removed to lighten the instrument, if desired.
It's fingered exactly the same as a Low D whistle and has
the same two octave range (the finger holes are closer together and smaller than on a
typical Low D whistle). It has a wonderful, deep, flute-like tone, and can be played loud
enough to keep up in sessions with other instruments. The individual serial number is
inscribed on the back of the flute.
Note that the finger holes for flutes in this key are spaced fairly far
apart, and the fingering placement is similar to the method used for a Low D whistle. Please feel free to ask if
you have any questions about proper finger placement for this flute.
Also included is a fingering chart and Care Sheet
If you purchase a wooden instrument from us, we recommend that
you take a look at the "Care
of the Flute" Page at flute maker Terry
McGee's website.
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