"Warbling" Arroyo Willow Branch Flute in F
sound sample of this flute
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Measuring 24" in length, the bark has been left
on this 6 holed unsplit Arroyo Willow (Salix
lasiolepis) branch flute, concert tuned
to an F minor pentatonic scale, modes 1 & 4. There
is a wonderful controllable warble
on the fundamental of this flute, as heard in the sound
samples. Bark crevices have been inlaid
with Sleeping Beauty turquoise and elk lacing
with Sleeping Beauty and horn bone
beads holds the bird to the nest. The
bird has been fitted with a redwood shoe to aid against
wetout. The branch for this flute was gathered along
San Marcos Creek, in San Diego County, CA among a wild
grove of willow trees. This
flute is best played by someone with medium to large
hands.
California Indians found many uses for the wonderful willow tree, including bows, baskets, shelters, clothing, fish traps and medicines derived from salicin in the willow's bark, the original aspirin. Because of it's flexibility when green (one reason it was used for shelters), I was able to bend this curved branch straight before boring it out, it then springing back to it's original shape. This technique is possible on other woods as well, but easiest when working with willow. SOLD price includes U.S. shipping cost, "How to Play and Care For Your Dryad Flute" booklet, a lined felt drawstring flute bag and a quality guarantee. Home Page About Dryad Flutes On The Marsh Under the Oaks Butterfly Blue Schedule Living Lightly Available Flutes Gallery Quality Testimonials Green Branches |