Arroyo Willow Branch Flute in A
sound sample of this flute
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Measuring
18 5/8" in length, much of the bark has been left on this
6 holed
unsplit Arroyo
Willow (Salix
lasiolepis) branch flute, though though
sanded down
around the tones holes, exposing the beautiful colors of
the wood
grain. Tuned to an A minor
pentatonic scale, modes 1 & 4, it also plays the Gypsy
scale, as
heard in
the second half of the sound file. Bark
crevices and
any knot checks have been
inlaid with malachite. Elk lacing
with malachite and horn bone beads
holds
the
bird to the nest, the bird 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 amongst a wild grove of
native, Arroyo
Willow trees.
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 Available Flutes Gallery Quality Testimonials Green Branches On The Marsh Under the Oaks Butterfly Blue Schedule Living Lightly |