Flutes and Penny Whistles

Flutes go way back. Genesis 4:21 says that Jubal was the father of the harp and the pipe. A flute found in a cave in Germany made from a bird bone was at the same layer as mammoth bones.

Flutes take me on mini vacations. They hook me up instantly to a creative flow. Flute playing resets me, calms me, makes me sing and dance inside. And suddenly I am not playing the flute but the flute is playing me. Sometimes through my spirit and soul. I hear the music right before I play it. Playing has become effortless. It is just wonderful and refreshing.

What others are saying: Dear Erik, thank you from heart for the touching music you share with us and for the wonderful flutes you create. Thank you for enriching my life with your creations. I play flutes for more than 35 years and I do have instruments from literally all over the world in whatever variation one may think of - but yours are my favorites and that's not said to flatter you, but because it really is
the truth. Your flutes are like living creatures that have a soul within them and playing them feels like connecting with a realm beyond reality. Thank you! Have a great new year & be blessed,
Simone in Germany, January 6, 2020

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Penny Whistles

The 11 1/2 inch concert tuned D Whistle is the most played and favored in Celtic circles. It is great for Irish music, folk music and contemporary Christian music. It plays easily in D major, E minor, G and B minor. The D can get intense up in the second octave...

Penny Whistles - In Carbon Fiber

After much research and development with Carbon Fiber for space, aviation, sports, boating and the music world, nano technology arrived at Erik the flutemaker's. The ancient became the new. Carbon, the building block of living things now can sing in your hands. I have found Carbon Fiber to be warm to...

Arabian Penny Whistle - In Carbon Fiber

Easy to blow and create music because of its exotic melodic scale. The Arabian Whistle is concert tuned in the key of C which allows you to play with others professionally in A440 and plays nicely with drums. This exotic sounding penny whistle is 13 inches long, has a pinkie hole and...

Double Flute

This is a Double Penny Whistle. An amazing instrument when covering 3 holes with one hand and 4 holes with the other. As you go up and down the scale it becomes a magical instrument in the ears and hearts of your audience. See my simple tutorial on this...

Kiowa Inspired Love Flute

This is a restful and creative flute that is great for beginners because it is easy to blow and easy to create with. It has a 5 hole pentatonic scale which always sounds great. Every Kiowa Inspired Love Flute is different. When I pick your flute I simply pick the best...

The Old World Flute Set

Get 5 ancient sounding world flutes in a great flute bag. A great way to jump into the world of flute music! In the Flute Set you will find the following flutes: Oriental, Arabian, Harmonic Minor, Major and Exotic Egyptian. For free Youtube lessons on the Oriental, Arabian, Major and...

The Japanese In-Sen

The Story: I stepped out of a room in my shop and a dusty basket full of stuff fell to the floor behind me. I turned around to see what had happened and cleaned up. But from inside that basket a discarded flute was still laying on the floor. I...

Oriental Flute

My 21 1/2 inch side-blown Oriental flute is inspired by the end blown Japanese Shakuhachi - a deep, rich, enchanting, meditative flute with a pentatonic scale. In Japan the Shakuhachi was played by the Samurai who could no longer carry their swords by government decree. So they made the flute out...

Oriental Flute in D - In Carbon Fiber

This is a nice 23 inch, side blown, thin pentatonic flute, concert tuned in D, giving 2 octaves. Carbon Fiber will not crack and can be played in extreme temperatures. It is the All Terrain Asian Flute for today's rugged traveler's musical need. Free tutorials on the Oriental flute can...

End Blown Oriental Flute

Only 2 left. They have some natural curves. This is a rich, enchanting pentatonic flute with a mystical voice that plays well in 1 1/2 to 2 octaves. Using the Andean Quena notch to get sound and the Japanese Shakuhachi tuning. Playing tip: One needs to keep a soft grin, lift...

Deep Shakuhachi

This is a deep, rich and wide Shakuhachi that is approximately 24 inches long. Using the end blown notch of the easier Quena. This is a big flute so it is recommended for a large hand span. I try to make them to play in 2 octaves but some play...

The Chinese Flute

Takes me to a misty, Oriental sunrise, where the music seems to be the soul of ancient China. Finding a place with great acoustics, or playing with reverb, will take you to this enchanting moment. This 12 1/2 inch side blown flute was born in my shop when I was asked...

Egyptian Flute

My Egyptian Flute has an ancient, theatrical presence that drops you into a forgotten time. It is one of my favorite flutes and seems to rewire the brain. This flute is great for meditating, for improvising and for dramatic effect in storytelling. To me, this flute is my "Jesus Flute"....

Egyptian Flute - In Carbon Fiber

The new has met the old. This is a professionally tuned D, side blown flute with an ancient voice. Made from Carbon Fiber, this 23 inch flute has 4 top holes and a back hole. It is inspired from the 5000 year old Egyptian Ney seen on pyramid walls. Recommended for...

Arabian Flute - Natural

You just crossed the desert with your camel and dismounted at the oasis. You are handed sweet cool tea. In the breeze the palm trees are moving and are full of dates. The sun just set and a shadow crosses the land, you hear an exotic voice and feel a chill....

The Mid-Eastern Flute Set

Includes 5 Mid-Eastern sounding flutes, and a travel flute bag. 1) The Arabian Penny Whistle: Made from a carbon fiber body and a great head joint and concert tuned in C. Easy to blow and lots of fun. 2) Egyptian Flute: Side blown like blowing across a bottle. Inspired by...

The Incredible Vivaldi Minor

The Vivaldi Minor Flute has a distinct old world renaissance voice. It is very creative and easy to improvise with. This 15 1/2 inch creative harmonic minor flute carries a classical anointing that draws you into a dreamy place where composition and entertainment flow effortlessly. This is one of my favorite...

The Counselor

The Counselor is a 17 inch harmonic minor flute finished both in dark and in natural bamboo. These flutes have a soothing-comforting voice that helps one to de-stress. It will best fit a larger hand. (For a medium size hand look at the Vivaldi flute.) The Counselor has a protective...

Brazilian Major

The 16 inch, Brazilian Major was named after my best flute made during my time in Brazil in 1972. This is a concert-tuned G major flute, which also plays easily in A minor and C. This flute is a great tool for a musician and has a very pleasant medium...

The Calypso Flute

The Calypso Flute is a 14 inch major scale fife. It is a fun flute. The professionally tuned one is good to play with others in Bb major, C minor and Eb. The one tuned to itself is good to play by yourself. This side blown flute is easy to...

Ice Age Flute

After the announcement of the discovery of what might be the oldest instrument in the world, I felt quite inspired to look into it and try to bring a semblance of it to my customers. The original flute was found in a cave in Germany and said to be around...

Andean Quena

This is a professionally concert tuned G major Quena. Will play in Am, C and Em also. The 15 inch Quena is "The Flute" of South America and captures the musical heart of the ancient peoples of the Andes Mountains. It is a really fun flute that can musically cry...

Meditation Flute

Tranquil, deep, and meditative with an enchanting exotic scale. The 22 1/2 inch Meditation Flute is a Natural Bamboo. finish. Fire treated with bees wax, sanded and bound. The Story: This intriguing flute was born in 1975. Just at the very moment I was about to open 2 small holes on this new...

End Blown Anasazi Flute

This is a 24 inch deep and mellow, mysterious end blown flute. Recommended for a larger hand span. History: The Anasazi Flute is inspired by 2 flutes found bound together in a Pueblo cliff dwelling in 1931 by a man looking for pottery to sell to museums. The 2 end blown flutes were...

Side Blown Anasazi Flute

This is a deep, mellow and mysterious side blown flute. 27 to 35 inches long Recommended for a larger hand span. History: The Anasazi Flute is inspired by 2 long flutes found bound together in a Pueblo cliff dwelling in 1931 by a man looking for pottery to sell to museums. The 2 end...

Deep Forest Flute

RICH-MELODIC-MEDITATIVE-FUN! This is a deep side blown flute with an easy-to-play harmonic scale that plays in 1 1/2 octaves. The Deep Forest Flute comes in presently in the Natural Bamboo and range from 30 inches to around 36 inches. The holes are pretty close so a medium hand is fine. If your arms...

Low D Whistle with Carbon Fiber body

A dream come true! For many years, numerous customers have asked me to make a Low D Whistle. But the skill to make this has eluded me until now. Made with a Carbon Fiber Body, this 22 3/4" long instrument is the result of hard work, engineering and craftsman skills...

The Deep D Egyptian Whistle with Carbon Fiber body

Our newest creation! Easy to blow and easy to create amazing music. My Deep Egyptian Whistle has an ancient, theatrical presence that drops you into a forgotten time and seems to rewire the brain. This 23 inch whistle is great for meditating, for improvising and for dramatic effect in storytelling. The...