Native American Style Triple Flute - Key of E
$850 USD — available now.
The Ash Wood Triple Flute in the key of E is a three-bore Native American style flute producing a full harmonic chord on every note. E is one of the more commonly played keys in the Native American flute tradition, making this a practical choice for players who want to join others or play along with recordings. Ash is an uncommon choice for flute-making, which gives this instrument a distinct character both visually and acoustically. Tuned to E at 440 Hz, this flute sits in a comfortable mid-to-upper register with a bright, open sound. The triple-bore construction layers three voices into a single chord centered on E, adding depth and resonance that a solo bore can't produce. E is widely compatible with other instruments and keys, making this flute functional in a range of musical contexts beyond solo or ceremonial playing. Ash is a hard, dense hardwood with a pronounced open grain and strong figured patterns. It's used extensively in tool handles and sporting goods because of its strength and resistance to shock — properties that also make it dimensionally stable in a wind instrument. Tonally, ash tends toward the brighter end of the hardwood spectrum, with good projection and a clear, crisp attack. Ash's hardness makes it more demanding to work than softer domestic woods — drilling clean holes and shaping the slow air chamber requires sharp tooling and deliberate technique. The open grain also means the interior surfaces need careful sealing to prevent air leakage that would compromise voicing. As with any triple flute, balancing the three bores so they speak evenly and respond at the same breath pressure is the central challenge of the build. Done well, the result is a chord that sounds like a single unified voice rather than three competing tones.
Specifications
- Triple chamber
- Key of E
- Scale: minor pentatonic
- Register: mid
- Triple Flute
- Key of E
- Ash
- 440 HZ
- Bison Leather