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Curly Cherry Bansuri, Key of D (tonic G)

$350.00 (out of stock)

Curly Cherry Bansuri, Key of D (tonic G) with African Blackwood lip plate.

*For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool--only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to the amazing Joshua Geisler demonstrate the D/G bansuri below.

Curly Maple Mystic Blue Bansuri, Key of D (tonic G)

$350.00 (out of stock)

Mystic Blue Curly Maple Bansuri, Key of D (tonic G) with African Blackwood lip plate.

*For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool--only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to the amazing Joshua Geisler demonstrate the D/G bansuri below.

Roasted Curly Maple Bansuri, Key of B (tonic E)

$400.00 (out of stock)

Stunning piece of roasted curly maple that has been vacuum stabilized, featuring an African blackwood lip plate. Key of B, tonic E.

NOTE: This is the largest bansuri that I make, and for those who are familiar with this tuning you will know that these require quite a reach. Not recommended for beginners or players with smaller hands. If you have any doubts about the reach, contact me to discuss before purchase.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to the amazing Joshua Geisler demonstrate the B/E bansuri below.

NEW! Cherry Quena, Key of G

$275.00 (out of stock)

Cherry Quena, Key of G. New design! These quena are the result of many experiments over the years that have resulted in an instrument with superior tuning balance. Well balanced quena are nearly impossible to find, and I don’t believe you will find any quena that can match the intonation of this design.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Ashley Jarmack demonstrates quena in G!

NEW! Cherry Quenacho, Key of D

$300.00 (out of stock)

Cherry Quenacho, Key of D w/ergonomic finger hole layout for comfort (right hand on lower holes). For players with smaller hands or limited reach, these might be a bit much. You can effectively play with piper’s grip, which helps a lot.

The quenacho is a six hole flute (there is a small thumb hole that acts as a register hole, but it does not play a note) tuned to the diatonic major scale, just like the quena.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to Ashley Jarmack performing on one of these new quenacho in the video below.

NEW! Ebonite Quena, Key of G

$350.00 (out of stock)

Black Ebonite Quena, Key of G. New design! These quena are the result of many experiments over the years that have resulted in an instrument with superior tuning balance. Ebonite is a natural (non-synthetic) hard rubber valued for its stability and amazing acoustic properties, and was very popular with 19th century flute makers. If you are unfamiliar with ebonite as a material, I recommend reading my blog on the subject.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to Ashley Jarmack performing on this new quena in video below!

Cherry Basketmaker, Key of F# (right-handed)

$300.00 (out of stock)

Cherry Basketmaker, Key of F# (pentatonic major scale). For right-handed player. This is the same flute as the Basketmaker, only without a thumb hole (which is very tricky on a flute this big). This is the flute that Scott August plays in his amazing piece “Quiet Journey” which you can see below.

PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE ORDERING. This flute is not covered by my normal return policy. This is a very large flute and at least half of the players who try it cannot reach the finger holes comfortably. I will provide you detailed information to help you determine if you can play it, but once it is determined that you can reach the flute I will only consider a return on a case-by-case basis. I’m sorry to be so strict about this, but this has been a problem in the past and has obliged me to alter my policy. I get a lot of requests for this flute, but be forewarned that it is a stretch, even for tall players.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Curly Douglas Fir Basketmaker, Key of Bflat (Right-handed)

$350.00 (out of stock)

Rare Curly Douglas Fir Basketmaker, Key of Bflat for right-handed player.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

NEW! Pacific Quilted Maple Magen Avot Rim Blown Flute, Key of C (right-handed)

$300.00 (out of stock)

Pacific Quilted Maple rim blown flute featuring the Magen Avot 7-hole scale (has a thumb hole), with ergonomic hole placement for right-handed player. Beautiful and exotic tuning in the key of C. Note: the finger hole spacing makes it advisable to use the piper’s grip on the lower holes, using the little finger for the bottom hole. Fingering chart included with this tuning.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Thanks to Connor Keene for the Magen Avot sound samples!

NEW! Roasted Curly Maple Magen Avot Rim Blown Flute, Key of C (right-handed)

$325.00 (out of stock)

Roasted Curly Maple rim blown flute featuring the Magen Avot 7-hole scale (has a thumb hole), with ergonomic hole placement for right-handed player. Beautiful and exotic tuning in the key of C. Note: the finger hole spacing makes it advisable to use the piper’s grip on the lower holes, using the little finger for the bottom hole. Fingering chart included with this tuning.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Thanks to Connor Keene for the Magen Avot sound samples!

Redwood Basketmaker, Key of F# (right-handed)

$300.00 (out of stock)

Salvaged Old Growth Redwood, Key of F# (pentatonic major scale). For right-handed player. This is the same flute as the Basketmaker, only without a thumb hole (which is very tricky on a flute this big). This is the flute that Scott August plays in his amazing piece “Quiet Journey” which you can see below.

PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE ORDERING. This flute is not covered by my normal return policy. This is a very large flute and at least half of the players who try it cannot reach the finger holes comfortably. I will provide you detailed information to help you determine if you can play it, but once it is determined that you can reach the flute I will only consider a return on a case-by-case basis. I’m sorry to be so strict about this, but this has been a problem in the past and has obliged me to alter my policy. I get a lot of requests for this flute, but be forewarned that it is a stretch, even for tall players.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Bocote Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D

$600.00 (out of stock)

Bocote Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D. Weight: 386 grams

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to the incomparable Zac Zinger perfrom the traditional Kinko style honkyoku piece “Takiochi”! The sound sample is just above the embedded video (they are sort of close together).

Cherry Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D

$550.00 (out of stock)

Cherry Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D. Weight: 250 grams

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to the incomparable Zac Zinger perfrom the traditional Kinko style honkyoku piece “Takiochi”! The sound sample is just above the embedded video (they are sort of close together).

Cocobolo Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D (Domestic sale only)

$700.00 (out of stock)

Cocobolo Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D. Weight: 386 grams. Due to CITIES regulations, can only be shipped within the U.S.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to the incomparable Zac Zinger perfrom the traditional Kinko style honkyoku piece “Takiochi”! The sound sample is just above the embedded video (they are sort of close together).

NEW! East Meets West Series Baroque-style Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D

$775.00 (out of stock)

Curly Maple (stained), 1.8 Key of D. Part of the new East Meets West Series of Baroque-style Asian flutes! Inspired by the gorgeous decorative style of Baroque flutes and recorders, this is the same great wine in a new bottle (it is the same shakuhachi design with a different appearance).

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Listen to the incomparable Zac Zinger perfrom the traditional Kinko style honkyoku piece “Takiochi”!

Rare Curly Douglas Fir Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D

$750.00 (out of stock)

Gorgeous Curly Douglas Fir Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D. It is highly unusual for me to find Curly Douglas Fir in dimensions that will allow me to make a shakuhachi. It is a rare wood to begin with (not commercially available) and even more so for something like this.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Listen to the incomparable Zac Zinger perfrom the traditional Kinko style honkyoku piece “Takiochi”!

Roasted Curly Maple Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D

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Luthier grade roasted curly maple with dense figure. Weight: 247 grams.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to the incomparable Zac Zinger perfrom the traditional Kinko style honkyoku piece “Takiochi”!

Chakte Kok Xiao, Key of F/Bflat

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Chakte Kok, Key of F. Also known as Redheart. This new narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blogs: Revisiting the Xiao. and Keene on the Xiao

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Audio sample for F is pending, but in this video you can hear the F xiao being demonstrated at the 15:25 mark.

Chakte Kok Xiao, Key of F/Bflat

$550.00 Add to Cart (temporarily unavailable)
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Chakte Kok, Key of F. Also known as Redheart. This new narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blogs: Revisiting the Xiao. and Keene on the Xiao

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Audio sample for F is pending, but in this video you can hear the F xiao being demonstrated at the 15:25 mark.

Curly Douglas Fir Xiao, Key of B/E

$625.00 (out of stock)

Rare and beautiful Curly Douglas Fir, Key of B/E. This new narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blogs: Revisiting the Xiao. and Keene on the Xiao

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of B!

Curly Maple Xiao, Key of D/G

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Curly Maple, Key of D/G. This new narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blogs: Revisiting the Xiao. and Keene on the Xiao

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

Maple (faux bamboo) Xiao, Key of E/A

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Maple “faux bamboo”, key of E/A. This new narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blogs: Revisiting the Xiao. and Keene on the Xiao

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Maple (faux bamboo) Xiao, Key of E/A

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Maple “faux bamboo”, key of E/A. This new narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blogs: Revisiting the Xiao. and Keene on the Xiao

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

NEW! Curly Douglas Fir Tang Xiao, key of C/F

$625.00 (out of stock)

Curly Douglas Fir Tang Xiao, key of C/F. The Tang xiao is a variation on my existing xiao design (the bei xiao). The Tang version plays the same scale and has the same range, but it uses a different mouthpiece design. This design gives a broader tonal range and ability to bend notes. To learn more about this xiao and how it varies from my classic xiao design, you can read more on the xiao page HERE. You can also watch the video below hear it played and to see a comparison between the Tang and bei xiao designs.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute!

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

NEW! East Meets West Series, Maple Baroque-style xiao, key of D/G

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Maple, one-piece, key of D/G. Part of the new East Meets West Series of Baroque-style Asian flutes! Inspired by the gorgeous decorative style of Baroque flutes and recorders, this is the same great wine in a new bottle (it is the same new xiao design with a different appearance). This new narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blogs: Revisiting the Xiao. and Keene on the Xiao

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

NEW! East Meets West Series, Curly Maple Baroque-style xiao, 3-piece tunable, key of C/F

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Densly figured curly maple with black ebonite rings, key of C/F. Three-piece body with corked joints. The top joint provides limited tuning ability adequate to most ensemble situations. Part of the new East Meets West Series of Baroque-style Asian flutes! Inspired by the gorgeous decorative style of Baroque flutes and recorders, this is the same great wine in a new bottle (it is the same new xiao design with a different appearance). This new narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blogs: Revisiting the Xiao. and Keene on the Xiao

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of C!

NEW! East Meets West Series, Ebonite Baroque-style xiao, key of D/G

$1,050.00 Add to Cart (temporarily unavailable)
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Black ebonite xiao with resin-ivory accents, key of D/G. Three-piece body with corked joints. This new narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blogs: Revisiting the Xiao. and Keene on the Xiao

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

NEW! Roasted Curly Maple Tang Xiao, key of C/F

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Roasted Curly Maple Tang Xiao, key of C/F. The Tang xiao is a variation on my existing xiao design (the bei xiao). The Tang version plays the same scale and has the same range, but it uses a different mouthpiece design. This design gives a broader tonal range and ability to bend notes. To learn more about this xiao and how it varies from my classic xiao design, you can read more on the xiao page HERE. You can also watch the video below hear it played and to see a comparison between the Tang and bei xiao designs.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute!

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

NEW! Roasted Curly Maple Tang Xiao, key of D/G

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Roasted Curly Maple Tang Xiao, Key of D/G. The Tang xiao is a variation on my existing xiao design (the bei xiao). The Tang version plays the same scale and has the same range, but it uses a different mouthpiece design. This design gives a broader tonal range and ability to bend notes. To learn more about this xiao and how it varies from my classic xiao design, you can read more on the xiao page HERE. You can also watch the video below hear it played and to see a comparison between the Tang and bei xiao designs.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute!

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

NEW! Sapele Tang Xiao, key of C/F

$550.00 (out of stock)

Sapele Tang Xiao, key of C/F (Sapele is a Mahogany-like wood, and is not something I ordinarily stock). The Tang xiao is a variation on my existing xiao design (the bei xiao). The Tang version plays the same scale and has the same range, but it uses a different mouthpiece design. This design gives a broader tonal range and ability to bend notes. To learn more about this xiao and how it varies from my classic xiao design, you can read more on the xiao page HERE. You can also watch the video below hear it played and to see a comparison between the Tang and bei xiao designs.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute!

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

NEW! Sapele Tang Xiao, key of D/G

$550.00 (out of stock)

Sapele Tang Xiao, key of D/G. (Sapele is a Mahogany-like wood, and is not something I ordinarily stock). The Tang xiao is a variation on my existing xiao design (the bei xiao). The Tang version plays the same scale and has the same range, but it uses a different mouthpiece design. This design gives a broader tonal range and ability to bend notes. To learn more about this xiao and how it varies from my classic xiao design, you can read more on the xiao page HERE. You can also watch the video below hear it played and to see a comparison between the Tang and bei xiao designs.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute!

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Roasted Curly Maple Xiao, Key of D/G

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Roasted Curly Maple, Key of D/G. This new narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blogs: Revisiting the Xiao. and Keene on the Xiao

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

Stained Boxwood Xiao, Key of F/Bflat

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Genuine boxwood (Buxus sempervirens), stained, Key of F. Boxwood is a wonderful wood for flutes, but it is very costly (which is reflected in the price). Finding pieces long enough to make a xiao is not easy!

This new narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blogs: Revisiting the Xiao. and Keene on the Xiao

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu).

Audio sample for F is pending, but in this video you can hear the F xiao being demonstrated at the 15:25 mark.