It is easy to get confused when considering what flute to purchase when it is your first time. There are many questions you may have. Below are some of the frequently asked questions of the new flute player:


• Is there a guarantee?
  • We are so confident in our product meeting and exceeding your expectations, that we guarantee your satisfaction of your new flute completely. If you are unsatisfied with your new instrument, simply return the flute to Woodsounds with in 15 days and we will refund the purchase price of the flute immediately. Your flute is also guaranteed in workmanship for one year. Additional information is available on the "Players Resources" page.
• What pitch should my first flute be?
  • Often used flute pitches are Mid G-4, Mid A-4, and High C-5. The Mid G-4 is the lowest pitch of the three. The A flute is a little higher than the G and the High C-5 is quite a bit higher than the G. Many people tend to prefer the lower pitched flutes. G is an excellent choice as it is easy to play for 80% of poeple. As the flute goes higher, the size of the flute gets smaller and the distance between the finger holes gets shorter. A Mid A-4 is great for someone who is concerened about being able to reach the finger holes and/or like a little higher flute. The High C-5 is excellent choice for someone who is really concerned about being able to cover the holes, has arthritis, and/or likes a higher pitched flute. We understand that this can be a difficult choice. First, please understand that if you order the flute and it does not work right for you, you can switch out to a different pitch. If you would like to talk with someone about a different pitch, please call (888) 803-3529 or email us through the use of our contact form.
• What is tuning should I start with?
  • The most common tuning for the Native American style flute is a minor pentatonic scale. This scale is wonderful to play as through the Basic scale you can play notes in any combination and they sound great. The G flute on this page is a pentatonic minor tuned flute. With the Minor tuning flute it is also easy to play a chormatic scale. This leads a player to be able to play two Major scales and many other scales, though the finger can be tricky on some of these scales.
• Why are there alternate tunings like the Medicine Man, Hitzaz and Myan?
  • There are many other tunings that a Native Flute can be tuned to. These different tunings make a play different notes for than the Minor tuning when the fingers are lifted. This can be a lot of fun and an excellent way to break through a creative block. Typically I recommend that person have several years experince with the Minor tuning before they take on am=n alternate tune flute.
• What wood should my flute be made from?
  • We at Woodsounds love the beautiful varieties of grain and color available in wood. There are so many wonderful choices. You will likely want to experience some of this variety. For the first flute, we recommend Aromatic Cedar as it has a low cost of entry, produces a good sound, and is forgiving for the player. It is also a renewable wood source and produces flutes that are as beautiful to look at as they are to hear. You are welcome to choose any of our flutes instead of the Cedar flute and we can make you a custom First Flute Package. If you would like to talk with someone about a different woods, please call (888) 803-5889 or email through the use our contact form. How will I learn to play the flute? Each First Flute flute comes with a DVD instruction that contains information on putting your flute together, playing your flute, and the general care of the flute titled Journey with the Native American Flute. This is a comprehensive instructional that also contains five songs for playing on your flute.
• Does the flute come with a flute bag?
  • All Woodsounds flutes comes with a soft embroidered flute bag. For optimum portection, we do recommend that you purchase or make a hard case to put the flute in while traveling. Oregon Flute Store is an excellent source of high quality hard flute cases. Good back country cases can be made from a PVC or ABS tube with one closed end and one end that has a srew cap. These DIY hard cases can be made water tight. I have used one while kyacking. The case was floating in water while boating. Yet was in perfect condition when camp was reached.
• Is the flute difficult to care for?
  • Your Woodsounds flute is very low maintenance. The finish and construction are such that the only care needed is wiping the flute clean with a soft microfiber or cotton cloth and removing the excess water from the instrument. Additional information is available on the "Players Resources" page.
  • How will my flute ship?
  • Your flute will ship in the Woodsounds Double Walled Safe Shipping system. The flute will be in its flute bag and buble wraped into a heavy duty craft tube. This will then be bubble wrapped into a cardboard box. It has proven to be a great way to ship and can be used as a flute case later. Typically we ship through UPS ground. If you need a different shipping method, please call (888) 803-5889 or email use our contact form.

Even people with small or arthritic hands can play the flute! The High C Aromatic Cedar flute is an excellent choice for you if your hands are on the small side or are arthritic. This flute is also a flute with a joyful pleasing sound. The flute will look very much like the flute you have seen pictured in the advertisement above. Please click on the Buy Now button below to purchase this flute.