Native American Style F Sharp Flute |Large Sized| Iron Stained Cedar
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$139.00
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Meet our Iron Stained Cedar Native American Style F Sharp Flute
This is a Native American style F sharp flute made of western red cedar with a natural, iron stain applied to darken the wood into a rich black color. This transparent stain allows the beautiful wood grain to show through adding character to the flute. Our iron stained flutes are made from the same wood as our heartwood cedar flutes, they are only different in appearance. Both colors of Basic flute have the same careful tuning and voicing as our more expensive flutes.
This is the lowest sounding and largest of the three keys of Basic flute we offer. Though they might take a little more practice for beginners, the low and soothing voice of these flutes keeps people hooked. This flute is a wonderful next step for those who have worked with the key of G flute already. Many people with larger hands can play these flutes with some practice. They are also a great choice for people who play other instruments that require finger stretching like the piano, guitar, or clarinet.
The Stellar Basic F# flute (that hashtag is actually a Sharp symbol in musical notation) is tuned to feature the pentatonic minor scale. This is the most common tuning for modern Native American flutes to be tuned to. This scale is wonderful for those who claim to be “non musical” (That isn’t; a real thing! You just haven’t found the right instrument!) because it sounds good almost any way you play it! This allows the flute player to zone out and play in an unstructured way. Native American flutes are categorized by a unique two chamber design with a piece that is tied on top of the flute to channel the air. This design makes them much easier to play than other kinds of flute. Our flutes are tuned to the universal standard 440hz concert tuning which means that they are compatible with most other instruments.
Measurements
Measurements
This flute is 24 inches long with a 7/8 inch bore. The fingering holes are (from center to center) approximately 1 1/8 inch apart. The distance from the mouth end of the flute to the first finger hole is approximately 10 ¾ inches.
Is This The Right Flute For Me?
Is This The Right Flute For Me?
About Native American style flutes in the key of F#
Native American style flutes in the key of F# have a low and soothing voice. They are a great key for beginners however might not be a good choice for someone with small hands. The fingering hole stretch is a little longer on and F# flute then it is on a G or an A flute.
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We offer free lifetime support and repairs on all of our flutes, and we are happy to exchange your flute if it isn't the right fit for you. Buy with confidence and start your flute playing journey today!
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Detailed Instructions & QuickStart Guide
What's Included With Each Flute?
Our greatest hope is that you will be successful with your new flute. That is why each of our flutes is accompanied by an instructional booklet with care, maintenance, and playing guidance as well as a quick start pamphlet to get you off to a good start right out of the box! Our skilled and artistic team has even illustrated some of the most important information for those of you that are feeling too excited to read the instructions! ( believe me, I understand!)
A Very Special Wood
Learn About Western Red Cedar
All of the flutes in this picture are made from the same wood, western red cedar. This is the wood that all of our beginner flutes and many of our Premiere flutes are made from. The “heartwood” flutes are made from unstained cedar meaning that we have only applied varnish and no color altering stains or paints to the flute. The “iron stained” flutes on the other hand do have a natural vinegar and steel wool stain applied which reacts with the tannins in the wood to darken the flute to an opaque black color.
We love western red cedar not only for it’s cultural significance, but also for the wonderful warmth and resonance the wood brings to the voice of each flute regardless of color or stain.
Here in the PNW the western red cedar tree is considered sacred. Our indigenous peoples use it for everything from weaving baskets to making canoes. To honor this special wood, not a single piece of our cedar scrap or dust is thrown in the landfill. We use even the small pieces for our blocks, to heat our homes, and to mulch our gardens.
Handmade Polar Fleece Logo Flute Bag with Shoulder Strap and Drawstring
$35.00
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Meet our fluffy and protective polar fleece Native American flute bags! Now available in olive green and black. These bags are lovingly handmade to protect your flute and offer a convenient way for you to take it along on nature walks or other adventures. Our flute bags feature an embroidered Stellar logo patch, a durable nylon shoulder strap and belt loop, a black leather drawstring and colorful wooden bead for closure.
When placing your order, leave your size preference or flute key in the order comments. We will always match the bag to the flute ordered unless stated otherwise. We select our medium bags when the size is unspecified because they fit the largest range of flutes.
Our We offer our flute bags in three different sizes, small, medium, and large. Our small bags are ideal for key of A flutes. Our medium bags are ideal for flutes in the key of G, F#, F, and E. Our large bags fit our D, Bass C and Bass B flutes.
If your flute is not made by us, please include measurements in the comment section.
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Joe Vail Amazing flute. Price range is reasonable. Craftsmanship is decent. For never playing an instrument I am able to learn easily with this flute in F#
misty mountain and the shire sound good on it, although I have trouble with one or two high notes and squeaks. But that's a user problem.
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Ken Sul I really like the flute. High quality well made. I bought the "F" with the dark finish. I play guitars & wanted to try one. It will take a little while. I will not be hanging upside down in some mountain hideout serenading the gods. It will take a few beers for that to happen. I will practice until I can play "How Sweet Thou Art" &
"Amazing Grace". I speak some Navajo & Spanish.....Maybe that will help! ha ha. You people also have "Lily". What a sweetheart! Don't ever let her go. Sure glad I found Stellar! I just didn't feel right without throwing a little Navajo & Comanche. UGH!
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Ryan Great product! Looks and sounds great.
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Elisa Maya I'm pleased with my new flute. It has a very good sound, is loud, and the best part is that it is very light. Besides, has an amazing presentation; the wood has a lovely color, and the finish highlights its aesthetic. Thank you for your dedication to this musical instrument of life.
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Clive Kingsley Although happy with the flute, I have conflicting views over its having a wider than average hole in mouthpiece ( and corresponding overall diameter for air.
This seems to result in ease for control of ‘effects’ .. but which also can make it more difficult to maintain pure tone and control of lowest note especially… so overall needs more experience or practice.. some flutes which use smaller diameter mouthpiece are easier to control.. but may be limited for expression and volume.
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coral I have 3 Stellar flutes now… They have become the flutes I play when I’m out in the park and don’t want too much attention from those arround me. Their lovely soothing, organic voices blend in well with nature.
They are also very elegant looking flutes, and the fact that they are very light is also a big plus for me. I am very happy with them as an addition to my flute collection.
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PETER BLAIR I am total beginner.
But in only 1.5 weeks of practicing, I am able to make this flute sing with surprising resonance and vibrato.
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J. Just what I wanted. Fast service. Great folks to do business with.
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John Lawrence another flute from Stellar and another happy customer love the color of this flute the sound and playing it really nice flute Big thanks to Lily and everyone at Stellar
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Don Oliver Great flute f sharp now looking for a deeper sound like the grandfather what do you have. The videos are great the YouTube videos are great and informative I recommend the Stellar flute and their family owned company
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Francoise A beautiful well made flute.
Both flutes I have purchased are thoughtfully made. I’m enjoying learning on this one and know it will last me well past the learning phase.
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Greg Very easy to play.
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Mike Beautiful flute that sounds just as nice. Great packaging and arived in just a few days.
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Kendall Read Lovely instrument, excellent service and she seems to really like the horse totem.... she swapped it in even before finishing it off. The flute has a mesmerizing sound. thank you.
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J mazz This is my second Stellar flute. It is well made. it has a very clean voice. I know I will enjoy it for a long time to come
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Andrew Moore Hi Guys, the flute arrived quickly and is great. I just need to put the time in to become better. Very satisfied, thank you
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Tecora Beautiful Flute Love it. Service was great I received my Flute within a couple of days. Great people to work with. ❤️
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Syd Turner Thank you for the wonderful flute! I love the sound of the F#, despite the fact it is a little breathier than I expected. It is a well made instrument with a beautiful finish. The only way to make it better would be to have a more decorative block, or choice of blocks. I'm looking forward to adding another Stellar Flute to my collection in the future.
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David Wikstrom Amazing experience, especially for a first time flute player and purchaser. I've been set up with everything, instructions, guides, and tips. It's been awesome and the flute sounds amazing.
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Jerry Bierman I just received my new flute, F#, it is my first bass flute that I have played. I like the low mellow tone of the flute, very pleasant. The one thing that I did notice, is that I cannot reach the high notes as on my A and B keyed flutes. Otherwise, it was a good investment.
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R. Brooks My new flute came sooner than I expected. Pleasant surprise. Packaging was excellent and the flute was in excellent condition. I had a few questions and Lily Wilcox responded to me within 24 hours. I needed a little addition to my flute and was willing to pay for it; however, Lily mailed it to me at no charge. I could not be happier with my new flute, the responsiveness and service. Thank you, Lily. Randy
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John Sanner I found this basic flute very easy to play and the appearance exceeded my expectations. Having it signed and dated by the maker is a real plus.
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Gaetan Patry I have finally received my flute, the wight surprise me.
But not as much as the sound…Wow so smooth and peaceful.
Next, I will decorate it with Birthday gem, between the 4 Hole at the end and another one bigger in front of the Bird.
Finally, yes because it takes me almost 3 years to be able to get $$ to buy it.
My retirement 65 years old so it is my own gift.
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Patricia H. I'm a beginner so I'm unable to comment on the tone of the flute. However, the craftsmanship is exquisite. Once I learn to play the flute I know that it will become a dear friend to me. I will be playing the flute as part of sound healing and Reiki sessions for animals.
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Lynn Sharpe I recently was looking into Native American Flutes and stumbled across a local woodturner's creations at a local shop. Fell in love immediately but had bought bamboo flutes and cracked one badly (rookie mistake). Now that I know more about maintenance and repair, I was ready to spend a little more and decided on Stellar. It was shipped the next day! It arrived in excellent condition and I love it! I also appreciate all the information provided with the flute, very helpful!
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Enrica thank you for this beautiful flute. It is exactly what I was looking for, the videos have been most helpful, the sound quality is great. I will certainly return to Stellar flutes in the future.
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Christos Gouliamtzis Exellent flute as described
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Richard Biondo Sr. I checked out the many different makes of native American flutes. I am extremely happy to have settled on this amazing stellar flute. This flute was made with much love and caring to put out an amazing beautifully made instrument. The sounds made by this flute are soothing, peaceful
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Kelly B Got this in the mail today and I am so happy! I was able to pick it up and start playing as soon as I started. Very easy to play! I was warned that this flute may be too big for me since I have smaller hands. However, I was able to get used to spreading out my fingers just after about 20 minutes of playing. The flute is also much lighter and more thin than I thought! But sounds beautiful. The outside of the flute also felt a little sticky but I think that may just be the finish and didn’t bother me. I also like that I do not need to use oil with this flute. I am excited to begin my flute journey with this beautiful flute and hope that it lasts me a long time!
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Terry Kohler I received my Stellar Flute 3 days ago, and I can't put it down. The tone and voice of this masterpiece is magnificently beautiful, and the quality of workmanship is beyond compare. I have a couple other Native American Flutes but this one has already become my favorite. I highly recommend Stellar Flutes to anyone who is thinking about a Native American Flute purchase! Stellar Flutes are Awesome!
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