Crafted from domestic walnut, a hardwood, the flute is sealed with non-toxic oils which give it a clear, bright voice – especially on the high notes.
The Red Tail Hawk flute is a good accompaniment flute for the Contra Bass “G” flute and the Pocket Flute in the key of “G”. Being a very versatile key, it plays well with other instruments and works well with many different styles of music expression – Native style, romantic, blues, jazz, etc…
This wooden flute is best for those with medium to larger hands.
The flute is tuned in the key of “G” minor and can also be played in the relative major diatonic scale in the key of “A#”/”Bb”.
It is a 6-hole flute. The 3rd hole from the top of the flute (known as the 6th hole) is covered with a leather tie, giving you the option to use it as a 6-hole or a 5-hole flute.
This flute is 21.25 inches (about 54 cm) long.
