COPLEY

Our instruments are tapered bore "simple system" flutes based on originals made in England during the 1800's, with the greatest influence being the flutes made by Hawkes and Son of London. The design has been adapted to give the characteristics sought after by players Irish Traditional Music. Our flutes achieve a balance of tone, volume, and flexibility throughout the 2 1/2 octave range. The standard flute is pitched in the key of D and tuned to concert pitch (A440) with a tuning slide to adjust the tuning to compensate for weather conditions or playing style. The keyless D flute design is suitable for the great majority of Irish traditional music, as you can play in the keys of D, G, and the related minor keys. We also offer flutes in the keys of C, E flat, F and G. The F flute uses the design of an 8-key Hawkes and Son flute made in Ebonite around the very early 1900's... Our material of choice for wooden flutes is African Blackwood because of its hardness, moisture resistance, and..

Primary location: Loveland United States