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"Jerry,
Many thanks once again with providing me with such a beautiful
flute in sound and esthetics. The quality is outstanding. Recently
I've had the opportunity to play various flutes with great disappointments
as yours surpasses all. You are truly an artist who creates outstanding
flutes with recording quality sounds. God Bless you and
your hands, while I look forward to purchasing from you again,
Thanks,"
~~ Eduardo
Arce
Internet
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Missouri, U.S.A. |
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"I'm
crazy about the flute.
I have another F# by a well-known maker, which is very nice,
but it has a much more windy or breathy sound than yours. Yours
has a fantastically pure sound, just like butter. I could play
the low note all day just to listen to it. Many thanks!
Your friend,"
~~ Lance Porter
Internet
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Bradenton, FL U.S.A. |
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"I have received the flute and
I'm really enjoying it.
I'm playing in a native Tahitian group with a nasal flute and
know we can make improvisation with Tahitian flute and Indian
native flute together.
In the next few weeks I will order another flute, perhaps a double.
Thanks a lot."
~~ Stephane
Milon
Internet Customer
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Your flute will be tuned using an electronic tuner to ensure
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Not electronically altered ~ Flute
Sound Samples
The natural rich warm sound that comes only from an instrument
made from wood, touches the soul of all those who hear it. It
is our experience that each individual responds to different
keys. Discovering which key calms you, is easy on our website.
Our sound samples DO NOT have any effects added to them. Our
flutes sound exactly like this naturally (Clear, Crisp, Loud,
Non-breathy, & No air hiss). Our flutes will sound this
way for you when you play them at home. Your flute will produce
this rich, clean quality sound and have tremendous volume, without
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The 5 most important criteria are:
1. Playing Ease
2. Sound Quality
3. Volume
4. Pitch
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1. Playing Ease
Your
flute should be very responsive and not require "special"
handling to perform well. Playing the 1/2 holes should be easy
for you. A well crafted flute will perform with ease.
Your first flute should conform to you, not you to it.
Simply put, if it's uncomfortable for you to play, you won't
play. If this is your first flute, choose the right size flute
for your hands, you should be able to cover and uncover the finger
holes easily without cramping or stretching. After you have been
playing awhile, you can learn to stretch and get a bigger flute.
Finger Hole
Distance ~ Spreading Your Fingers
Jerry is playing a Medium
Size Flute ~ Key of A.
Lisa is playing a Large Size Flute ~ Key of E
Notice how much closer together the finger holes are on the medium
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The size of
the flute that is right for you
depends on several things.
Questions to Ask Yourself
1. Is this your
1st flute?
2. What size hands do you have? ie... a small woman or a 6 foot
tall man?
3. Do you play other instruments?
4. Do you work in a profession that encourages limberness and
dexterity in your fingers? ie... Are you used to stretching your
fingers?
Talk with us, we can help you decide which flute size will be
right for you. Phone: 1-417-535-6032, Email: Jerry@fretwellflutes.com.
2. Sound Quality
Your
flute should have a clear, non-breathy, non-hissy voice. The
notes should sound solid and clean. Ask to hear sample flutes
played before you buy. Any flute will sound "surreal"
with effects, like reverb or chorus added to it. Ask to hear
the flute without effects added. You want to hear the flute played
without the aid of a microphone. Listen to the sound samples
of our flutes on our website. Call us and we will play for you
over the phone. 1-417-535-6032.
3. Volume
Without
any electronic aid, you should be able to play your flute at
a loud volume or a soft volume. A well crafted flute will do
this. You will be able to play the flute we make for you at a
loud or soft volume without the aid of a microphone.
4. Pitch
Standard
A440 pitch is important if you want to play
along with any other instrument. Being musicians, we feel it desirable
to play our flutes along with other instruments. You can too.
We make use of an electronic tuner while making our flutes. We
will tune your flute to standard A440.
5. Guarantee
Your
flute maker should offer you an unconditional guarantee.
If you are not completely satisfied with the quality craftsmanship
and/or the quality voice of your flute, they should offer to
replace your flute or refund your purchase price. We provide
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Ordering
Your Flute |
Your flute will
be made especially for you, when you place your order. You can click on a
link below and learn about each size of flute.
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perfect fit for you, call 1-417-535-6032 or email us. We'd love to hear
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"Hello
Jerry,
I received
the low
F# flute
that you made for me a couple of months ago. I have looked at
it, handled it, and played it for a little over two months and
just want to let you know that I am very happy.
I wanted it
made out of Bloodwood, which you did. It is very beautiful
and the sound is wonderful. I was concerned that the sound would
be too harsh because of the hardness of the wood; but that simply
isn't the case. The sound is clear but simply glorious.
In appearance,
it is everything I wanted. Beautiful grain and finish, which
pleases my eyes and make it more enjoyable to play. I display
it safely behind the glass doors of a cabinet where I can enjoy
looking at it every time I pass by.
I have gotten
pretty good at playing it too! I know this because my dog doesn't
hide behind my recliner any more. I'm still using only 5 holes
but practicing various techniques to make a verity of sounds
and effects.
I was also
very pleased with the entire transaction. You provided me with
information so that I could choose the correct flute for me.
You delivered it in great condition when promised.
The first
thing I did was to break out my electronic tuner and checked
the tuning of each hole. You did a great job there too.
It was nice
dealing with both you and Lisa. I would highly recommend you
and your fretwell flutes.
Thanks again
and wishing you the best."
~~ Dan Jarrell
Internet
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U.S.A. |
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