This modern, thin-walled wooden flute, which has been on the market since 1993, is as light as a solid-silver flute. The instrument combines the beautifully warm, refined sound of the wooden flute with the bright, brilliant sound of the metal flute.

The characteristics of the BRAUN wooden flute in comparison with those of the metal flute are:

• better carrying power and expansion of the sound
• large, warm tone, especially in the third octave
• immediate reactivity of air-column, resulting in excellent tonal response, articulation and dynamic range
• marked stability of intonation and sound in p and f
• the more flexible response improves legato playing
• wider range of timbres in all registers
• better blend with other instruments, especially in woodwind groupings

Sound samples

The basis for the exceptional quality of Braun wooden flutes and piccolos is the selection of high-grade woods. Thus only carefully-selected, well-seasoned, extremely close-grained and attractive black African grenadilla (Dalbergia melanoxylon) with excellent tonal qualities is used.

The following models are available:

Wooden flute in three sections:

Headjoint with hand-carved raised embouchure plate and inset gold chimney/riser, thin-walled body

Wooden flute with C-foot in two sections:

This construction facilitates even vibration of the entire tube as well as promoting evenness of sound between registers.

Remaining features as for the model in three sections.

Special models, such as instruments with open G-sharp key, gold-plated mechanism or other customised features can be planned and manufactured.

Pitch

Flutes and piccolos can be supplied with scales at the following pitches: a' = 440 Hz or 442 Hz or 444 Hz

The basic pitch facilitates unproblematic playing within a ± 2 Hz range, according to personal playing style.

Customising

Within a year of purchase, the instrument supplied will upon request be customised to suit the individual's personal playing style.

Accessories