Kung Fu Flute

[DJotterfield]

I got one of these about a year ago, and it's beautiful, exactly what I had been searching for. I used to play clarinet and I was wanting a woodwind to play around with. Mine seems a bit flatter than the one you're playing here (or maybe it's just my playing). Quite difficult to hit the higher register also (again maybe just me). I keep it around my living room and everyone that comes to visit spots it almost immediately and has to give it a try. Fun times.

[MrMinimalSWN]

did you add reverb to your recordings?

[kryss1995]

Inner peace. ♥

[cesaretibr]

My Kung Fu Flute has arrived in Brazil couple days ago! It is pretty simple to play, sounds rich and deep, and the Sakura design fits perfectly with the flute style. I cannot be happier with a flute as I am with this one! Serious, just blow inside and go up and down the scale and the flute plays as you have years of practice! Thanks Erik!

[Zu232Ri1]

El sonido de la flauta cuando se llega a ese nivel ..no tiene ni partitura ni esta en una orquestta ni nada por el estilo.Es el alma de la persona materializada en música en este caso en armonia con la naturaleza.Simplemente conmobedor y paz interior

[crunchmaster9000]

Everybody loves

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Kung Flute Fighting

[shjakes]

This is so calming…wish I had this music when my 'meltdown' started….

[yukitam811]

so peaceful ,when i hear this song !so beautiful

[bigqdogg2255]

beautiful sound. sounds like you either took some classes from god or you borrowed his musical notes :)

[gabinus1]

like what you are doing keep up the good work...hope to get mine soon!

[Monkeystalk]

Beautiful!

Say, is there a significant difference in sound between the flute played cross and the one played straight?

[GrannyTenderstone]

Very lovely. but might I suggest you correct both misspellings of Carradine? just sayin' LOL. I loved that man!

[SavageInsight]

Have you ever worked with metal? I'd love something strong and resonant, as sturdy as any fine sword yet sweet in spirit like water and bells yet so pure it's like a chlid's night sky of stars with a beautiful deep, dark blue-purple lacquer that flashes a brighter shade where it shines Something to play "The Inner Light" , Princess Mononoke, Si Behg Si Mohr, even Twinkle Twinkle with and makes people come so alive, a sound like stars n.n

[Seductorwolf]

hey, do you send products to Brazil?

[cesaretibr]

@Seductorwolf (EN-US) Yes! He ships to Brazil! Just the shipment cost is a bit higher! Can't wait the mine arrives! (PT-BR) Sim! Ele manda para o Brasil! Apenas o custo de envio é um pouch maps alto! Mal posso emperor para a minha chegar!

[folkflutist]

@spudfilms1 and @Kurt5000Cobain

erktheflutemaker(dot)com

[spudfilms1]

Where can I buy?

[kiraangel84]

i love listening to your sound, hope to be like you one day

[Kurt5000Cobain]

Which size should i have on the Kung Fu Flute Bag,Erik?

Please Answer :D

[theflutemaker]

@Kurt5000Cobain We dont make a bag for this one. Sorry!

[Kurt5000Cobain]

@theflutemaker Ok,Where can i get one?

[the1mightygod]

@Ambient1100 thanks buddy haha

[freakazoid5359]

@darksideka I am a beginner myself, however I am also a Trumpet player so I'm quite used to using my chops. I have had the flute for a few weeks now and I already have a good feel for it. Good luck.

[darksideka]

@freakazoid5359 Thank you, Do i need at least a basic knowledge or can you learn as you go as they say,

[darksideka]

@freakazoid5359 Also if you got this same flute did it come with the strap attached?

[theflutemaker]

@darksideka yup the stap comes with it. Erik

[darksideka]

To any players here would this Flute be advisable for a beginner? With no experience or knowledge of scales and whatnot, but a lot of patience? Thanks in advance

[Creepo85]

@darksideka

To answer your question, yes I would advise this flute for a beginner. I just got my hands on this flute about a month ago and I have had no previous experience playing any type of flute, but I was still able to play it right away. And the scale is melodic, so you get a good sound just by going up and down it one hole at a time.

[cesaretibr]

@darksideka Yes... watch the video "Oriental Flute" from Erik and you will see how easy to play it is. Just go up and down the scale and assume a soft grin mouth position and act as you are spit out watermelon seeds. As stronger you play, as higher octave you reach. As soft you play, as melodic and relax songs you produce. Go ahead up and down the scales and you will see in few days you will improvise very nice songs!

[freakazoid5359]

Playing mine now, I can't put it down.

[dipsettt18]

ahhhhhhhhhhh i cant wait til mine comes!!

[poshnsheek]

sounds beautiful i want one!

[LeDiSmAn96]

What is the name of that flute?

[nowhere8]

Ok ok, that was cool.

[william666lane]

Heey I've been looking everywhere for plans on how to make a 4 foot flute, for measurements and all that like how many holes, diameters and things like that.

I really want to self teach myself flute, but on one with a nice sound. My mediums are wood and music, I thought I could combine the two. So any tips for a person who wants to make one of these with proper pitches and all that?

[Mockatt]

@william666lane That is one long flute! Use the Flutomat Javascript Flute Designer.

[skullfaced5555]

i made a flute once

actually made couple of flutes

but one of them was my best work

it worked perfectly, at first

but then after few months it stopped working

do you have any explanation why?

if you do, do you know how i could fix it?

please tell me 

[theflutemaker]

@skullfaced5555 A bug hole or small crack will affect a flutes playing.

[skullfaced5555]

@theflutemaker

thank you very much it is very helpful

[jj987987987]

@skullfaced5555 I kind of problem you have, can't make any sound? or the sound is not accurate anymore?

[skullfaced5555]

beautiful designe i am truly inspired

[Steelthebest]

Your song Clear my soul.

[SpearWieldingOctopus]

The best job in the world, he has. mm hmm.

[abk276]

i want one

[FULLMOONINDUSTRIES]

Respect~

[Theolabbot]

Thinking of Friend Erik as we played one of his flutes at an outdoor wedding Saturday. Thank you for the tribute to David Carradine, who lived a truely exceptional life. Remember him as he lived, not as he passed...

[santifaig]

como podria comprar tus flautas  soy de españa, gracias y enhorabuena por tu arte

[ferrarosd]

I am inspired, and with what I think was your first of these, I hope I inspired you to do this fantastic video! What mine would like to be some day and exactly why I bought your great flute. Thanks for both.

Steve Ferraro

[twooldhobos]

Thank You My Friend ! It is an Honor to me and a thrill knowing at this moment you are inscribing my flute ,

God Bless

Bill/ the Cascabel batboy !

[FallenEagle89]

beautiful.

[AnQ27]

So pure...

[Unzaman]

why Kung Fu flute ? Its not Oriental one ?

[killbob234]

The oriental is tuned to match a Shakuhatchi. The kung Fu is different

[cesaretibr]

@Unzaman This is a special oriental flute form Erik, inspire in Kung Fu TV series. It is a limited edition of the traditional Oriental flute. His Walking Flute is also an Oriental Flute.

[Unzaman]

Erik its great!

[kimawawa]

i like it, it is inspiring and beautifull

[pastore0506]

Beautiful!

[nomofica0]

Great work, both on the song and the flute itself.

[grinninggnome]

that was a beautiful song it made me go that 'quiet safe place'.

[LivingTranslation]

Very nice sounding flute, Erik! Quite a soothing melody. Definitely can't wait for my Concert G to come in so I can play such a fine instrument. God bless!

[IdarkphoenixI]

David Carridine...that name sounds familiar, but i cant put my finger on it

[HSGorillaz0Erik]

one word....Google....