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Dennis 2011.11.26 16:53

A friend wanted me to buy a flute for him and teach him to play it.
I decided on Cedar or Fir as being ideal for a beginner and the obvious place to look first was Flutes of the Forest.
As it happened, he had both available and I chose the Fir - plus I couldn't resist adding another one of Phil's flutes for myself.
Quick delivery as always and another beautiful flute that played sweetly and pure bringing my total to 5 Flutes of the Forest. Where will it end?
I urge anyone contemplating a new flute - whether it be a first or another for a collection - check those available on Phil's site. All are superb craftsmanship and I am certain you will not be disappointed.
Thanks again Phil

Dennis 2011.8.4 16:41
Flute number 4 from Phil - bringing my collection to a straight two dozen!
Oak and Ash woods - being very connected to the ancient Celts - make a good combination for my ceremonial & Earth Medicine work.
As with the other flutes from Phil - this one is beautifuly made. I only have one other in this high key of A and find this one a particularly pure and sweet sound, I know that it will be a favourite of mine for my work.
I was playing the Oak, Ash & Thorn from Phil, up on Dartmoor recently, when a man and his wife came over to compliment the beautiful sound of this instrument that he hadn't heard before. The sound must have travelled for a good 100 yards. During our talk I found that he was a music teacher, composer and performer on the guitar and concert flute - so praise indeed for the sound of Phils flute.
Can I stop at 4 flutes from Phil? I rather doubt it.

Dennis 2011.3.1 08:53
My third flute from you arrived safely thanks. Having now purchased three of your flutes has to be a good recommendation of the quality of your workmanship.
The choice of woods blend very well and make a very good overall picture. You have made a wonderful job of her and the voice is marvellous. She has very strong energy and connects with the old British Celts. I look forward to playing her in ceremony.

Dennis 2011.1.17 17:23
Hi Phil
Received flute safely today thanks - ordered Fri, received Mon. Beautiful finish and sound - plays as soft as I want and as loud as I want without any faults or overblow - very good for a relatively new flute maker when some more experienced still produce flutes that overblow too easily. I am extremely pleased and will be watching the site for more flutes - I only have about 18 at present! I have a large, wall mounted flute rack - but the supplied stand is so nice that I will be using that for this flute.

Dennis 2011.2.3 14:31
Dennis's flute 2 - Maple and Walnut.
Flute arrived today safely. Beautifully made and has a superb tone - lovely deep and mellow (like Maple syrup?) - responds lovingly to gentle handling.
Anyone who has several Native American style flutes will soon find that one of the joys of them is that every flute has its own characteristics and sound - even two of the same key, similar wood, and same maker.
Listen to a 'F' in Oak and then play a 'F' in another wood - perhaps Cedar and even a tone deaf person would hear the difference.
Take different flutes from different makers - e.g. I have two Oak, same key different makers and there is a great difference reflecting the energy of the person who has made it, the type of wood, the spirit of the wood and the energy of the person playing it.
As with Native American style drums, each instrument is individually made and so has different energy that flows when it is played.

Dennis 2011.2.20 19:03
I took my Maple-Walnut flute to Sacred Circle today and played at the beginning and end of the Prayer circle.
Several people remarked how beautifully made and wonderful the flute looked. I don't think they had heard a low 'E' before and many were taken by the beautiful deep, mellow voice of the flute. - something they had never heard before.