Many years ago, I received a call from a gentleman in New Limerick, Ireland—whose name I agreed to keep private. He taught flute to everyone from beginners to famous international concert players. He wanted to order twelve Auto Flutes for his beginner students to help them learn rhythm, timing, and all the basics before progressing to the concert flute. Within weeks, I was told that the trial was a huge success—not only for the beginners but even the professional players were captivated by the Auto Flute. Since then, large orders and inquiries for various keys have come in annually.
Development and Design
The Traveler Auto Flute has evolved over many years, shaped by input from musicians worldwide. It’s a full-size, 18-inch, six-hole flute designed to be played in the transverse (horizontal) position. Its one-piece construction ensures the most efficient airflow, and the reamed foot increases volume.
Key Features
- Automatic Mouthpiece Air Cap:
Pick up the flute and immediately produce sharp, clear, in-tune notes. Blowing into the aircap directs your breath sideways over the sound hole for perfect tone and clarity every time. - Player-Friendly:
Ideal for experienced players facing embouchure challenges from dental work or other physical issues—the Traveler Auto Flute lets you play the flute comfortably and confidently. In minutes, you’ll be playing like a pro! - Recording Advantage:
Many players use this flute for close microphone recordings since it produces no forward air movement. - Weather-Resistant:
The tone body holds an R3 insulation factor, keeping the flute warm and dry even in cold weather and wind. - Enhanced Sound:
A solid plug in the flute head boosts volume and clarity, while the sound hole faces your dominant right ear to help you hear other instruments clearly.
Build and Maintenance
- Handcrafted and tuned to the Key of A, with every flute electronically checked before shipping.
- Made from grey polymer with a glass finish to the bore, featuring “Easy Reach” finger holes set for small hands.
- Designed for right-hand players (right hand bottom, left hand top).
- The aircap slides completely off, making the interior windway easily accessible for cleaning.
Each Traveler Auto Flute comes with a fingering chart, care and playing instructions, and a quality handmade cleaning rod.
Exclusively from WhistleSmith
Sold exclusively at www.whistlesmith.com, our Irish Whistles combine quality with affordability. With Buy Direct pricing and strategic inventory management, we deliver top-notch handcrafted instruments at unbeatable prices—without price hikes despite rising shipping and material costs. Choose WhistleSmith for your journey into the vibrant world of Irish music, where quality meets value.
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