＜p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"＞＜span＞Welcome to Heart Radiance Flutes! I'm Thomas Heikes, and I make every one of my instruments entirely by hand in my personal workshop in Krestova, British Columbia. This bass flute is one of the most distinctive instruments I build, deeper, larger, and more powerful than anything else in my range.＜/span＞＜br＞＜br＞＜/p＞＜div class="video-embed youtube-embed"＞＜iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4Mt_1Rkbdfk?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true" title="YouTube video" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"＞＜/iframe＞＜/div＞＜p class="editor-paragraph"＞＜br＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"＞＜b＞＜strong class="editor-bold"＞About This Flute＜/strong＞＜/b＞＜br＞＜span＞This is a single-chamber Native American style wooden bass flute in the key of low A, tuned to 440 Hz. It comes with a custom handmade flute bag. 2025 batch, A bass, #1. The stone inlays are mother of pearl, shattuckite, and tiger's eye.＜/span＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph"＞＜br＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"＞＜b＞＜strong class="editor-bold"＞The Woods＜/strong＞＜/b＞＜br＞＜span＞I craft this flute from carefully selected woods: a western red cedar body for warmth and resonance in the low frequencies, black walnut at the tip and bottom for strength and balance, padauk for a brilliant striking accent of deep red, and a maple cap secured with genuine deer hide leather ties.＜/span＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph"＞＜br＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"＞＜b＞＜strong class="editor-bold"＞The Finish＜/strong＞＜/b＞＜br＞＜span＞I seal all my flutes with a highly durable, food-safe finish designed to last a lifetime with no maintenance required. I use the highest-quality protective coating I can apply, carefully crafted to provide deep, lasting protection. Though it requires extra care in application, this finish allows the wood's voice to remain clear, vibrant, and full, setting these flutes apart with both durability and exceptional sound.＜/span＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph"＞＜br＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"＞＜b＞＜strong class="editor-bold"＞Flute Type & Key＜/strong＞＜/b＞＜br＞＜span＞This is a single-chamber bass flute with a deep, resonant voice that creates an amazing sound far beyond what smaller flutes can offer. Its sound is low, rich, and full-bodied, carrying a powerful bass presence that feels grounding, expansive, and deeply expressive. This is a flute for those truly drawn to depth.＜/span＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph"＞＜br＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"＞＜span＞Because of its low pitch, this flute is longer and larger than most, with very large finger holes and wide spacing. It requires larger hands and a significant reach, and is not intended as a beginner flute. Playing it takes patience, breath awareness, and a willingness to meet the instrument where it is. But for those who do, the reward is a sound that is truly uncommon and deeply satisfying.＜/span＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph"＞＜br＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"＞＜span＞Its low, earthy voice makes it especially well suited for ceremonial playing, sound healing, and slow, intentional music making. For experienced players or those ready to step into a deeper register, this flute offers a powerful and rare musical experience.＜/span＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph"＞＜br＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"＞＜b＞＜strong class="editor-bold"＞About Heart Radiance Flutes＜/strong＞＜/b＞＜br＞＜span＞Every single aspect of my flutes I craft from the very beginning with the deepest intention of infusing love and healing into them. With many years of experience, I am honored to share them with you. It is a real passion and gift to bring more medicine music into the world. These are not beginner novelties. They are precision-tuned, high-quality instruments crafted with immense care and attention to detail, including beautiful crushed and whole stone inlays. Each flute reflects the time, energy, and devotion poured into its creation.＜/span＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph"＞＜br＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"＞＜b＞＜strong class="editor-bold"＞Free Course＜/strong＞＜/b＞＜br＞＜span＞I've put together a free introductory video course covering how to choose the right flute and key, some basics on how to play, and how to care for your instrument:＜/span＞＜br＞＜br＞＜div class="video-embed youtube-embed"＞＜iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/uj_tMf1SrFE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true" title="YouTube video" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"＞＜/iframe＞＜/div＞＜br＞＜br＞＜br＞＜span＞ref: 4434247352＜/span＞＜/p＞