DESCRIPTION:
The Mayan Temple Flute, also known as the Harmony Flute, is a multi-chambered, multi-keyed flute, that has its origins dating back to between 200BCE and 1200CE. Each chamber can be played as a solo flute, alternating between the left and right, or both chambers together. This creates an immersive, harmonious, and highly resonant sound.

This style of flute originated in the Mayan and Teotihuacan cultures, where it was commonly crafted from clay and played by priests and villagers. It has been adapted into a wooden flute that combines the traditional Mayan dual chambered clay flute, with the totem and slow air chamber from the modern Native American Style Flute.

About the wood

Western Red Cedar is the quintessential Native American flute wood. Very light to hold, this flute-wood produces a classic warm, rich and resonant tone. Being a softwood, it is very absorbent which helps in reducing moisture buildup within the flute while playing. It is typically a light brown colour with a sweet woody aroma under the nose. Traditionally known as the “long life maker” or “tree of life”, Western Red Cedar is native to the American Pacific North West, and to this day has extensive applications among First Nations peoples.
The Western Red Cedar Mayan Temple Flute features Black Walnut on the mouthpiece, for added durability.

About the tuning

Each Mayan Temple Flute is tuned to the first four notes of the minor pentatonic scale. This consists of the root note, minor third, perfect fourth, fifth, and the thumb hole as a minor sixth from the root note when all holes are uncovered. The left and right chambers of the flute harmonize as they are tuned fifths apart – the right hand chamber has a low E root note, and the left has a high B root note.

About the Tui

The additional space on the Mayan Temple Flute allows us to incorporate the copper Tui, hand-cut from recycled metal – may it bring spirit and freedom to your flute playing.

About the stone

In the Mayan Temple Flute range, turquoise is set into the totems; it is also set in the center of the copper Tui bird. Turquoise is a sacred stone used for centuries by Native American peoples in all healing work. This is a stone of peace, serenity and tranquility. Southern Cross Flutes uses only natural undyed turquoise.

About the finish

All flutes are finished with a completely natural and chemical-free wood oil, from plant oils and tree resins, produced by a local New Zealand company. This blend of ingredients protects and nourishes the flute, as well as showcasing the unique grain of the wood. The final touch is a good ol’ buff with Carnauba wax, which helps to wick away moisture from the air channel while creating a durable and lustrous finish.

Included with this flute

The Southern Cross Flutes Quick-Start Guidebook, and a protective carry-bag with handy shoulder strap.

A note about Crafted For You Flutes

This flute is part of the Crafted For You Flutes range from Southern Cross Flutes. This means I’ll be making this flute especially for you, as it enables me to ensure you receive a unique flute of the highest quality. All it takes to commission your Crafted For You Flute is a $250 deposit (or full advance payment) and I’ll get right on it! Please indicate your payment preference in the drop down box above the Add To Cart button. Allow three to four weeks for your flute to be completed and ready for postage.

All flutes are crafted by Todd Chaplin from Southern Cross Flutes
www.southerncrossflutes.com