Erik the Flutemaker Vivaldi G Harmonic Minor Bamboo Flute

Features carvings and comes supplied with protective cloth sleeve. From Erik: This is one of my favorite flutes with gorgeous, rich tones. This flute is great for creative folks who want to improvise. It reminds me of the Renaissance times.  This 15 1/2 inch harmonic minor flute carries a classical anointing that draws you into a dreamy place where composition and entertainment flow effortlessly.  The Vivaldi Minor Flute is a tribute to classical musician Antonio Vivaldi from Venice Italy, who was a virtuoso on the violin playing all around Europe and impressing royalty and the Pope with his gift of music. Of Vivaldi, a German architect said, "Vivaldi played a solo accompaniment excellently, and at the conclusion he added a free fantasy which absolutely astounded me, for it is hardly possible that anyone has ever played, or ever will play, in such a fashion." In 1704 at 25, Vivaldi became a priest, and due to his bright red hair he was called the Red Priest. But being weak in the lung