Double Whistles

 
 
 

Double 'shepherd flutes' are common in Eastern Europe and the Balkan. Playing two flutes at once, you have a mini orchestra in your pocket. They are also referred to as 'the bagpipe of the poor'.

 
 
 
 

The ones offered here exist of one diatonic major scale 6-holed flute and one sensitive drone that jumps in the natural harmonics while playing. They are made out of two hand-drilled separate trunks of inland wood, set together. The space in between the two windways is as small as possible for playing comfort. Common keys are A and G.

 
 

Double Shepherd Flute in G#

Old work, hand-drilled stained Elder wood, resin finish.

40cm

This flute can be seen in the following video:

 

Improvisation by Winne Clement on a double shepherd flute.

 

Double shepherd flute in G

Hand-drilled Elder wood, shellac finish.



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New fipple design, Elder wood.


Double Whistle in G

New fipple design, Dog wood.