This page is dedicated to the enjoyment and care of your flute, regardless of who made it or where you bought it. If you have any tips that could be included on this page and would like to see it in print, please e-mail us with your tip. We will look at it, and when we print it here we will give you the credit. The greatest danger to your flute is being crushed. Never lay your flute where it can be stepped on or sat on. I have seen and have heard of many flutes that have been ruined this way. Of course, moisture is an enemy of wood. Keep your flute dry. On the other hand, don't leave your flute where the sun can dry the wood out. Keep the tyes around the bird or block tight. Humidity seems to make these tyes strech over time. Care of your flute is simple. If you have a flute with an oiled finish simply refresh the finish by reapplying the same type of oil the maker used. We use tung oil on our oiled flutes. It's not a bad idea to apply this oil inside as well. Let it dry to the touch and re-tye the bird or block into place. John Q. Public seems to prefere shiny flutes. We increased sales dramatically by using a poly type finish. These are easy to care for. Simply wipe off with a cloth with your favorite furniture polish. You may want to coat the slow air chamber with lemon oil to prevent the build up of condensation from soaking through and spoiling the finish. When your working on a tune and you get a sound that you like, record it. You don't have to let everyone hear it, but later you may forget the tune and if you have a way to hear it again you will be glad you took the time to do this. If your tune has changed over time, and it may, don't frett, just record the change. Some players never play the same tune twice and that is perfectly ok too. Heart music will change with your emotions. The prettiest tune I ever heard was played during a time of stress in the players life and could not be repeated. Heart music played on the Native American style flute is personal and reflects the players mood and or emotions. This being said, don't forget to listen to others play.