Maple (Acer spp.)

• Craft: Maple is medium-hard with a tight, even grain, often pale with a golden hue. It carves smoothly, delivering a crisp, clear tone—perfect for a flute that feels bright and uplifting.

• Spirit: Maple radiates clarity and balance, its notes carrying a light, joyful energy. Each sound lifts the spirit, weaving a sense of harmony and renewal as you play.

• Lore: Maple, often sourced from North America, carries a global story. In some traditions, it’s tied to resilience and change—think of its fiery autumn leaves. For me, it’s a bridge to distant lands, its song a reminder of nature’s shared heartbeat. A maple flute could hum with that bright, universal magic.