Rosewood flute, 'Sweet Song'

The sweet melodies of Thailand come from this beautiful flute. This high pitched khlui hleep is crafted of rosewood and tamarind wood in a laborious process. The wood must first be dried from 18 to 24 months before Songklot shapes it. Then it dries another six to 12 months before he carefully perforates the holes that create the sounds. He presents this work of art in a cotton bag. Songklot prepares this flute in a Eb mix key.