Low Whistle Headjoint Lavoie Flutes

The low whistle has a sound like nothing else in Irish and Celtic music — deep, melancholic, and hauntingly beautiful, with a resonance that carries emotion in a way the standard flute doesn't always access. The Lavoie Low Whistle headjoint brings that character to a modern transverse flute, so you can explore it without learning a separate instrument from scratch.

Made from grenadilla wood, the headjoint produces a tone that closely resembles a traditional low whistle while keeping the full chromatic flexibility of your keyed flute body intact. The mouthpiece design is what does the acoustic work — the embouchure is different from a standard headjoint, and it takes some time to settle into, but the reward is a rich, woody, deeply expressive sound that opens up new musical territory.

A compelling choice for flutists interested in Celtic and folk music, or anyone who wants to expand their tonal palette with something genuinely different.

The outer tenon diameter is 19.7mm and fits most common flutes. A free tenon fitting by our instrument repair team is included with every purchase. Email us before shipping and we can size it to your specific flute tenon.