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North Bridge offers a unique family of intermediate level flutes, which allow the flutist to find their musical voice and to develop a full, rich, and beautiful sound.

All North Bridge flutes feature a sterling silver head joint that is handmade in the USA, by flute artisan Chris McKenna. The McKenna head joint is designed and crafted to offer superb projection and control, making it easier to hit high notes and perform at softer volumes
Chris McKenna and his handmade flutes




Handmade Headjoints by Chris McKenna

The flute headjoint is one of the most important components of the flute, providing the greatest contribution to the flute's tonal quality. All North Bridge flutes feature a sterling silver headjoint handmade in the USA by flute artisan Chris McKenna. For over 30 years, Chris McKenna has been crafting some of the finest flute headjoints available. The art of creating a flute head joint requires many years of experience, bringing together a blend of technology, craftsmanship and artistry. The McKenna headjoint is designed and crafted to be both responsive and flexible while offering superb projection and control, making it easier to hit high notes and perform at softer volumes. Watch the Video

North Bridge Flutes

Making the step up to a musical instrument offering professional features is an important decision for all musicians. The step-up instrument is the bridge that often transforms the budding student into a professional artist. Choosing the right instrument can lead to significant musical progress, as well as great success and accomplishment.

North Bridge offers a unique family of intermediate level flutes, which allow the flutist to find their musical voice and to develop a full, rich, and beautiful sound. Read More

 

"In a market that is saturated with dull sounding instruments, North Bridge step up flutes shine brightly. Great work from a company that understands what young flutists are really looking for."

- Paul Edmund-Davies, former principal of the London Symphony


Paul Edmund-Davies PAUL EDMUND-DAVIES

Paul Edmund-Davies established his international reputation as flautist and soloist in the twenty years that he was Principal Flute of the London Symphony Orchestra. For the last fifteen years he has toured extensively, giving recitals, classes and performing concerts in the USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, the Middle East and the Far East.

Paul is also featured on many famous movie soundtracks, such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Braveheart, Into the Woods, Interstellar, Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation, Maleficent, Crimson Peak, and Thor: The Dark World.


SIMPLY FLUTE

Most recently, Paul and his business partner Pasha Mansurov created the “Simply Flute” web site - - a lifestyle website for flutists, which includes flute studies, video performances by Paul, teaching notes, exercises, downloads and video demonstrations.

The site is loaded with videos, history, and performances - - and is wonderful for all music lovers. Learn more at www.SimplyFlute.com
Simply Flute
 


 
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