McChord Flute Headjoints

Lotus

The Race Car

The most agile and free blowing headjoint. The Lotus is for the player that is seeking a free and open headjoint with a quick and easy response and crisp articulation. With a supple and athletic feel, the Lotus is big, bold and free, and is best suited for those that are seeking a robust headjoint that won’t hold them back. Don’t let the words “free blowing” or “easy” fool you; this is a very sophisticated and colorful headjoint style made for the flutist that wants less resistance and more of an open feeling headjoint.

Dahlia

The Symphony Powerhouse

The most powerful and dynamic headjoint. Never struggle to project again on this powerhouse that will fill the concert hall with ease while still being flexible, clear, colorful and beautifully nuanced. This headjoint is a force fit for the most demanding orchestral setting. Projecting effortlessly, the Dahlia is for the player that wants a powerful sound while still maintaining the flexibility and color palette of a more refined, conservatively sized headjoint style. The more you play the Dahlia, the more it develops and grows into the perfect headjoint for you.

Orchid

The Sensitive Soloist

The most expressive headjoint. Alter tone colors with ease and play with a full and unrestricted range of dynamics on this charismatic and enchanting headjoint. A bit more resistant than our other styles, the Orchid centers your sound without feeling too constrictive. Perfectly balanced, this headjoint features a focused and direct tone quality while maintaining a sensitive and flexible feel. This is a responsive headjoint that is beautifully smooth through all three octaves and is perfectly suited for those that want their use of colors and nuance to take center stage.