{"product_id":"choroi-octa-diatonic-c-flute-choroi-fingering-maple-wood-440-or-432-hz","title":"Choroi Octa Diatonic C-Flute – Choroi Fingering, Maple Wood, 440 or 432 Hz","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute overview is-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Diatonic Wooden C-Flute with Choroi Fingering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoroi Octa Diatonic C-Flute with Choroi Fingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a handcrafted maple flute for children about age 8 and up, teens, and adults. Designed with Choroi’s distinctive 8+1 fingering system, it offers a warm, balanced tone for diatonic music-making at school, at home, and in group settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from solid maple and designed without a tone block, the Octa responds to gentle airflow and supports relaxed, natural breathing while playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the Right Fingering — Please Read Before Ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flute listing is for Choroi Fingering, but it's also available in multiple fingering systems. Each supports a different musical approach:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoroi Fingering (8+1)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Choroi’s own 9-hole system, with an additional little-finger hole that helps soften and balance the higher notes and makes them easier to intonate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Fingering (7+1)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a straightforward 8-hole fingering system well suited to diatonic playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaroque Fingering\u003c\/strong\u003e — offers greater chromatic flexibility for music using sharps, flats, and a broader range of notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003cstrong\u003ePlease double-check the fingering system before purchasing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are unsure which model is appropriate, we recommend confirming with your music instructor before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes Choroi Fingering Different?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Choroi Octa uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 finger holes (8+1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than the traditional 8-hole arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe additional little-finger hole allows the upper finger holes to be made smaller. This helps soften the naturally stronger high notes and makes them easier to intonate, creating a more balanced sound across the flute’s range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Tunings \u0026amp; Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight-Handed 440 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight-Handed 432 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft-Handed 440 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Note About Left-Handed Flutes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because left-handed flutes are requested less frequently, we do not typically keep them in stock. Left-handed models are ordered from our Choroi distributor when purchased, so please allow additional time for your flute to arrive at our shop before we send it on to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wooden wind instruments are final sale for health and hygiene reasons. Please confirm tuning, fingering, and handedness before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor families choosing between tunings, we offer a short guide on tone and resonance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead our article: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhich Flute Should I Get — a 440 Hz or a 432 Hz?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the Choroi-Fingering Octa?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoroi 8+1 fingering with 9 finger holes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional little-finger hole helps balance the higher register\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm, gentle maple tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo tone block for relaxed breath and natural sound formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResponsive to gentle airflow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell suited to solo, classroom, and group music-making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid maple with a child-safe linseed oil finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiatonic Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Choroi-fingering Octa has a diatonic range of:  \u003cstrong\u003ec'' – c'''\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaring for a Wooden Flute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular oiling helps keep the wood nourished and protects it from drying, particularly during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst year of use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWooden Choroi flutes should be oiled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonly with Choroi flute oil or organic jojoba oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Oils made for metal flutes are not appropriate for wooden instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOil the flute approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 times per month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply oil with a soft cotton cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwab the inside after each use with the included wooden and leather swab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore the flute in its cotton bag away from heat and extreme dryness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoroi Octa Diatonic C-Flute with Choroi Fingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWooden cleaning swab with leather chamois\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft cotton flute bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted instruction manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra \u003cstrong\u003ecleaning swab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor Choroi flutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra \u003cstrong\u003ecotton flute bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare oil\u003c\/strong\u003e to to help maintain its natural tone and prevent drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Waldorf Music Education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiatonic flutes are commonly introduced as children move beyond early pentatonic music into a fuller diatonic scale. The Octa is designed for children from about age 8 and is also suitable for teens and adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoroi fingering was developed specifically for Choroi instruments and is used in some Waldorf music programs. Because German, Choroi, and Baroque fingering use different finger patterns, we recommend confirming which system your school, teacher, or music program uses before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choroi\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid maple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Linseed oil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diatonic C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choroi, 9 holes (8+1)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange: \u003c\/strong\u003ec''–c'''\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 440 Hz or 432 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Right-handed; left-handed available in 440 Hz only\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 8 years and up\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eSafety Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD\u003c\/strong\u003e – Contains small parts. Not for children under 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns and Exchanges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor health and hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns or exchanges on wind instruments—including flutes and recorders—or related accessories such as oils, waxes, swabs, leathers, or storage bags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll flute and accessory sales are final once sold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please review tuning, fingering, handedness, and other product details carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're unsure about a flute, tuning, fingering system, or accessory, please feel free to reach out before ordering. 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