Chalumeau Maple : What a find!

I have known of the Chalumeau in music history, [ Telemann played one] and then they were overlooked somewhat as instruments developed. So I bought the maple wood one through curiosity [ the set] and was amazed at the timbre of the sound; not how I expected it to be, instead so full and mellow, and of great resonance, and powerful tone, and this despite its size. Like between oboe, natural trumpet or horn all mixed into one instrument in its sound.

I already play free reed instruments, and this makes an unusual addition to my other instruments collection. Takes a lot of breath to get going on, but good exercise, nevertheless. The naturally limited traditional range is no bother to me, as I can transpose music to fit when I find it, and so it is excellent value: I will definitely be playing it for a long time to come.