I am at a loss! What kind of flute do I own?

[Fagerlund]

I was at a medieval festival this weekend and had a fancy for a 6 hole wooden flute.
Heres a picture:


It is about 34 centimeters in length, and has only six holes in the (exact?) same size, there is no hole in the back to place your thumb. I'm pretty sure it is not supposed to be played by the side, but in front of yourself. Also, it is in one piece, and hand carved. There are no detachable pieces... It's pretty simple I guess.

I don't know anything about music, but would like to learn a little bit about it, while learning to play on my new flute.
I was a fool not to ask the person I brought it from what kind of flute it is, and now I have a problem trying to figure this out.
If any of you can help me, I'd be thankful forever!

Thank you

[JButky]

It's pretty much a simple 6 hole wooden flute (with a fipple)

They are pretty much a diatonic instrument that can also play a flat 7th (useful for playing in two Diatonic keys.) The lowest note is the root of the Scale, you can play pieces a fourth up depending on the range.

Think of the lowest note as D and lift one finger at a time to get the major scale. For a C natural, cover just the second hole from the top, (some times a few extra holes covered in the RH are necessary to make the pitch a little better.

Fingerings and techniques are pretty much the same as a penny whistle..

Check the tutorials on line at www.Chiffandfipple.com

[Fagerlund]

Thank you so much for your help =)