A transverse flute comprising a narrow, straight pipe of three sections, namely the head piece (3B) with an embouchure, a pipe section with a key system connected to the head piece, which can be moved by the fingers, and a foot piece to play even lower notes. The pipe-shaped head piece (3B) is conical and made of Mokume Gane. The darker parts (29) are made of gold and the lighter parts (31) of silver. A unique range of sounds can be obtained, as different materials are present on the surface along which the air flows.