Bansuri
Price:
€129.20
Bansuri — North Indian Bamboo Transverse Flute
The bansuri is a bamboo transverse flute that holds a foundational place in North Indian classical music. Played horizontally and held at mouth level, it produces a warm, direct sound across a range of 2 to 2.5 octaves. The instrument's tonal character and expressive capacity have made it central to both formal recital and devotional contexts for centuries.
Construction and Sound
Crafted from bamboo, the bansuri achieves its characteristic warmth through the natural properties of the material and the precision of its bore. The instrument includes six finger-holes that enable both diatonic melody and the microtonal inflections essential to Indian classical ornamentation. Semitones are produced by partially closing the finger-holes, allowing for the subtle pitch variations that define raga performance.
The length of each flute varies between 40 and 90 centimetres, determined by its pitch. This size variation reflects the instrument's tuning: lower-pitched versions require greater playing experience but extend the overall tonal range available to the performer.
Tuning Standards
This bansuri is available in two tuning standards. The European standard A=440 Hz aligns with Western concert pitch, while the Indian classical standard A=432 Hz reflects the traditional tuning used in Hindustani music. The choice between them depends on your musical context and whether you intend to play with other instruments calibrated to either standard.
Pitch and Range
This instrument is tuned to C4, covering the notes D4, E4, F4, G4, A4, B4, C5, D5, E5, F5, and the upper C. This pitch sits in a comfortable range for both solo performance and ensemble work, accessible to players with intermediate to advanced technique.
What's Included
Each bansuri ships in a velvet bag for protection and storage. The color of the bag and the appearance of the bamboo bindings may vary between instruments, reflecting the natural variation in materials and individual craftsmanship.
Playing Experience
The bansuri demands a controlled embouchure and steady breath support. You hold the instrument horizontally, angled slightly downward from the lips, and direct your breath across the open end to initiate sound. Tone production requires a focused air stream; the quality of your sound improves with consistent practice and attention to breath control. The finger-holes allow for both rapid passages and sustained, ornamented phrases typical of raga performance.
The bansuri remains an essential voice in North Indian classical music, devotional singing, and increasingly in world music collaborations and meditation practice.
Price:
€129.20
Bansuri — a transverse bamboo flute central to North Indian classical music, handcrafted by master artisan Partha Sarkar. This bamboo flute produces a soft, warm tone across two to two-and-a-half octaves, with six finger holes allowing for full melodic expression and microtonal ornamentation. Available in C, D, E, F, G, and A tonalities, tuned to either A=440Hz (European standard) or A=432Hz (Indian classical), each instrument reflects the natural grain and character of its bamboo. Essential for Hindustani classical performance, devotional music, meditation, and world music fusion—a living voice of Indian musical tradition.
Frequency
440Hz
Tonality
B4
| Origin | India |
|---|---|
| Materials | Bamboo |
| Key | C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 |
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Bansuri — North Indian Bamboo Transverse Flute
The bansuri is a bamboo transverse flute that holds a foundational place in North Indian classical music. Played horizontally and held at mouth level, it produces a warm, direct sound across a range of 2 to 2.5 octaves. The instrument's tonal character and expressive capacity have made it central to both formal recital and devotional contexts for centuries.
Construction and Sound
Crafted from bamboo, the bansuri achieves its characteristic warmth through the natural properties of the material and the precision of its bore. The instrument includes six finger-holes that enable both diatonic melody and the microtonal inflections essential to Indian classical ornamentation. Semitones are produced by partially closing the finger-holes, allowing for the subtle pitch variations that define raga performance.
The length of each flute varies between 40 and 90 centimetres, determined by its pitch. This size variation reflects the instrument's tuning: lower-pitched versions require greater playing experience but extend the overall tonal range available to the performer.
Tuning Standards
This bansuri is available in two tuning standards. The European standard A=440 Hz aligns with Western concert pitch, while the Indian classical standard A=432 Hz reflects the traditional tuning used in Hindustani music. The choice between them depends on your musical context and whether you intend to play with other instruments calibrated to either standard.
Pitch and Range
This instrument is tuned to C4, covering the notes D4, E4, F4, G4, A4, B4, C5, D5, E5, F5, and the upper C. This pitch sits in a comfortable range for both solo performance and ensemble work, accessible to players with intermediate to advanced technique.
What's Included
Each bansuri ships in a velvet bag for protection and storage. The color of the bag and the appearance of the bamboo bindings may vary between instruments, reflecting the natural variation in materials and individual craftsmanship.
Playing Experience
The bansuri demands a controlled embouchure and steady breath support. You hold the instrument horizontally, angled slightly downward from the lips, and direct your breath across the open end to initiate sound. Tone production requires a focused air stream; the quality of your sound improves with consistent practice and attention to breath control. The finger-holes allow for both rapid passages and sustained, ornamented phrases typical of raga performance.
The bansuri remains an essential voice in North Indian classical music, devotional singing, and increasingly in world music collaborations and meditation practice.
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