17 Inch Authentic Indian Wooden Bamboo Sideflute in 'G' Key Fipple Woodwind Musical Instrument Recorder Traditional Bansuri Handcrafted Novelty Decoratives & Collectibles

This is my first Bansuri. At first impression, I thought it would not make a tone no matter what I did. Once I started getting tones, I thought it took too much wind and would wear me out. Then I thought it was out of tune. Then I discovered I was wrong on all counts. Apparently, the Bansuri is a totally different design concept that typical flutes which are tuned to make major and minor scales in sequence. On Bansuri, one actually starts playing the scale in the middle; three holes covered and three uncovered. A couple of weeks later, I still blow poor notes, with much effort, and can not blow the entire major scale. Thus have much to learn. This is exactly what I wanted! Thanks for making this flute available to me! Of course, over time, I will require one with a deeper tone.

Right out of the packet the threads started coming off. Finish is not good, and there is some black powder all over in the packet. And, the blocker inside the bamboo is loose and moving, not sure if it is going to cause issues with tuning and playing. Similarly the playing is getting very difficult for some nodes. I am a beginner but I can see some issues. I think you get what you pay for. Please avoid this flute, and if you buy it, try and see if it works for you or not. If not, return it, which is what I am going to do now.

It’s excellent fast delivery

Bought for my father in law who wanted to try using. He loves it

It don't play none music

I wasn't expecting much, based on the low price, but it plays well and sounds pretty good. It was a gift to add to my daughter's instrument collection, she is graduating with her degree in music this year. Over the years we have invested a small fortune in her serious instruments (Saxophones and Oboes are not cheap apparently), it was nice to get her what I presumed would be a decorative piece only, then was surprised when she played it. Is it a little poor on some of the build quality? Yes, maybe. But it is $15 and sounds great if you know how to play. So, realistically, this was an awesome choice and she really likes it.

Not good

Looks cool but some of the thread did start coming undone pretty quick. Also I can't really get much sound out of it, but that's because I suck at wind instruments. Wood quality is decent and I feel like its a pretty solid flute for the price.

Nice Indian flute