A sharp Base bamboo flute/Bansuri is a professional quality medium Bansuri. When the upper three holes are coverd by finger its the Indian A sharp scale.
Key/Scale: “A sharp” refers to the tonic or root note of the flute. In the Indian classical music system, when the top three holes are covered, the flute produces an A# (A sharp) note, which is also referred to as “Black 5” or “La diese” in other systems. With all six holes closed, it plays an F natural note in the Western musical scale.
* Base: “Base” (or “Bass”) indicates the size and pitch of the flute. Base flutes are the longer, larger versions of bansuris, which produce a much lower frequency and deeper tone than medium-sized flutes.
* Physical Characteristics:
* Length: An A sharp base bansuri is typically around 21.5 to 22 inches (approximately 55 to 56 cm) long. This larger size requires a wider finger span to play.
* Material: Like other bansuris, it is traditionally crafted from a single hollow shaft of high-quality bamboo.
* Holes: It typically has 6 or 7 finger holes. The seventh hole is often a tuning hole used for minor adjustments to the pitch.
* Transverse: It is a side-blown or transverse flute, where the player blows across a mouth hole.
* Sound: The sound of an A sharp base flute is noted for being warm, sweet, and seamless. It has a complex, low-frequency tone that makes it excellent for:
* Indian classical music
* Orchestral playing
* Studio recording
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