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Bansuri
The bansuri
is a bamboo flute that is played transversely. The bansuri
is a very old instrument that dates back to nearly 5,000 years ago around the
time Sri Krsna appeared on earth. Per Vedic
scriptures, He plays the flute. The bansuri contains
six or seven holes including a hole meant for blowing air. Unlike the Western
flute, the bansuri is specific to a key. Thus, the bansuri above is only meant for playing the key of D. Thus,
it is not uncommon for bansuri players to keep dozens
of flutes for various keys and moods.
During classical performances of the bansuri, there is usually a person in the background,
usually a disciple of the main performer, acting as a backup. Usually, the main
performer will need bits of a break from excessive blowing in the instrument.
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UPDATED: March 12, 2012