Japanese Zen Shakuhachi Pentatonic end-blown flute with natura bell root. KINKO-ryu 1.8 feet .professional quality , play all ocataves. Good for seasoned flautist and any level of player. Medetation

This is a traditional Japanese KINKO-ryu Shakuhachi, It's made of Madake bamboo what is a smaller diameter, denser bamboos suitable for flute making are found only in mountainous regions and growing under the natural rough circumstances with sunshine and raining..The mouthpiece consists of an oblique blowing edge whose design is unique , Alterations in embouchure, intensity of blowing and cross fingerings allow the player to create a wide variety of subtle and incredible sounds. The timbre of the instrument is mellow in its low tones, the sound of the bamboo flute leads the mind directly into spiritual thought. This Shakuhachi reflects the many voices of nature Gentle and warm, the summer rain. Frayed and gusty, the autumn breeze through the bamboos. Shrill and honking, the cry of a wild duck, winter on its tail. Quiet and sweet, a mountain lake fed by early spring run off,by playing a single tone purely enough, you can realize his original nature. Good sounding for not only the traditional music but also Jazz and contemporary was favoured by any musicians who enjoying the natural sound. Each flute is evaluated and adjusted to produce an optimum balance in all of the notes played. This fine tuning process is a delicate art; Fine tuning the bore coupled with adjust accounts for the superior tonal quality, responsiveness and accuracy of tuning characteristicS. With a soft leather cap by hand made carfully in case the mouthpiece of Shakuhachi be harmed from accident . This flute case is special ,When stored in a sealed environment the case guarantees that your shakuhachi will experience virtually no fluctuations in relative humidity that can damage the instrument.