WoodwindIndian
Bansuri
A simple bamboo flute with six or seven holes, linked with Krishna and loved in Hindustani music.
Look inside
Tap a name to learn about it
The Indian bamboo flute, played in Hindustani music and folk songs. Tap any label or part to learn about it. Press “Look inside” and the bansuri comes apart into its 7 pieces, including the hidden ones.
Your fingers are the doors and windows of a little bamboo house.
Coming soon on this page
- Bamboo, blowing hole and finger holes
- Half-holing and meend (slides)
- Sizes and the Sa they play
- Famous players