Experience the soulful, melodious tones of the A Sharp Base Bansuri, a professional-quality medium-sized bamboo flute perfect for Indian classical music, orchestral performances, and studio recordings. Handcrafted in India, this flute combines traditional craftsmanship with precise tuning for an exceptional musical experience.
Scale & Notes: Plays in the Indian A sharp Base when the upper three holes are closed; the Western keynote corresponds to F Natural when all six holes are closed.
Size: Approximately 21.85 inches (~55.5 cm) – medium-sized for comfortable handling.
Tuning: Calibrated to A = 440 Hz using standard blowing techniques; crafted by flute player Subhash Thakur to meet international wind-instrument standards.
Alternate Names:
Indian: Black 5
European: La diese
Produces a warm, sweet, and smooth low-frequency tone.
Balanced and expressive across all octaves.
Suitable for long performances and beginners alike.
Classical Maestros: Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pt. Ronu Majumdar, Pt. Rajendra Prasanna, Pt. Amar Nath, Pt. K. S. Rajesh, Pt. Rupak Kulkarni, Pt. Chetan Joshi. Pt. Paras Nath and many others.
Film Industry Musicians: Napoleon Selvaraj (Ilaiyaraaja’s flautist), Naveen Kumar (A. R. Rahman’s flautist), Paras Nath, Pankaj Nath, Navin Iyer, Amar Oak, Rajesh Cherthala and many others..