Hosetsu Zen Bamboo Shakuhachi Meditation Flutes shown with Optional Binding.
Sizes from left side of photo: 2.8, 2.4, 2.1, 2.0, 1.8, 1.6
• My Shakuhachi Flutes are electronically tuned to western standard pitch, in the minor pentatonic scale, allowing you to play with other instruments. These beautiful, well-made flutes are capable of producing a wide range of full, rich tones.
• Both ends of this natural bore flute are polished to a fine sheen and the whole instrument is finished with pure, cold pressed walnut oil.
• Hosetsu Meditation Shakuhachi are designed as an excellent quality flute for meditative playing as well as for hobby and beginner level players of the instrument.
• Lightweight! Each flute weighs only about 4 to 6 ounces, easy for most to hold for extended periods of time.
• Every shakuhachi flute is guaranteed to please!
Please note: For shakuhachi flute sizes 2.1 and larger, first and third holes –from bottom to top– are offset for easier reach. They are aligned for standard left-hand over right playing. Right over left alignment is available if requested at time of order.
1.6 Key of 'E' Shakuhachi Flute
This is currently the smallest size flute I make. Very easy to reach holes with a beautiful, bright tone. About 18.5 in. long. Widest finger spacing is 2-1/4 in., spanning between index and ring finger. Listen to a sound clip of a 1.6 meditation shakuhachi
1.8 Key of 'D' Shakuhachi Flute
The 1.8 is considered by many to be the best size for beginning shakuhachi players. About 21 in. long. Widest finger spacing is 2-1/2 in., spanning between index and ring finger.
Listen to a sound clip of a typical 1.8 meditation flute.
2.0 Key of 'C' Shakuhachi Flute
About 24 in. long. Widest finger spacing is 2-3/4 in., spanning between index and ring finger.
Click here for a sound clip of a typical 2.0 Meditation flute
2.1 Key of 'B' Shakuhachi Flute
About 25.5 in. long. Widest finger spacing is 3 in., spanning between index and ring finger.
Listen to a sound clip of a typical 2.1 meditation flute.
2.4 Key of 'A' Shakuhachi Flute
About 29 in. long. Widest finger spacing is 3-1/4 in., spanning between index and ring finger.
Listen to a sound clip of a typical 2.4 meditation flute.
2.8 Key of 'G' Shakuhachi Flute
About 32 in. long. Widest finger spacing is 3-1/2 in., spanning between index and ring finger. If you wear a size XL glove, fingering a G flute should be easy for you. People with slightly smaller hands can play as well though the stretch can be uncomfortable for some.
Listen to a sound clip of a typical 2.8 meditation flute.
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