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Bansuri

The bansuri is a bamboo flute that produces sweet, melodious tones and is central to Indian classical music. Made from a single piece of bamboo with no keys or mechanical parts, it's the voice of Indian spirituality.

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The bansuri is a bamboo flute that produces sweet, melodious tones and is central to Indian classical music. Made from a single piece of bamboo with no keys or mechanical parts, it's the voice of Indian spirituality.

Cultural Context

Sacred instrument in Indian classical music, representing the breath of Krishna

Famous Players

Hariprasad Chaurasia
Pannalal Ghosh
Rakesh Chaurasia

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Made from a single piece of bamboo with no keys or mechanical parts.

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Origin

India

Era

Sacred instrument in Indian classical music, representing the breath of Krishna

Difficulty

Intermediate

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