Bansuri, Indian Bamboo Flute, Key of Low D

Tonic G / Key of D. The tonic of the bansuri is the note sounded when 3 finger holes are closed. 6 holes closed determines the key. The same flute may be referred to by either its tonic or key. Bansuri Indian flute, made of Hawaiian bamboo, plays 2 octaves, top notes take practice, 6 hole Starting at D below middle c; plays 2 octaves with relative ease in key of D; on 3rd octive depends on player and varies from flute to flute , transverse Can get chromatics by cross fingering for some & half-holeing for others About 26" length