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  1. Bansuri - Wikipedia

    • A bansuri is an ancient side-blown bamboo flute originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is an aerophone produced from bamboo and metal like material used in many Nepali Lok songs. A bansuri is traditionally made from a single hollow shaft of bamboo with seven finger holes. Some modern designs come in ivory, fiberglass and various metals. The six hol… See more

    Other namesBaanhi, Baashi, Bansi, Basari, Murali
    ClassificationWoodwind instrument
    Etymology and nomenclature

    The word bansuri originates in the bans (बाँस) [bamboo] + sur (सुर) [melody]. A phonetically similar name for the same instrument, in early medieval texts, is the Sanskrit word vaṃśi which is derived from root vaṃś… See more

    History

    According to Ardal Powell, flute is a simple instrument found in numerous ancient cultures. According to legends the three birthplaces of flutes are Egypt, Greece, and India. Of these, the transverse flute (side blown) app… See more

     
  1. Artist Profiles: Hariprasad Chaurasia | World Music …

    Aug 3, 2018 · Hariprasad Chaurasia is universally regarded as the greatest living master of the Bansuri, the North Indian bamboo flute. Furthermore, he is the most prolific performer of Indian music today, in constant demand from fans and …

  2. Rakesh Chaurasia - Classical Flute (Bansuri) - YouTube

  3. Bansuri - History, Types, and Playing Techniques

    The transverse Bansuri, also known as the side-blown or cross flute, is a type of Bansuri that is played horizontally by blowing air across the embouchure hole. This is the most common type of Bansuri used in Indian classical music.

  4. Bansuri Bliss - The Best Way To Learn Bansuri

    Bansuri Bliss is dedicated to teaching you the bansuri (bamboo flute) and classical music of northern India. Learn ragas in-depth and achieve Bansuri Bliss!

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  6. Bansuri Flautists - Masters of the Indian Bamboo Flute

    Flautists, also known as Bansuri players, are skilled musicians who specialize in playing the Bansuri, a traditional bamboo flute. Flautists dedicate their time and efforts to mastering the instrument’s techniques, melodies, and expressive …

  7. Bansuri History - Journey of the Indian Bamboo Flute

    Pannalal Ghosh, often referred to as the ‘father of Indian classical flute,’ revolutionized the Bansuri’s role in classical music. His disciple, Hariprasad Chaurasia, further elevated the Bansuri’s status with his innovative techniques …

  8. David Philipson - Bansuri

    David Philipson is a performer and teacher of bansuri (the North Indian bamboo flute) and North Indian Classical music based in Los Angeles, CA.

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