An ancient flute of India, the Bansuri is made of bamboo and has six finger holes.

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Focuses on the performance and historical aspects of the Baroque flute.

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The Irish flute historically refers to simple-system traditional wooden flutes with six tone-holes. This category provides information and resources for those interested in the Irish flute.

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This category has links to flute makers specializing in traditional flutes, wood flutes, and ethnic flutes.

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Sites for manufacturers (including sales) of Shakuhachi flutes should submit to Arts: Music: Instruments: Winds: Woodwinds: Flute: Flute Makers: Historical and Ethnic: Shakuhachi

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A vertically-held bamboo flute, made from bamboo, with four front finger holes and one for the thumb. A traditional Japanese instrument, it now has become available worldwide, and student instruments may be made of other materials.