C Natural Medium
Easiest to hold
The shortest of the three, with the most comfortable grip. Suits film songs, light music and folk tunes.
Length ≈ 19 in (48 cm)
₹3,400
- For absolute beginners
- Right-handed players
- Delivered anywhere in India
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Hindustani flutes for beginners
Three bansuris for Hindustani classical, film and light music, each tested by me before it is sent. For absolute beginners who play right-handed and live in India.
Which bansuri should you start on?
For adult beginners in Hindustani classical, I recommend the G Natural Base. The A Natural Base and C Natural Medium are shorter and easier to hold.
The flutes are drawn to scale against the ruler, so you can compare their sizes.
A Natural Base
Between the two
Easier breath control than the C medium and a more comfortable grip than the G base. Warm, sweet tone.
Length ≈ 22.5 in (57 cm)
₹3,800
G Natural Base
Recommended for adult beginnersAdult beginners
The deep, warm bansuri sound. Give yourself five to ten days to settle into the grip.
Length ≈ 25 in (63.5 cm)
₹4,500
The set of three
Practising on different scales teaches you how much breath each octave needs and trains your fingers to adjust. A set costs less than buying the flutes one by one.
Bansuri beginner set
₹11,000₹11,700Save ₹700
Packing and courier: ₹600 per order, for up to three flutes, anywhere in India. Covers are not included.
What to know before you order
- Time to dispatch
- 12–15 working days. Your flute is sourced after you order, then tuned and checked in my studio.
- Packing and courier
- ₹600 per order for up to three flutes, sent by DTDC or a similar courier. Delivery within India only.
- Tracking
- Tracking details are emailed to you as soon as the flute is dispatched.
- Covers
- Flutes are sent without a cover or case. These are easy to find in music shops and online.
- Natural bamboo
- Each flute varies a little in colour and grain. The thread colour can’t be customised.
- If it arrives damaged
- This is rare. Record an unboxing video that shows the damage and send it to me, and I will refund you.
- The makers
- Under my agreement with the flute makers, I don’t share their names.
- How we work together
- You are ordering from a working musician, so replies can take a day. I will always be courteous with you and ask the same in return. If that breaks down, I will cancel and refund the order.
Not sure which one to choose?
Tell me who the flute is for and which style they are learning, and I will point you to the right scale.
Or write to sriharsha.ramkumar@gmail.com