◇ About the Maker ◇ We sell handmade shinobue flutes crafted by a father and daughter team in Shimane Prefecture, who have been teaching shinobue for about 25 years. We make shinobue and kagura flutes from female bamboo (shinotake) harvested from the Shizumagawa River (formerly the Ginzangawa River), dried for over three years. ◇ Shipping Method ◇ We will ship via Yu-Pack (Yu-Yu Mercari Bin) within 1-2 days of purchase. If you need it urgently, please leave a comment. ◇ Description ◇ A 6-note shinobue is two semitones lower than an 8-note shinobue, resulting in a vocal range closer to the human voice. Songs with a # at the beginning of the score can be smoothly played by transposing them to C major, without using many semitones. ◇ Tuning ◇ Tuned to the Western musical scale of 440Hz, using a tuner to match the upper register (second octave), allowing for ensemble playing and performance with other instruments. Tuned to allow for the sound of the lower register (first octave), upper register (second octave), and the highest register (third octave) to be produced by breath control. As these are natural bamboo flutes, each one has its own unique characteristics. Those accustomed to other flute makers' flutes may take some time to master the high registers (3rd and 4th octaves) on these flutes. Included: Instruction manual (fingering chart) 【Specifications】 ○ Length: Approximately 45-46cm, thickness approximately 20-21mm (near the mouthpiece) ○ Material: Shinotake (female bamboo) (dried for over 3 years, then heat-treated) ○ Inner holes: Synthetic azuki-colored lacquer (cashew) ○ Outer surface: Synthetic lacquer (cashew) ○ Binding thread: Ivory color 20g of lead is inserted inside the head joint for stability adjustment. Wood putty is used for the mouthpiece reflector to prevent melting in the summer heat. Transparent lacquer is applied to the binding thread for beauty and durability. ◇ Important Notes ◇ ※ Handmade. We offer these at an affordable price, hoping that many people will experience the shinobue. Please understand this, and check the condition in the photos. If you are a perfectionist, please refrain from purchasing. ※ We inspect the flutes before shipping, but if there are any initial defects, please contact us "before" giving a rating. We will promptly exchange the item. ※ The detailed photos from the second image onwards are taken to closely resemble the actual colors, but the colors may appear slightly different when viewed in person. ※ There may be scratches or processing marks due to the natural bamboo. These do not affect the sound. #ForSongs#ForSongs#Shinobue#Shinobue#BambooFlute#HorizontalFlute#6Note