◇ About the Makers ◇ We sell handmade shinobue flutes crafted by a father and daughter team in Shimane Prefecture, with the father having about 25 years of experience as a shinobue instructor and flute maker. 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 Mercari's anonymous delivery service within 1-3 days in eco-friendly packaging. Please leave a comment if you need it urgently. ◇ Description ◇ The 11-note shinobue has finger holes spaced about 5mm closer together than the 8-note shinobue, making it easier to cover the holes and handle for those with smaller hands. You can use it for singing or for daily practice. 【Purchase Benefit: Original Beginner's Guide】 For those who wish, we will include an original beginner's guide (fingering chart and practice guide). It is created with the 8-note scale, but the fingerings are the same, so you can use it for practice with flutes of other keys. This is also recommended for those who "don't know where to start." If you wish, please let us know in the transaction message after purchase, "Beginner's guide requested." 【Specifications】 ○ Length: Approximately 35cm, Thickness: Approximately 16mm (near the mouthpiece) ○ Material: Shinotake (female bamboo) (dried for over 3 years and then heat-treated) ○ Hole: Inner side coated with synthetic red lacquer (cashew) ○ Outer side: Coated with synthetic lacquer (cashew) ○ Winding thread: Light brown To adjust the stability, a 12g weight is inserted inside the head of the tube. Wood putty is used for the mouthpiece reflector to prevent it from melting in the summer heat. Transparent lacquer (cashew) is applied to the winding thread, making it beautiful and long-lasting. A beginner's guide to playing (fingering chart) is included. The tuning is adjusted to the second octave using a tuner, so it is possible to play in ensembles or with other instruments. ◇ Requests ◇ ※ Handmade. We offer these at an affordable price because we want many people to experience the shinobue. Please understand this, check the condition in the photos, and refrain from purchasing if you are a perfectionist. ※ We inspect the product before shipping, but if there are any initial defects, please contact us "before" giving a review. We will promptly exchange the item. ※ Since it is natural bamboo, there may be scratches or processing marks. This does not affect the sound. #ForSongs #Utamono #Shinobue #Shinobue #BambooFlute #Yokobue #ElevenNote