◇ About the Makers ◇ We are a father and daughter team in Shimane Prefecture, with the father having about 25 years of experience as a shinobue instructor and the daughter assisting. We sell handmade shinobue flutes. We harvest female bamboo (shinodake) growing in the Shizumagawa River (formerly Ginzangawa River), dry it for over 3 years, and then craft shinobue and kagura flutes. 【About the Original Beginner's Guide】 For those who wish, we will include a free original beginner's guide (fingering chart and practice guide). If you would like one, please let us know in the transaction message after your purchase, saying "Beginner's guide requested." ◇ Shipping Method ◇ We will ship within 1-2 days of purchase using Yu-Yu Mercari delivery with eco-friendly packaging. If you are in a hurry, please leave a comment. ◇ Description ◇ For those starting to play the shinobue, the 8-hon choshi (key) is the basic and most suitable key. It produces a bright and light sound. ◇ Tuning ◇ It is tuned to the Western musical scale of 440Hz, using a tuner to match the upper register, so it can be used in ensembles and with other instruments. It is tuned so that you can play the lower register (1st octave), upper register (2nd octave), and higher register (3rd octave) up to the 4th level by adjusting your breath strength. ※ Because natural shinodake bamboo is used, the tone and playing feel vary from flute to flute. Those already accustomed to other makers' flutes may need some time to get used to playing the higher register. Also, the sound produced may vary depending on the individual product and the player's skill. Included: Handbook (fingering chart) 【Specifications】 ○ Length: Approximately 41-42cm, Thickness: Approximately 19-21mm (near the mouthpiece) ○ Material: Shinodake (female bamboo) (dried for over 3 years and then heat-treated) ○ Inner Holes: Synthetic azuki (cashew) lacquer ○ Outer: Synthetic transparent lacquer (cashew) ○ Binding Thread: Ivory color 12g of weight is inserted inside the head of the tube for stability adjustment. Wood putty is used for the mouthpiece reflector to prevent melting in the summer heat. ◇ Requests ◇ ※ These are handmade. We offer them at an affordable price because we want many people to experience the shinobue. Please understand this point, check the condition in the photos, and refrain from purchasing if you are a perfectionist. ※ We inspect the flutes before shipping, but if there are any initial defects, please contact us "before" you rate the item. We will promptly exchange it. ※ Since natural bamboo is used as the material, there may be scratches and marks from removing knots, but please understand. #ForSongs #ForSongs #Shinobue #Shinobue #BambooFlute #TransverseFlute #8HonChoshi