Shakuhachi, 8-Hon Choshi, C Key, Uta-mono, Doremi Scale, Tenchi Ito-maki Handmade transverse flute by a flute maker with 20 years of experience as a shakuhachi instructor. For those who are starting to play the shakuhachi, the 8-Hon Choshi is the best key to start with. Since shakuhachi with accurate keys that can be used in ensembles and collaborations with other instruments are expensive, the instructor makes them for their students. This is a beautiful and easy-to-play flute for those who are starting to play the shakuhachi. 【Specifications】 Length: Approximately 41.5cm, Thickness: Approximately 18.5mm (near the mouthpiece) Material: Shinobue bamboo (female bamboo) (dried for 3 years or more and then heat treated) Hole: Inner side is coated with synthetic red lacquer (cashew) Outer side: Coated with synthetic transparent lacquer (cashew) Wrapping thread: Brown 12g of lead is inserted inside the tube head for stability adjustment. Wood putty is used for the mouthpiece reflector to prevent it from melting in the summer heat. Transparent lacquer (cashew) is applied to the wrapping thread, making it beautiful and long-lasting. A beginner's guide to playing (fingering chart) is included. The tuning is based on the C major scale of the Western musical scale, and it is tuned to the high register (second octave) with a tuner, so it can be used for ensembles and performances with other instruments. The Ro-on (first octave), Ko-on (second octave), and Dai-ko-on (third octave) are also tuned so that they can be produced by the strength of the breath. Please understand that there may be scratches, etc., as natural bamboo is used as the material. Delivery will be by regular mail, so it will take about 4 days. Bamboo Flute