Himekawa Yakuseki Stone Flute/Rock Flute/Iwa-bue, with Two Through-Holes [Special Pattern] 75g *To play, seal the opposite end with your fingertip. Size: 53mm x 39mm x 27mm Blowhole Diameter: 10mm Weight: 75g *We have confirmed that even beginners can easily produce a sound, and are listing this item accordingly. This stone flute is made from natural, unadulterated Himekawa Yakuseki, with blowholes carefully crafted for ease of sound production and with consideration for the balance of shape and pattern. We will be listing various items, so please take your time to browse. Stone flutes are instruments deeply connected to ancient Japanese history. They are gifts from the ultra-ancient past, imbued with a mystical quality. Stone flutes are also called "Iwa-bue" and have been revered as sacred objects, used to summon the gods, in several schools of Shinto. They have been excavated from Jomon period ruins, and thus stone flutes are also known as the "sound of Jomon." By blowing a stone flute in the same way as a shakuhachi flute or by blowing across the mouth of an empty bottle, you can obtain a clear, high-pitched tone. Experiment with the thickness, strength, and direction of your breath to create the grand sound of the stone flute. The sound of the stone flute is said to ward off evil and bring good fortune, as has been told since ancient times.