◇ 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), which has been dried for over 3 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 key flute has finger holes spaced about 5mm closer together than the 8-note key flute, making it easier to cover the holes and easier to handle for those with smaller hands. You can use it for singing or for daily practice. 【Purchase Benefit: About the 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 key scale, but the fingering is the same, so you can use it for practice with flutes of other keys. It is also recommended for those who say, "I 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 baked) ○ Hole: Inner synthetic red lacquer (cashew) coating ○ Outer: Synthetic lacquer (cashew) coating ○ Winding thread: Light brown To adjust the stability, we have inserted a 12g weight inside the head of the tube. We used wood putty for the mouthpiece reflector to prevent it from melting even in the summer heat. We have wiped the winding thread with transparent lacquer (cashew) so that it will be beautiful and long-lasting. We will include a beginner's guide (fingering chart) on how to play. The tuning is adjusted to the high note (second octave) with a tuner, so it is possible to play in ensemble or with other instruments. ◇ Request ◇ ※ Handmade. We offer it 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 product before shipping, but if there is an initial defect, please be sure to contact us "before" you give a receipt rating. We will promptly exchange it. ※ Since it is natural bamboo, there may be scratches or processing marks. It does not affect the sound. #ForSongs #Utamono #Shinobue #Shinobue #BambooFlute #Yokobue #ElevenNoteKey