Fantastic Flute

     The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family.
     The bamboo flute is an important instrument in Indian classical music, and developed independently of the Western flute. The Hindu God Krishna is traditionally considered a master of the bamboo flute. The Indian flutes are very simple compared to the Western counterparts; they are made of bamboo and are keyless.
      Pandit Raghunath Prasanna developed various techniques in the realm of flute playing so as to faithfully reproduce the subtleties and nuances of Indian classical music. He was responsible for training his own family members. Disciples of the family like Pt. Bholanath Prasanna, Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia, and Rajendra Prasanna Pt. Rajendra Prasanna are known for their music.
      Two main varieties of Indian flutes are currently used. The first, the Bansuri, has six finger holes and one embouchure hole, and is used predominantly in the Hindustani music of Northern India.
The second, the Venu or Pullanguzhal, has eight finger holes, and is played predominantly in the Carnatic music of Southern India. Presently, the eight-holed flute with cross-fingering technique is common among many Carnatic flutists. 
      The quality of the flute's sound depends somewhat on the specific bamboo used to make it.....