Indian Bamboo Flute Bansuri C5 – Partha Sarkar A top-class professional Bansuri in the tuning of C5 (C alto / soprano) coming directly from the workshop of the renowned Indian master, manufacturer and virtuoso Partha Sarkar – a disciple of the legendary Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. This instrument combines precise acoustic tuning, select Indian bamboo, and craftsmanship. Thanks to the higher tuning of C5, the flute is exceptionally agile, tonally clear and comfortable to grip, making it an ideal choice for both beginning players and advanced musicians seeking a pure and firm sound. A Masterpiece by Partha Sarkar Partha Sarkar is among the top Indian flutists and master manufacturers of Bansuri. Each instrument undergoes his personal intonation control and manual tuning of the playing holes. Comfortable Hole Spacing (Tuning C5) Thanks to the C5 tuning and a more compact length, it does not require an extreme finger span. The instrument perfectly fits into the hand and allows for lightning-fast articulation of melodies and decorations. Traditional Protective Binding The body of the flute is reinforced with precise colored thread wraps, protecting the bamboo from damage due to temperature and humidity fluctuations. Technical Specifications of the Product Manufacturer / Master Partha Sarkar (India) Tuning (Key) C5 (according to Western tuning / Indian Sa = G) Material Carefully selected natural thin-walled bamboo Type of Flute Traditional Indian side-blown bamboo flute (Side-blown) Suitable for Beginners, players with smaller palms, folk, fusion and meditative music Why choose the Bansuri C5 by Partha Sarkar? Unlike mass-produced souvenir flutes, each instrument from Partha Sarkar is a full-fledged musical instrument with precise tuning and balanced intonation across all octaves. The C5 tuning responds very sensitively to the breath, facilitates tone creation, and thanks to the smaller spacing of the playing holes, it is a great starting instrument into the world of Indian ragas and improvisation.