- Chinese notched flute. Tuned in A C D E F G, The Japanese Shakuhachi served as a model.
- Also it is blown through a notch at the upper end of the tube.
- Because of the different shape of the notch the sound can be kept a little more stable than the Japanese version.
- The sound is very smooth, deep and restrained.
- Originally it was used by Buddhistic Monks for their meditations, before it finally found its way to Japan 500 years ago.
- Length: 29-33 inch Diameter: 1 inch Weight: 5 OZ