In this video, I share how the change in posture while playing an E-Base flute has hurt me. #flute #flutepractice #bansuri #learnflute #flutelovers #learnfluteonline #music #learningprocess #alankar_practice #indianclassicalmusic
This is a VERY good layout and guideline for the anatomy of Bansuri flute playing these two flutes. I play both G and F natural bass flutes and confirm one must adapt the body to the flute which may or may not be good for you... thank you for your offering!
Thank you so much for this video, extremely helpful tips... Most important, thanx for the English channel for the FLUTE 🙏🙏🙏 And I must say, you have a lovely voice.... Keep your videos coming ❤🙌
Before buying E base flute first check your finger length. Normal E base flute suitable for long fingers because the finger hole distance. Short fingers players must customize the finger hole distance
Good morning My name is Enzo and I am 65 years old I live in Italy, I subscribed to your RU-vid channel and I find it very interesting. I'm a beginner I have been studying bansuri flute for 35 days I would like to purchase flutes like your basic E sound marvelous Where can I buy it? Thanks for your suggestions and your patience Enzotaiji
I really appreciate u for enilghting this commonly- faced problem.Ur suggested wam up exercises r also v.effective & praiseworthy.It is fact that nobody has spoken on this problem as yet.Thank u v.much for being so concened & informative.keep it up.The manufacturers should also do some modification resolving this problem.
It's my pleasure. I do hope manufacturers start changing the alignment of the holes starting from F Base or E Base flute so that flautists with both long and short arms/fingers will benefit. This will also encourage beginners to try Base flutes.
it's a maiden Utube Channel providing useful Tips as what precaution to take on shifting from Middle scale Flutes to bigger base Flutes like E base or D, C etc. Personally facing the same problems indicated to play E base Flute with streching issues & thereafter feeling Pains. Thanks for your useful Tips. Shall try now onwards to play Bigger Flutes.
@@BansuriLove Thank You. Can U pls highlight on difference between Right hand Flutes & Left hand Flutes specifically on it's Makings, Carvings, Craftings & Structures. Regards...
It is precisely because of the problems mentioned here with playing on long bansuris that has forced me to re-think the fingering system. You can follow my thinking process on my channel under the "Bansuri Innovations" series. There, you will see a bansuri where one uses 9 of the fingers to control the tone holes. The more finger holes you have, the less the fingers have to stretch and consequently the more relaxed they are. Also, having to half close a whole for some notes weakens the volume and tone of the note. This is particularly noticeable when you are playing dha komal on an E Base bansuri or longer. The more separate tone holes you have, the less you need to rely on half-closures. Currently I am playing a bansuri with 10 controllable tone holes, therefore using all 10 fingers including the 2 thumbs. This needs some modifications so that the thumbs do not compromise on the holding and supporting duties. It is very easy to play this bansuri in a totally relaxed way once you get used to the fingering. I have not yet demonstrated this on my channel but will if there is sufficient interest.
I have been playing E base for 7 months now. First I had issues with wrist and now shoulder. You can get made to measure bansuri for ease of playing. Glad you addressed this issue.
Im now up to C# bass and after 20 minutes my hands get very tired but I love the sound. It's taken a year to get comfortable, I can play fast now but going back to E after playing a larger flute makes it so much more easier. There is still more stretching I need to do before I move down to a Shankh A Bass
Wait theres a right handed flute? As a leftie should i get a left handed flute then? Is there an ambidextrous flute concept because i do have back issues alreadu and i feel having the ability to switch hands would help not have pain
Yes, there are right handed and left handed flutes. You will be able to find both on Punam Flutes Website. Smaller flutes can be ambidextrous but you definitely want the left handed flute when you buy Base flutes. The holes are moved slightly to contour to your finger position which makes a huge difference in playing.
If your Blood pressure is increasing after playing an E base, it is probably from the physical pain your body experienced from playing a bigger flute but not necessarily from the act of blowing into an E base. I’m more relaxed after playing because of the beautiful sound and long breathing sessions.
Thanks for sharing this , but you will laugh at me if I tell you forget about E , have shifted to B to. G and having hell pain in my fingers 🤣.. feels like I should stick to B only , do I have any hope with G ?
Getting used to a Bass flute takes time. If your goal is to play E Bass, start with B Bass, then G Bass and then E Bass. You would have to at least spend 100-150 hours on each flute before you move on to another one. Make sure your fingers are moving comfortably and you are maintaining tonal quality.
Hello sir ur vdo was very informtive. Sir I want to learn classical in flute, So sir can u suggest where I can learn online classical flute? Bcos I don't have any flute teacher in my town.
There are some good teachers available on “www.teacheron.com” for online classes. You can also find contact details of teachers on their RU-vid videos.
E Base is the sweet spot for meditative sound. I have a G-base that does not sound as beautiful and warm as an E-base and anything lower than E would be too low. Getting a custom made E-base would help a lot with pain.
Try not to press too hard on the flute. Only use enough pressure to close the holes. You would still need a break after 20-30min of playing. Pain is inevitable if you don’t have extra long fingers while playing E base.
Hi bro , I started my Bansuri journey few months back : learning carnatic & hindusthani flutes simultaneously: plz provide ur insta ID : need to discuss with u something
