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Bansuri Q & A Episode 017: The 8th Hole On Bansuri

QUESTION:
“Thanks for your answer about the 7th hole. What about the 8th? My nicer bansuris have 8 holes. The 7th and 8th are actually on the bottom, and slightly staggered. Occasionally, I use the 7th hole by bringing it into contact with the outside of my leg. But, I have never figured out how to use the 8th hole properly.""
-- Morgan Redman, Canada

ANSWER:
The 8th hole improves the timbre of the flute (helping your tone) and enables you to play a beautiful sounding low Shuddh Ma...the deepest note you produce on bansuri. The 7th hole combined with a rolling of the flute can also get Shuddh Ma, but the tonal quality is better and the volume higher when using the 8th hole. Play the 8th hole by closing the first seven holes and then closing the 8th hole using your thigh/quadriceps (a few inches above the knee.

A properly made 8th hole should NOT be on the bottom of the flute, as that would force you to close it with your knee, which has a small surface area and is thus sub-optimal. Rather, the 8th hole should be on the side of the flute away from your body (towards the audience), about 120 degrees offset from the main six holes (4pm on a clock).

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Recorded August 17, 2018 in Manassas, VA.
Tanpura is set at F (+8 cents).

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