Bansuri, Murali, Venu all are the name of Indian woodwind instrument
flute. Indian bamboo flutes are the one of the oldest musical
instruments of India. The Hindu God Krishna is traditionally considered a
master of the Bansuri or Flute. The bansuri is made from a single
hollow shaft of bamboo with six or seven finger holes. The Indian flutes
are very simple compared to the western counterparts, they are made of
bamboo and are keyless. And flute is a reedless wind instrument that
produces its sound from the flow of air across of opening. The fingers
of both hands are used to close and open the holes.
