Musical Instruments

Bamboo Musical Instruments

Bamboo musical instruments are not a new idea. Bamboo has been used by many cultures around the world to produce music.

The bamboo flute is one of the oldest and simplest musical instruments in the world. Because bamboo grows in most tropical and temperate climates of the world, many cultures use bamboo flutes as their primary wind instrument.

Ease of play makes bamboo flutes a natural choice for beginners.

Bamboo saxophones are unique instruments. These saxophones were originally designed and created by Sunreed Instruments. If you have never played a saxophone, and always wanted to learn, now is your chance. You will find them a simple instrument to learn on.

Bamboo clarinets are similar to bamboo saxophones. These clarinets have bamboo bodies affixed to a traditional modern clarinet mouthpiece, which gives each instrument a unique voice. These are simple instruments with excellent tone and range.

The Shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese end-blown bamboo flute, is often made from the root stalk of the bamboo plant, giving it a slightly richer, sweeter tone. Feng shui practitioners will say the root also holds more "chi".

The Shakuhachi's history is steeped in myth and lore of Samurai warriors turned Bhuddist monks. Though more difficult to play, it is preferred by many because of its haunting tonality and meditative quality.