How To Cover The 6th Hole
How To Cover The 6th Hole
Bansuri Q & A Episode 016: How To Cover The 6th Hole
QUESTION:
“Does it make any difference if we use third finger or the pinky for the last hole. It may be less strenuous to use the pinky. It may be noted that the seventh hole is rarely used by many like Hariji, Rakeshji and others. I will be grateful to hear your response. Thanks
— Sharad Moghe
ANSWER:
I don’t think it’s a good idea to play the Pa hole (6th hole) with your pinky. If it is hard to reach with your ring finger, practice it daily and if necessary play on a smaller flute until it becomes easy, then move up to a larger flute.
Video recorded in Manassas, VA on August 10th, 2018. Tanpura is set to F +8 cents.
“I’m so glad your email popped up last week! I have started using my ring finger on the low Pa on the G Bansuri! it IS BETTER! The pinky was a BAD habit! I’m going to dive in, today, into your archives and attend I hope, ALL the meetings! Bansuri-on, Guru Kerry and Thank you!!”
– Kevin R., Pittsburgh, PA
