Storing and Carrying the Flute/Bansuri - Himanshu Nanda

The temperature of the place affects the tuning of the bansuri a lot. It is vulnerable to rapid change in temperature. Especially in cold places, blowing directly into the bansuri can cause cracks due to sudden temperature change. To avoid this, it is ideal to play the Flute/Bansuri at room temperature. We can also rub the flute/bansuri by gently gliding our palm on it to make it a little warm.

The flute/bansuri must not be stored at a damp/humid place. It is very likely to develop fungus when stored inside a cover for longer duration at such places. If the Flute/Bansuri develops fungus, wipe it gently with a clean cotton cloth. To clean the inner side of Flute/Bansuri, wrap the cloth around a long stick, insert into the open hole and rotate the cloth slowly. Make sure to not touch or change the position of the cork while cleaning.

Hence it is good to keep your Flute/Bansuri at a dry place. Also do not keep it idle for a long time, play the Flute/Bansuri from time to time.

If you are travelling by air, always carry the flute with you. Do not forget to put a fragile tag on your Flute/Bansuri case/cover if you are checking it into the luggage section of the aircraft.

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