बाँसुरी— Virtual Bansuri
Indian Bamboo Flute · 3 Octaves · Sargam Notation
Virtual Bansuri Online — Play Indian Flute
This free virtual bansuri lets you play the Indian bamboo flute (बाँसुरी) directly in your browser — no download, no sign-up required. Using the Web Audio API, each hole simulates the warm, breathy tone of a real bansuri. Hold SPACE to activate breath pressure, which gradually increases volume just like blowing into a real flute. Combine with vibrato and Meend (glide) for authentic Indian classical phrases.
| Key | Sargam | Note |
|---|---|---|
| A | सा (Sa) | C4 · 261 Hz |
| S | रे (Re) | D4 · 293 Hz |
| D | ग (Ga) | E4 · 329 Hz |
| F | म (Ma) | F4 · 349 Hz |
| G | प (Pa) | G4 · 392 Hz |
| H | ध (Dha) | A4 · 440 Hz |
| J | नि (Ni) | B4 · 493 Hz |
| Q–P | Taar Saptak | High octave |
| Z–/ | Mandra Saptak | Low octave |
| SPACE | Breath | Pressure ramp |
How do I play the virtual bansuri?▾
Use your keyboard: A–; for Madhya Saptak (middle octave), Q–P for Taar Saptak (high), Z–/ for Mandra Saptak (low). Hold SPACE to build breath pressure. Click or tap holes on mobile.
What is a bansuri?▾
A bansuri is a transverse bamboo flute from India, central to Hindustani classical music. Associated with Lord Krishna, it has no mechanical keys — only six or seven finger holes — and produces a uniquely warm, breathy tone.
What is Meend on the bansuri?▾
Meend is a portamento or glide technique where notes slide smoothly into each other. Enable the Meend toggle in settings to hear pitch transitions, simulating the finger-sliding technique on a real bansuri.
Can I practice Indian classical ragas on this?▾
Yes! The sargam notation (Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni) is shown on every hole. You can practice any raga by playing the corresponding holes in sequence. The three-octave range covers most ragas in Hindustani music.
Does the virtual bansuri work on mobile?▾
Absolutely. Every hole is fully touch-enabled. Tap any hole to play it on Android or iOS. Multi-touch lets you play multiple notes simultaneously. The layout adapts for smaller screens.