Komabue Explained

The ("Koma flute") is a transverse bamboo flute, a fue that is used in traditional Japanese court music.

Construction

The komabue is typically constructed from bamboo. It is a transverse flute with six finger-holes. It is 36 cm, shorter than the ryuteki flute.[1]

Use

The komabue is used in both Gagaku and Komagaku. Historically the Oga family of musicians in Japan specialized in the komabue.[2]

Notes and References

  1. [Shigeo Kishibe]
  2. Marett,A. Musica Asiatica Vol. 5 Published by CUP Archive, p.210