Decoding a Melody

 Hello all!  This is my second tutorial on this page and I wanted it to be something very contrasting from the rest of the content. Hence, this... I held a flute in my hand for the first time in my life, back when I was 12. And though I confess that I don't practice it much these days (also, I'm no music genius), it holds a special, evergreen place in my memory and heart. This write-up focuses on the very easy technique of playing some basic notes. Happy learning!  The Flute Flutes are of different types based on the type of sounds they produces. There are bass flutes or Piccolos and so many more! As we're focusing on a very basic aspect, I'll demonstrate on a basic plastic flute which I own. This is what my flute looks like. Section 1:  Are  Bansuri  and flute the same?              No, they aren't the same thing.  A Bansuri is a type of flute. It is usually made from Bamboo or other types of woods.  A bansuri i...