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TIRAKITA CO., LTD.
| Address | 339 Isshiki Hayama-machi Miura-gun Kanagawa, JAPAN ZIP:238-0026 |
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| Representative Name | Atsushi Umehara |
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[Product Details] Length: Approx. 35–50 cm; Diameter: Approx. 1.5–2 cm [Please Note] Since this product is made from natural materials, the size and details may vary slightly from piece to piece. Depending on the item, some may feature a small red tassel at one end.
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Country of manufacture: Vietnam
Material / component: ]Bamboo
Package: Identical to photo
Year of manufacture: 2026
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| *A Vietnamese Bamboo Flute Evoking the Country's Rural Scenery Water buffalo, rice paddies, lush greenery—the rural areas of Vietnam are filled with serene landscapes that evoke a sense of nostalgia. This simple bamboo flute is a perfect match for such Vietnamese countryside scenery. Crafted from a single piece of bamboo, it features a slender, simple form. The natural knots and variations in color have been left intact, and when you hold it in your hand, you can feel the warmth of the bamboo itself. *Vietnam’s iconic bamboo flute: [Sáo Trúc] Bamboo flutes have long been cherished in Vietnam, and among them, the transverse bamboo flute—played by holding it horizontally—is well known as [S?o tr?c (Sao Truc)]. [S?o] means “flute,” and [tr?c] means “bamboo.” This type is played by blowing into the mouthpiece while holding the instrument horizontally. It features a traditional, simple structure with finger holes arranged in a straight line. Like the Japanese shinobue or the Western flute, sound is produced by directing the breath against the rim of the mouthpiece. Since the tone changes depending on the angle and strength of the breath, players enjoy the process of shaping the sound themselves. *From Rural Villages to the Stage: A Part of Vietnamese Life The *Sao* *Chuc* is an instrument that has been widely used in traditional Vietnamese music. It has been used not only for solo performances but also in ensembles of folk instruments and in traditional performing arts such as Cheo, Ca Tru, and Chau Van. Furthermore, in rural areas where bamboo is readily available, it is said to have been cherished as an instrument of daily life—played during breaks from farm work or while tending to water buffalo. The simple sound of a bamboo flute echoes in the breeze sweeping across the countryside. The Sao*Chuc is an instrument that evokes such quintessentially Vietnamese scenes. *A simple, resonant tone unique to bamboo The sound produced from a single bamboo tube is simple yet expressive. From light and bright tones to soft, full-bodied sounds, you can enjoy a wide range of expressions depending on how you play it. Since it lacks complex mechanisms, the way you breathe and use your fingers is directly reflected in the sound—this is part of the bamboo flute’s charm. If you’re a beginner, it may take a little practice to produce a clear tone, but when you get the breath right, you’ll hear the resonant, expansive timbre unique to bamboo. *A Single Piece Crafted from Natural Bamboo Since natural bamboo is used, each piece varies in thickness, the position of the nodes, color, surface patterns, and the finish of the finger holes. You may notice small scratches or variations in color, but please enjoy these as the unique charm of a natural material—something you won’t find in mass-produced, uniform items. It’s not only a functional folk instrument for playing music but also a charming addition to a collection of instruments from around the world or as a decorative piece to enhance an Asian-inspired space. |
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| Shipping Method | Estimated Arrival |
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| Sea Mail | From Nov.4th 2026 to Jan.6th 2027 |
| Air Mail | From Oct.19th 2026 to Oct.21st 2026 |
| EMS | From Oct.16th 2026 to Oct.21st 2026 |
| Pantos Express | From Oct.20th 2026 to Oct.23rd 2026 |
| DHL | From Oct.16th 2026 to Oct.20th 2026 |
| UPS | From Oct.16th 2026 to Oct.20th 2026 |
| FedEx | From Oct.16th 2026 to Oct.20th 2026 |
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Material: Bamboo
[Product Details] Length: Approx. 35–50 cm; Diameter: Approx. 1.5–2 cm Made of bamboo [Note] Since this product is made from natural materials, each item varies slightly in size and detail. Depending on the item, some designs may feature a small red tassel at the end. [Pitch] The pitches shown are based on the sound produced when the instrument is played without any fingerings. As this is a handmade item, please consider the pitches as a general guide. [Product Dimensions] Approx. 2 cm x 2 cm x 35 cm; Approx. 60 g [Category] Folk Instruments: Wind Instruments; Folk Instruments [Tags] Transverse flute, Bamboo flute, Am Sao, Flute, Folk instrument, Vietnam, Whistle, Recorder |
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Water buffalo, rice paddies, lush greenery—the rural areas of Vietnam are filled with serene landscapes that evoke a sense of nostalgia. This simple bamboo flute is a perfect match for such Vietnamese countryside scenery.
Crafted from a single piece of bamboo, it features a slender, simple form. The natural knots and variations in color have been left intact, and when you hold it in your hand, you can feel the warmth of the bamboo itself.
*Vietnam’s iconic bamboo flute: [Sáo Trúc]
Bamboo flutes have long been cherished in Vietnam, and among them, the transverse bamboo flute—played by holding it horizontally—is well known as [S?o tr?c (Sao Truc)]. [S?o] means “flute,” and [tr?c] means “bamboo.”
This type is played by blowing into the mouthpiece while holding the instrument horizontally. It features a traditional, simple structure with finger holes arranged in a straight line.
Like the Japanese shinobue or the Western flute, sound is produced by directing the breath against the rim of the mouthpiece. Since the tone changes depending on the angle and strength of the breath, players enjoy the process of shaping the sound themselves.
*From Rural Villages to the Stage: A Part of Vietnamese Life
The *Sao* *Chuc* is an instrument that has been widely used in traditional Vietnamese music. It has been used not only for solo performances but also in ensembles of folk instruments and in traditional performing arts such as Cheo, Ca Tru, and Chau Van.
Furthermore, in rural areas where bamboo is readily available, it is said to have been cherished as an instrument of daily life—played during breaks from farm work or while tending to water buffalo.
The simple sound of a bamboo flute echoes in the breeze sweeping across the countryside. The Sao*Chuc is an instrument that evokes such quintessentially Vietnamese scenes.
*A simple, resonant tone unique to bamboo
The sound produced from a single bamboo tube is simple yet expressive. From light and bright tones to soft, full-bodied sounds, you can enjoy a wide range of expressions depending on how you play it.
Since it lacks complex mechanisms, the way you breathe and use your fingers is directly reflected in the sound—this is part of the bamboo flute’s charm. If you’re a beginner, it may take a little practice to produce a clear tone, but when you get the breath right, you’ll hear the resonant, expansive timbre unique to bamboo.
*A Single Piece Crafted from Natural Bamboo
Since natural bamboo is used, each piece varies in thickness, the position of the nodes, color, surface patterns, and the finish of the finger holes. You may notice small scratches or variations in color, but please enjoy these as the unique charm of a natural material—something you won’t find in mass-produced, uniform items.
It’s not only a functional folk instrument for playing music but also a charming addition to a collection of instruments from around the world or as a decorative piece to enhance an Asian-inspired space.
■ベトナムの田園風景を思わせる、ベトナムの竹製横笛
水牛、水田、豊かな緑——。ベトナムの農村部には、どこか懐かしさを感じる穏やかな風景が広がっています。こちらは、そんなベトナムの田園風景によく似合う、素朴な竹製の横笛です。
一本の竹を活かした、すらりとしたシンプルな姿。節や自然な色むらもそのまま残されており、手に取ると竹という素材の温かみが感じられます。
■ベトナムを代表する竹笛「サオ・チュック」
ベトナムでは竹製の笛が古くから親しまれており、中でも横に構えて演奏する竹笛は「S?o tr?c（サオ・チュック）」としてよく知られています。「S?o（サオ）」は笛、「tr?c（チュック）」は竹を意味する言葉です。
こちらは歌口に息を吹き当て、横向きに構えて演奏するタイプ。指穴が一直線に並んだ、伝統的なシンプルな構造です。
日本の篠笛や西洋のフルートと同じく、息を歌口の縁に当てて音を出します。息の角度や強さによって音色が変わるため、奏者自身が響きを作っていく楽しさがあります。
■農村から舞台まで、ベトナムの暮らしとともに
サオ・チュックは、ベトナムの伝統音楽の中で広く使われてきた楽器です。独奏はもちろん、民族楽器による合奏や、チェオ、カイルオン、チャウヴァンなどの伝統芸能にも用いられてきました。
また、竹が身近にある農村では、農作業の合間に笛を吹いたり、水牛の世話をしながら奏でたりと、暮らしの中の楽器としても親しまれてきたといわれています。
田園を渡る風の中に、素朴な竹笛の音が響く。サオ・チュックは、そんなベトナムらしい情景を思い起こさせてくれる楽器です。
■竹ならではの素朴で伸びやかな響き
一本の竹管から生まれる音は、シンプルながら表情豊か。軽やかで明るい響きから、息をたっぷり含んだ柔らかな音まで、吹き方によってさまざまな表情を楽しめます。
複雑な機構を持たないぶん、息遣いや指使いがそのまま音に現れるのも竹笛の魅力です。初めての場合はきれいに発音するまで少し練習が必要ですが、うまく息が乗ったときには、竹ならではの伸びやかな音色が響きます。
■天然竹をそのまま活かした一本
天然の竹を使用しているため、太さや節の位置、色合い、表面の模様、指穴の仕上がりなどには一本ごとに個体差があります。小さな傷や色むらなどが見られる場合もございますが、均一な工業製品にはない自然素材ならではの味わいとしてお楽しみください。
実際に音を奏でる民族楽器としてはもちろん、世界の楽器を集めている方のコレクションや、アジアンな空間を彩るディスプレイとしても魅力的な一本です。