Which flute (South or north) is best for beginners (adults)

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Carnatic Flute

Karnatic music is vibrant; it has 72 significant ragas / Janaka ragas. Janya ragas derived from Janaka ragas hundreds. No other form of music it's Hindustani or western are precious than South Indian or Karnatic music. Using the term Carnatic is wrong. It's Carnatic.
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both the forms of music is extremely rich! it would be foolish on my part to comment. you can pick up any form of your choice and follow it diligently
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Carnatic Flutist and Vocalist

South Indian Flutes have 8 holes and North Indian flutes have 6 holes. Depending upon personal choice of learning South indian or North Indian music on flute ; For a beginner , it is always better to start with a shorter flute as the hole to hole distance is minimum and most of the beginners can play...
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South Indian Flutes have 8 holes and North Indian flutes have 6 holes. Depending upon personal choice of learning South indian or North Indian music on flute ; For a beginner , it is always better to start with a shorter flute as the hole to hole distance is minimum and most of the beginners can play swaras easily on shorter flutes . read less
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Hi Gayatriji. Congrats fr u want to learn this enchanting instrument. According to me north one is easy to learn fr brginners.
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Amit Chauhan a.k.a. Sam Ackrona the Flutist

Both are nearly the same for the beginners except may be minor difference in prices.
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you can start with anyone..
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Bamboo flute of scale F or G should be good to start with.
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First, you have to decide whether you are interested in Carnatic Music or Hindustani Music. Depending on that, you have to purchase the flute, since they are different. Secondly, you have to first join a class or under a guru. They will guide you. It is not advisable to buy a flute before deciding...
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First, you have to decide whether you are interested in Carnatic Music or Hindustani Music. Depending on that, you have to purchase the flute, since they are different. Secondly, you have to first join a class or under a guru. They will guide you. It is not advisable to buy a flute before deciding which type of music you wish to join. read less
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Both the styles are same.To start with G scale (5)
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Please could you advise me ,flute classes, in and around NR Colony, Bangalore.
I m teaching flute from many years. If interested please contact me by email.
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Can a beginner play flute like a professionals in just 2 months. Please elaborate how we can do this?
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