{"product_id":"ellis-xiao-flute","title":"Ellis Jatoba Xiao, E\/A","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe blowing edge in the mouthpiece is cut really nicely, and this xiao is quite easy to get a sound out of, even for someone who only dabbles. That makes it a good starting instrument for a newcomer to the xiao, and a pleasure for an experienced player too. Beautifully made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe xiao is an ancient Chinese end-blown flute, played by directing the breath across an edge cut into the capped mouthpiece. It is one of the most versatile open-hole flutes there is, with a range of more than two octaves and a wide variety of scales and modes. This is a full-length instrument, about 750 mm (29.5 in) overall, in jatoba with carved nodes, with seven finger holes on the front and a thumb hole on the back. In excellent, as-new condition, with a red drawstring bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeoffrey Ellis has made woodwinds full time since 1997, working on the Northern California coast, and builds flutes from many traditions, including Irish flutes, xiao, bansuri and shakuhachi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48403053183202,"sku":"RkHNWc0G-WILAec0a","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A0045_28a876b7-b8dc-42de-977b-66b7a75fd66d.jpg?v=1789606052","url":"https:\/\/www.irishflutestore.com\/products\/ellis-xiao-flute","provider":"Irish Flute Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}