Komabue

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

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.

Historically the Oga family of musicians in Japan specialized in the komabue.