{"title":"Wind \u0026 Ceremonial","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo distinct traditions in one collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Native American style flutes and the Systrum by Tahya share a category in our catalog because both are designed for ceremonial, contemplative, and personal playing rather than for performance ensemble. The\u003cbr\u003etraditions and the instruments themselves are entirely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative American style flutes, two voices.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Native American style flute models offer two voicings: one with satinwood and one with rosewood, both producing their unique tones. Hand-shaped wood bodies, traditional block-and-flue construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Systrum by Tahya is its own instrument.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed by drum and movement artist Tahya, the Systrum is a hand-held frame instrument inspired by ancient Egyptian ceremonial instruments. It is shaken, not played in the conventional sense, and produces a distinctive metallic sound that suits movement, ritual, and meditative\u003cbr\u003esettings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for personal playin.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are instruments for the player, for ceremony, and for personal practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"native-american-style-flute-sheesham","title":"Roosebeck Native American Style Flute, Rosewood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSolid Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSix Finger Holes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eEnd-Blown\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eTuned to F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meditation, beginners, and players drawn to ethereal, personal music-making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eAn open, ethereal voice hand-turned from solid rosewood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe Native American style flute has a way of quieting a room. This 22-inch rosewood flute is end-blown, six-holed, and built in two parts: a pipe body and a sliding bird block that you nudge forward or back to shape the pitch. It is not made to be concert-tuned. It is made to be in tune with itself, and that is exactly what gives this style of flute its calm, unhurried voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"nafl-sound\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"nafl-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"nafl-start\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"nafl-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"nafl-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"nafl-sound\" style=\"max-height:600px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWarm, Ethereal, Unmistakable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTuned to F, with a lowest note of F# when all holes are covered, the Rosewood flute produces a warm, breathy voice with the open quality the style is known for. Six finger holes let you move through simple melodies intuitively, without the rigid demands of a concert instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAbout rosewood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood is a dense hardwood. Its tight grain gives the flute a deeper, more resonant low end compared to lighter tonewoods, with a smooth finish that darkens beautifully with handling.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"nafl-design\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eThe Bird Block Is Where the Magic Happens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe flute is built in two pieces: the pipe body and the bird (or saddle block) that sits across the top opening. Sliding the bird forward sharpens the pitch. Sliding it backward flattens it. This is how the instrument is fine-tuned, by hand, by ear, in the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJust be careful not to slide the bird far enough to close off the opening completely. Air needs room to move across the edge to produce the tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWhy two parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e The separate bird block is the defining feature of the Native American style flute. It gives you expressive control you cannot get from a fixed-mouthpiece flute, and it makes each instrument slightly different in character.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"nafl-start\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eEasier to Play Than You Might Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you have never played a wind instrument, this is a kind place to start. Blow gently across the top opening. No embouchure, no buzzing, no tight lips. Cover all six holes with your fingertips and you will hear F#, the flute's lowest note. Lift one hole at a time to climb the scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere is no wrong melody. The tradition this instrument draws from treats the flute as personal and inspirational. You play what feels right, and the flute's \"in tune with itself\" design means it will sound whole no matter where you land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eNew to flute?\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with soft, steady breath. A too-hard blow will overblow the note into a harmonic. Most players find their voice on this flute within a few minutes.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"nafl-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Rosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd-blown, two-part with sliding bird block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger Holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF (lowest note F# with all holes covered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Hole to Bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 5\/8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e844731009273\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eNote on tuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native American style flutes are not made to concert pitch. Each one is tuned to itself, which is why wood color, grain, and voice vary slightly from flute to flute. That is part of the instrument's character.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"nafl-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYour Rosewood Native American style flute arrives ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eFlute Body\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eBird \/ Saddle Block\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3558507.app.netsuite.com\/core\/media\/media.nl?id=83915\u0026amp;c=3558507\u0026amp;h=jwmJ8f_soRirnWcr_QS3ItiMhz-dsoO52-ym49q3t0JT9f-y\u0026amp;_xt=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOwner's Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-cta\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave questions about this flute?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/c\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054119018632,"sku":"NAFLC","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/NAFL_01.jpg?v=1776423823"},{"product_id":"native-american-style-flute-satinwood","title":"Roosebeck Native American Style Flute, Satinwood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSolid Satinwood\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSix Finger Holes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eEnd-Blown\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eTuned to F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meditation, beginners, and players who prefer a brighter, lighter-toned flute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eA bright, airy voice hand-turned from golden satinwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe Native American style flute has a way of quieting a room. This 22-inch satinwood version is end-blown, six-holed, and built in two parts: a pipe body and a sliding bird block that you nudge forward or back to shape the pitch. It is not made to be concert-tuned. It is made to be in tune with itself, and that is exactly what gives this style of flute its calm, unhurried voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"naflc-sound\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"naflc-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"naflc-start\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"naflc-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"naflc-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"naflc-sound\" style=\"max-height:600px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBright, Airy, Unmistakable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTuned to F, with a lowest note of F# when all holes are covered, the Satinwood flute produces a bright, clear voice with the open, ethereal quality the style is known for. Six finger holes let you move through simple melodies intuitively, without the rigid demands of a concert instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAbout satinwood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satinwood is a pale golden hardwood with a naturally lustrous, satin-like finish, which is where it gets its name. Its lighter density gives the flute a brighter, more treble-forward voice compared to denser rosewoods.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"naflc-design\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eThe Bird Block Is Where the Magic Happens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe flute is built in two pieces: the pipe body and the bird (or saddle block) that sits across the top opening. Sliding the bird forward sharpens the pitch. Sliding it backward flattens it. This is how the instrument is fine-tuned, by hand, by ear, in the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJust be careful not to slide the bird far enough to close off the opening completely. Air needs room to move across the edge to produce the tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWhy two parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e The separate bird block is the defining feature of the Native American style flute. It gives you expressive control you cannot get from a fixed-mouthpiece flute, and it makes each instrument slightly different in character.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"naflc-start\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eEasier to Play Than You Might Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you have never played a wind instrument, this is a kind place to start. Blow gently across the top opening. No embouchure, no buzzing, no tight lips. Cover all six holes with your fingertips and you will hear F#, the flute's lowest note. Lift one hole at a time to climb the scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere is no wrong melody. The tradition this instrument draws from treats the flute as personal and inspirational. You play what feels right, and the flute's \"in tune with itself\" design means it will sound whole no matter where you land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eNew to flute?\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with soft, steady breath. A too-hard blow will overblow the note into a harmonic. Most players find their voice on this flute within a few minutes.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"naflc-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Satinwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd-blown, two-part with sliding bird block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger Holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF (lowest note F# with all holes covered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Hole to Bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 5\/8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e844731021183\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eNote on tuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native American style flutes are not made to concert pitch. Each one is tuned to itself, which is why wood color, grain, and voice vary slightly from flute to flute. That is part of the instrument's character.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"naflc-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYour Satinwood Native American style flute arrives ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eFlute Body\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eBird \/ Saddle Block\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3558507.app.netsuite.com\/core\/media\/media.nl?id=83915\u0026amp;c=3558507\u0026amp;h=jwmJ8f_soRirnWcr_QS3ItiMhz-dsoO52-ym49q3t0JT9f-y\u0026amp;_xt=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOwner's Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-cta\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave questions about this flute?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-american-style-flutes\"\u003ebrowse all Native American Style Flutes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054122918024,"sku":"NAFL","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/NAFLC_01.jpg?v=1776423772"},{"product_id":"roosebeck-tahya-ceremonial-systrum-hand-carved-egyptian-inspired-percussion","title":"Roosebeck Tahya Ceremonial Systrum, Hand-Carved Egyptian-Inspired Percussion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e16\" Tall\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eHand-Carved Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eNickel Silver Jingles\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSnake-Shaped Rods\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eCeremonial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Percussion ensembles, ritual and chanting practices, dance accompaniment, and collectors of ceremonial instruments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eAn Ancient Egyptian-inspired ceremonial percussion piece, hand-crafted in rosewood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe systrum is one of humanity's oldest documented percussion instruments, sacred in Ancient Egyptian ritual and used by priestesses of Hathor and Isis. The Tahya Ceremonial Systrum brings that tradition into a robust, modern instrument suited to professional, collegiate, and community percussion ensembles. Sixteen inches tall, hand-carved from rosewood, with nickel silver jingles strung on rods deliberately shaped like snakes in keeping with the historical iconography. Beyond its musical role, it stands on its own as an object of art, a piece you'll want on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"systrnrc-sound\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"systrnrc-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"systrnrc-start\"\u003eUse \u0026amp; Playing\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"systrnrc-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"systrnrc-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"systrnrc-sound\" style=\"max-height: 600px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBright, Shimmering Ceremonial Voice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNickel silver jingles strung on the snake-shaped rods produce a bright, shimmering rattle when shaken, the same essential sound profile that made the systrum central to Egyptian ritual for thousands of years. The tone adds a wonderful new texture to chanting, drumming, and dance, and cuts through ensemble settings without overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the jingles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel silver produces a brighter, longer-sustaining tone than brass. Strung on snake-shaped rods, the jingles travel along the curve as you shake the instrument, creating a subtle rolling shimmer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"systrnrc-design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-Carved Rosewood with Snake-Shaped Rods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is hand-carved rosewood, finished to highlight the natural grain. The horizontal rods that hold the nickel silver jingles are deliberately shaped like snakes, a direct reference to the serpent imagery that runs through systrum iconography in Ancient Egyptian temple art. Each instrument's hand-carving makes it unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the snake motif:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Egyptian iconography, the systrum was often shown with the head of Hathor flanked by serpents. The snake-shaped rods on this instrument honor that visual tradition while serving the practical role of holding the jingles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"systrnrc-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMany Ways to Play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the systrum by the handle and shake, gentle motion produces a soft shimmer, energetic motion produces a fuller rattle. The instrument adapts to ritual chanting, dance accompaniment, drum-circle texture work, and ensemble percussion alike. You can also tap the frame for additional rhythmic possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the history and ceremonial use of the systrum, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hathorsystrum.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehathorsystrum.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e When you're not playing, the Tahya stands beautifully on a desk, shelf, altar, or studio surface. Many owners use theirs as much for its visual presence as for its sound.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"systrnrc-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-carved Rosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJingles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel silver, on snake-shaped rods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 inches L × 6 inches W × 2 inches H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"systrnrc-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Tahya Ceremonial Systrum ships ready to play and ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eTahya Systrum\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"[OWNERS_GUIDE_URL_TBD]\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOwner's Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave questions about this instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003ebrowse all Roosebeck instruments\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45088854474888,"sku":"SYSTRNRC","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/Roosebeck_Systrum_SYSTRNRC_01.jpg?v=1778082737"}],"url":"https:\/\/roosebeck.com\/collections\/wind-ceremonial.oembed","provider":"Roosebeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}