7-9 years. Bamboo flutes are connected with copper and have a long service life. Finally, it's not that it won't blow, but that the copper connection is deteriorated, which leads to inaccurate sound and can last for 7-9 years. Bamboo flute is one of the most popular flute instruments in ancient China. At first it had only four holes, and later it developed into six sound holes. You can play more soothing music.