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Root
Shakuhachi * Cedar
shakuhachi,
and Wooden Shakuhachi
Additional
Instructional materials, Books, CD's * Music
* Flutebags
 Pictured: Non root Shakuhachi, student and concert quality, with & without bindings. Our standard shakuhachi are pentatonic, 5 hole instruments, thumbhole on the back, w/out bindings. They are usually in line but may be either in line or offset fingerings (Advise us if you have a preference.) Bindings are $30.-60., see below, for alto D, C models and smaller. See Bindings below. |
 SHAKUHACHI (Sha' koo ha' chee) Root Shakuhachi |
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Shakuhachi
is a traditional Japanese end-blown bamboo flute. The Shakuhachi's
history is
steeped
in myth and lore of Samurai warriors turned Bhuddist monks. Its secrets
were locked in traditional contemplative societies for centuries until
the Emperor brought this unique flute instrument into his court, and
eventually the
general
public, in the 19th century. Our Shakuhachi are tuned to traditional minor pentatonic scales, utilizing digital quartz tuners. The Shakuhachi’s rich, unique tonal quality is unlike that of side-blown bamboo flutes. Though more difficult to play, it is preferred by many because of its haunting tonality and meditative quality. |
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Japanese end-blown bamboo flute, the shakuhachi, is traditionally made
from the root stalk of the
bamboo plant, giving the flute a slightly richer, sweeter tone, and an
aesthetic quality unmatched by any other flute. (Feng shui
practitioners will say the root also holds more "chi".) Our roots
are traditional high
quality madake, cured for years before beginning the more difficult
process
of creating these beautiful instruments. (Less expensive roots & student model root shakuhachi may occasionally be available.) Tuned to high specifications, in traditional minor pentatonic scales, unless otherwise requested, utilizing digital quartz tuners. Concert quality with close to two, or more, registers of range. Our flutemaker, though a master flutemaker, does not utilize a specific style of the Japanese Schools of Shakuhachi in his design. All flutes have a natural umaguchi (mouthpiece), and are lacquered on the outside, and rubbed with oil on the inside. Each instrument comes with full warranty and complete instructions. Most flutes have in line fingering. Please advise if you have a preference. Larger flutes (C and above, may have offset fingering for ease of play.) Cases available in Accessories section for best care and protection of your instruments, or see listings in non root shakuhachi above, for pricing of bags by flute size. Also same shipping charges apply as by sizes above. For additional instructions, including CD/book guides, see below. These are especially beneficial for those who wish to learn traditional Japanese notation and music. Utaguchi (mouthpiece) covers available for $8.00. |
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**Alto D is
traditional
size. ***Alto C is next most common size.
Not all sizes are
always
in stock. Ask for availability.
Major keys available for
an additional $70.00. 7th hole, for major scale, add $60.00.
Other scales considered,
larger shakuhachi considered on commission.
Basic Instructions
included
with instruments. Additional
instructions below, including CD/book sets.
See
flutebags in accessories for cloth cases to best protect your
instruments.
Utaguchi
(mouthpiece) covers available for $8.00.
Ask for other
possibilities.
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**Alto D is traditional size. ***Alto C is next most common size.
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Flute bags
Special lined velvet flutebags with tie, for best care and protection of your cedar flute. Commonly in Black, Wine Red, Royal Blue, occasionally Forest Green. (If you select a color, please add an alternative, not all are in stock at all times.) Standard cloth cases for cedar flutes, w/ tie. See images fo these here. When available, special Chinese silk bags, lined, with tie. |
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Special lined cloth flutebags, made from tapestry quality cloths, with button down flap and shoulder strap for ease of carrying. Colors will vary consistently. Each bag will fit two sizes of flute: 16-22" standard width flutes and shakuhachi, including root. 20-27" extra wide flutes, including cedar N. Am. style flutes, or 2 flutes (can be sewn with two pockets for an add'l $10.) |
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These traditional Japanese musical instruments are made of select maple rather than conventional bamboo, by Zen-on, known for years for their fine acoustics in recorders and other wooden products. The use of wood makes it possible to get the most acoustically ideal bore without being subject to the shape of natural bamboo. These fine shakuhachi have the endorsement of such highly respected players as Katsuya Yokoyama and Hozan Yamamoto.
Model 10-K16-5
Shorter length,
5 tone holes, mouthpiece cap included. $350.00
Model 10-K18-5 Key of D, pentatonic
Standard length,
5 tone holes, mouthpiece cap
included.
$350.00
Model 10-K18-7 Key of D, pentatonic, with additional holes
for half steps in first and fourth increments.
Standard length,
7 tone holes,
mouthpiece cap
included. $350.00
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How to Play the
Shakuhachi
A Guide to the Japanese
Bamboo Flute
Yoshinobu Taniguchi
$45.
52 pages, care, how to
play, Japanese notations;
traditional songs,
(songs written in
Japanese
notation,) accompanied on CD
$35. w/
Cassette or CD
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Bruce Huebner Kinko Shakuhachi A Video Lesson in English (Vol. 1)
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Bruce Huebner, KINKO SHAKUHACHI FOR
BEGINNERS: A Video Lesson in English (Vol. 1) V-4 DVD $35.00
Includes performance and notation examples with exercises and pointers on tone production, the traditional notation system, and basic Kinko ornamentation.
Here is the first of a long-awaited series of video playing guides for shakuhachi in English. Beginning and intermediate students of the shakuhachi will all find this edition useful and informative.
Kinko Shakuhachi is distinguished by the use of ornamentation, particularly the atari breath-finger attack, and by the variety of tone colors, most notably the meri techniques and alternate fingerings, available to the player.
After a brief introduction to various performance settings for Kinko shakuhachi, this video guide gradually introduces the notation system, techniques and fingerings using pieces drawn from the traditional Kinko honkyoku repertoire..
The musical compositions presented include Yuyake Koyake, Sakura, Kojo no Tsuki, and Kimigayo, amongst others. Particular attention is paid to the atari attack which is used on nearly every note in the performance examples. Huebner carefully demonstrates, discusses and takes the student through each melody with close-ups of actual performance and the traditional Kinko notation. 41 minutes. V-4
Available
in DVD format. Lessons 2 and 3 available on request.
Bruce Huebner is the first non-Japanese to graduate from the Japanese Music Department of the Tokyo University of Fine Arts & Music. He studied shakuhachi with Jensuke Kawase and earned his master teaching degree from Chikuyusha in 1995. He is currently Assistant Professor of Music at Fukushima College for Women in Japan.
Monty Levenson's
The Japanese Shakuhachi
Flute
For those folks who are into doing it themselves, here is a craft manual dealing with the construction of the shakuhachi. It explains how to make your own flute with clear and simple instructions. This manual covers all aspects of the craft: selecting bamboo, where to find it, working the bore of the flute and how to tune the shakuhachi. It provides information on fashioning the blowing edge and inserting the utaguchi, lacquering the bore, binding and repair. There are several diagrams and a source listing for Japanese and other tools.
Sunreed is offering shakuhachi as well as transverse flutes from
aromatic
western cedar. These high quality instruments will be difficult
to
find anywhere else. Ask for more details if interested.
Shakuhachi available
in
C or D minor pentatonic
(standard shakuhachi tuning): $190.00
or C or D major: $255.00
D is standard size for
shakuhachi. Concert quality.
Transverse cedar
flutes
available in keys of
C or D major, pro quality: $195.00
Intermediate quality (when available): $105.00
See
flutebags in accessories for cloth cases to best protect your
instruments.
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A Selection of fine contemporary and traditional Shakuhachi music on CD Additional titles often in stock. |
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Chikuzen Shakuhachi Series S-T7a. AJIKAN - Vol. 1 CD Shakuhachi honkyoku, sankyoku and two modern pieces. YOSHINOBU TANIGUCHI is one of the foremost living masters of shakuhachi in Japan today. In addition to having studied under three great pillars of shakuhachi -Aoki Reibo, Yamaguchi Goro and Yokoyama Katsuya - he has also mastered the playing styles and repertoire of many other shakuhachi sects. Mr. Taniguchi is a recipient of the transmission of Koden Honkyoku through Watazumido Shuso and Yokoyama Katsuya. He has received several honors for his work in Japan including acknowledgement as top performer at the Osaka Geijutsu Sai. He was also given the honorary title of Sen Shin Kutsu Dai Shihan at the young age of 32, a title usually reserved for senior ambassadors" of shakuhachi. $18. S/H $5.00 or $2. with flute order |
WORDS CAN'T GO THERE Solo shakuhachi recorded in Neptune's dome house. JOHN KAIZAN NEPTUNE is acknowledged worldwide as one of the most gifted composers and performers of shakuhachi music. He is a licensed master of the Tozan Ryu. In 1980, John was given the "Outstanding Album of the Year" award by Japanese Ministry of Education -- the only non-Japanese ever to have received this honor. He has created a unique synthesis of shakuhachi and American jazz fusion. $18. S/H $5.00 or $2. with flute order |
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