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	Some shakuhachi acoustics
		We measure a quantity called the acoustic impedance spectrum, which may be considered as the response of the instrument to all frequencies.
		The acoustic impedance spectrum of the shakuhachi, measured at the input, for the standard fingerings for the notes ro and tsu.
		Z(f) of the instrument differs from that of the Western flute family because the shakuhachi has neither the narrow chimney of the Western flute, nor the short resonator upstream of the jet.
	www.phys.unsw.edu.au /jw/shakuhachiresults.html (500 words)

	Shakuhachi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Shakuhachi are usually made from the root end of a bamboo culm and are extremely versatile instruments.
		During the medieval period, shakuhachi were most notable for their role in the Fuke sect of Zen Buddhist monks, known as komuso ("priests of nothingness"), who used the shakuhachi as a spiritual tool.
		When the Meiji government did permit the playing of shakuhachi again, it was only as an accompanying instrument to the koto, shamisen, etc. It was not until later that honkyoku were allowed to be played publicly again as solo pieces.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shakuhachi (1506 words)

	riley lee \| about the shakuhachi
		The history of shakuhachi in Japan dates back to the latter half of the seventh century, when the shakuhachi and other musical instruments were brought from China to become part of a court ensemble fashioned after that of the Tang dynasty.
		These shakuhachi were performed for, and frequently by, the nobility of ancient Japan from the time of their introduction from China until at least the 12th century.
		Whereas shakuhachi from around the 14th century until the present time have only five fingerholes, and a variable number of nodes, all of the flutes perserved in Shôsôin have six fingerholes and three nodes, not counting the uppermost node on which the blowing edge is cut.
	www.rileylee.net /shaku_history_background.html (1945 words)

	riley lee \| shakuhachi in australia
		Despite it's long tradition and popularity, the official numbers of shakuhachi players in Japan have, according to a survey undertaken in 2002 decreased by a third in the last ten years.
		In contrast, shakuhachi players and especially shakuhachi music listeners appear to be increasing in Australia at a remarkable rate.
		Shakuhachi music can be heard most weeks on one of the Australian Broadcasting Company's radio networks, and shakuhachi recordings can be purchased in most record stores.
	www.rileylee.net /shaku_article_australia.html (403 words)

	Tom Deaver on Hochiku vs. Shakuhachi
		Shakuhachi are almost always made in two pieces with the joint near the center of the length.
		On some shakuhachi, and even hochiku, a thin ring of bamboo is inserted into the utaguchi end to replace part of the removed membrane and is then filed out in the area where the breath is blown over the edge, leaving a sort of crescent shaped partial ring of different color and texture.
		These same notes of the shakuhachi are almost always adjusted to conform to the the musical scale currently in vogue, nowadays, the equal temperament scale with A4 somewhere between 440 and 445 hz, depending upon with whom one is talking.
	communication.ucsd.edu /shaku/hochiku_shaku.html (776 words)

	LESSON 38: Japan 1 (shakuhachi)
		The shakuhachi is a vertical end-blown flute that is traditionally made from the root end of a bamboo stalk.
		The historical prototype for the Japanese shakuhachi is a similar flute from Fukien province in China known as hsiao (xiao).
		Today, a minyô shakuhachi player will have a number of instruments which he can use when he accompanies singers who have different ranges (a smaller instrument is used to accompany a singer with a high voice, and a longer one for a singer with a low voice, for example).
	muh2051-04.fa04.fsu.edu /guests/lessons/38/lesson38.html (2110 words)

	Recently Sold Mujitsu Shakuhachi
		Mujitsu Taimu Shakuhachi are characterized by a wide bore and a breathy, windy tone.
		An enjoyable discovery with shakuhachi is the experience of subtley under the surface.
		Mujitsu Taimu shakuhachi are characterized by a wide bore and a deep, low, windy, breathy tone.
	www.mujitsu.com /sold.html (1091 words)

	Shakuhachi by Perry Yung: What is Concert Tuned?
		This is a little problematic as it confuses the judgement ctriteria on what a good shakuhachi is. I've had the fortunate experience of trying many many shakuhachi, more than most shakuhachi players ever will in a life time.
		There are some very very expensive shakuhachi out there ($10,000 and up) that are not only not in concert tuning but are not well tuned to themselves.
		They fall in the same catagory as modern shakuhachi that are not well made, "the not so well made shakuhachi" catagory (I hate to say bad because it's very difficult making good shakuhachi and in the end, even a bad shakuhachi will serve someone well).
	www.yungflutes.com /log/archives/2004/10/what_is_concert.html (862 words)

	About the Shakuhachi
		Shakuhachi are made from the root end of a bamboo stalk and is an extremely versatile instrument.
		During the medieval period, shakuhachi were most notable for their role in the Fuke sect of Zen Buddhist monks, known as komuso, who used the shakuhachi as a spiritual tool.
		The shakuhachi is also featured in western genres of music, including smooth jazz, rock music, ambient, and avant garde, especially after being commonly shipped as a "preset" instrument on various synthesizers and keyboards beginning in the 1980s.
	www.bamboo-in.com /about-us/kihon.htm (1012 words)

	PLAYING HONKOKU; PRAYING HONKYOKU
		Shakuhachi is an aid to zen practice, to paying attention and is to be played from the truth of what the shakuhachi player is in at the present moment.
		The focus is not on the player and certainly not on showing off the capabilities of the player or of the shakuhachi but on the inner discovery of the listener of the Self as the sound penetrates the skin, the mind, the heart, the inner sanctuary.
		Shakuhachi sound in the Kinko Honkyoku is very powerful and should not be rendered impotent by indiscriminate use without distinguishing the place or attitude of those present.
	www.shakuhachi.org /HONKYOKU.html (1359 words)

	Chikuzen Studios: About The Shakuhachi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Shakuhachi came to Japan in the seventh century from China and was a six-holed flute used in Imperial Court music.
		The capacity of the Shakuhachi is huge, not only as a musical instrument due to its variety of colors and special sounds, but, more so as a link or bridge between the essential nature (soul) of human beings and the essential nature (spirit) of the cosmos.
		The ability of the Shakuhachi to reach into people and touch something deep inside, to stir up something in a place that is not often used, is evidenced by the large number of people attracted to it that express such an experience.
	home.earthlink.net /~chikuzen/aboutR8.htm (397 words)

	Cloud Hands Music - Shakuhachi history with pictures and information about hand crafted flutes.
		The story of the Shakuhachi is a blend of speculation, legend, and history; so it is to the tradition itself that we must turn to discover the living thread coming through time.
		According to this tradition, the Shakuhachi was created in China in the 9th century by a follower of Zen Master Fuke as a means of continuing the sound essence of the Master's begging bell.
		By the 17th century the Fuke-shu was a recognized religious sect, using the Shakuhachi for group chanting and individual meditation.
	www.cloudhandsmusic.com /about/index.htm (891 words)

	Blowing Zen: Shakuhachi Flute Information and Learning Materials (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Shakuhachi is an ancient flute that captivates many who cross its path.
		When in the Yoga of holy contemplation, the movements of the mind and of the breath of life are in a harmony of peace, there is steadiness, and that steadiness is pure.
		The Shakuhachi came to Japan from China in the 3rd century A.D. Over that time it has been used extensively by Zen monks for meditation.
	www.playingbyear.com /blowingzen (862 words)

	Interview - James Nyoraku Schlefer - Shakuhachi Master
		That situation is slowly changing, partially as a result of the casual cultural interchanges that travel and economics have made possible in the last twenty or thirty years, and partially due to the efforts of a few westerners who have worked to bring this haunting and beautiful music to a wider audience.
		The shakuhachi in its original six-hole form was imported into Japan from China at the end of the 7th century CE.
		Every single person that starts playing the shakuhachi has different strengths and weaknesses, and it's my job to identify, in very short order, what these are, build on the strengths and correct the weaknesses, and try to find a balance.
	lawsview.com /jamesschlefer/index.html (3261 words)

	Playing With The Breath That Keeps You Alive: Shakuhachi, John Kaizan Neptune
		But the shakuhachi has a deliberately scratchy, breathy sound, and when I first heard a recording of it I thought, "man, what is this spacey sound coming from?" And when I found out that it was a simple bamboo flute with only five holes, oh man, I had to check it out.
		Following the general cultural opening of the Meiji restoration (1868), the shakuhachi began to be used in classical chamber music ensembles.
		So singing and playing the shakuhachi at the same time, singing in harmony and circular breathing are all available to the shakuhachi.
	www.esprittravel.com /kyoto/inte_johnkaizan.html (1961 words)

	John Singer - Shakuhachi Kinko Honkyoku
		This article is a compilation and translation of material concerning the 36 Kinko Ryu Honkyoku shakuhachi pieces, including 3 more that were later added into the Honkyoku repertoire of the Kinko Ryu (school).
		These mendicant monks were well known for wandering and playing the Shakuhachi and their history can be traced back to Japan's Muromachi period (1338-1573 A.D.).
		However, in the event that errors are found to have been made, it is my hope that my colleagues in the shakuhachi and Japanese music world will give me the appropriate feedback and helpful comments to make any necessary corrections.
	www.zenflute.com /kinko.html (417 words)

	Komuso.com: Shakuhachi Links
		Shakuhachi Master: John Singer is an authority outside of Japan regarding high quality shakuhachi.
		The Chikumeisha was established as a body of professional shakuhachi performers in 1921, centered around Shiro Yamaguchi.
		The Seattle Shakuhachi Society is primarily a way for people who live in and near Seattle to find out about local shakuhachi-related events such as concerts, visiting teachers, workshops, and so on.
	www.komuso.com /links.html (1615 words)

	The Shakuhachi
		It was this shakuhachi, also called the gagaku shakuhachi, that was introduced to Japan from China during the latter half of the 7th century as one of the instruments used in Japanese court music.
		However, for unknown reasons the gagaku shakuhachi eventually fell into disuse by this performing ensemble, and it was not until the Middle Ages that similar end-blown flutes such as the hitoyogiri and the early fuke shakuhachi were being utilized.
		Today, the shakuhachi can be seen in a variety of musical contexts: e.g., jazz, pop, movie soundtracks, etc. However, the core of the shakuhachi tradition is still the classical meditation pieces known as honkyoku; the pieces originally played by the members of the Fuke sect.
	www2.hawaii.edu /~scasano/shakuhachi.html (486 words)

	Shakuhachi, Sunreed Instruments Musical Instruments
		While traditional shakuhachi are made of the root stalk of the bamboo plant (see below), most people are satisfied with our basic design made from the stalk of the plant close to the root.
		This 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.
		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.
	www.sunreed.com /Shakuhachi.htm (1503 words)

	Amazon.com: Shakuhachi - The Japanese Flute: Music: Kohachiro Miyata (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Because Shakuhachi have very long history, that is the music played by noblemen(Kyuutei ongaku=palace music) before more than 1000 years.
		Shakuhachi is very important instrument as much as that in the point of Japanese music history.
		Clear as a bell and possessing great elegance and dignity through its simplicity, the shakuhachi is the most important wind instrument of Japan.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000005IWN?v=glance (1045 words)

	EOL 6 CD review: "Soul of Shakuhachi" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Only four years earlier, he had taken over the mantle of the shakuhachi guild, Chikumei-sha, after his father's death and he was experiencing life in a foreign country for the first time.
		Exotic as shakuhachi honkyoku might sound at that time, a sensitive musician could nonetheless realize and appreciate the great discipline and virtuosity needed to perform such pieces.
		The long term effects of this recording can be measured more than in just the lifetimes of the master and his disciples; it was one of the examples of world music included in the cargo of the Voyager II spacecraft sent into the far reaches of outerspace in 1977.
	www.research.umbc.edu /eol/6/blasdel/index.html (1194 words)

	Shakuhachi Zen Flute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		(Shakuhachi Grandmaster,) was given at the same spot under the pine trees.
		Interest in the Shakuhachi is blossoming in the Greater New York area, and riding this wave has been an unexpected and moving experience.
		Shakuhachi concert will be held at the Alfred White Memorial at 3:30 pm both days.
	members.aol.com /writemore/nyohaku.htm (711 words)

	Shakuhachi-Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute. Traditional Musical Instrument of Japan used for zen Buddhist meditation, ...
		The shakuhachi flute is used as a tool for zen Buddhist meditation
		Tai Hei Shakuhachi flutes are being used and endorsed
		All shakuhachi are made with energy produced on an independent home power system utilizing solar and hydro-electricity.
	www.shakuhachi.com /home.html (195 words)

	Music for Guitar and Shakuhachi - Album One
		The joining of guitar and shakuhachi is a relationship made in heaven.
		Originally for the unusual combination of shakuhachi and piano, the three pieces presented here are based on versions for shakuhachi and koto as recorded by famous modern-day player YOKOYAMA Katsuya.
		In Time of the North Wind, the shakuhachi blows the harshness of the cold north wind with the guitar part representing the warmth and expectancy of the coming spring.
	www.japanworldmusic.com /cdguitar.htm (355 words)

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