World Shakuhachi Forum

by | Jul 14, 2023 | Shakuhachi

While I am in the process of getting the blog started, I’ve copied some of my contributions to the World Shakuhachi Forum. [Ask the Pro » Tamuke and Shakuhachi lengths » 2008-01-24] It doesn’t matter what length shakuhachi one plays the song on although I’d...

About the Shakuhachi

by | Jul 13, 2023 | Shakuhachi

The Shakuhachi came to Japan in the seventh century from China and was a six-holed flute used in Imperial Court music. Later, in the middle ages, it was changed into the five-holed flute played today. Mendicant Zen monks who wandered the countryside played the...