Holding shakuhachi - How to safely hold shakuhachi of various lengths by Josen (Jon Kypros)

[@johnoglesby2805]

Thank you for this. I'm sure it will benefit many people. It gives me some definite ideas both as a player and as a teacher.

[@matthewfreilich3719]

I just randomly came across this video while looking up some demos of 2.4 shakuhachi music. I saw the name and was like, hey I know that guy...he wrote one of the books I have! I've now had this AHA moment because any of the books I've used are based on a 1.8, while I'm using a 2.4, and all this time I've been HOLDING IT INCORRECTLY! It's late now, but I'm busting my shakuhachi out after I get my morning chores done and trying out my new knowledge. Thanks for this video.

[@JosenShakuhachi]

Excellent haha!

[@Prajnana]

Excellent instruction video, Jon! Thanks

[@mrwoodhead]

Great video, thanks Jon.

[@normanfreund]

Thanks for showing what fingers hold the Shakuhachi versus cover the holes, I was using my fingers like in a recorder, tin whistle or clarinet, no wonder my fingers could not stretch to reach all the holes for the longer Shakuhachi.

[@carloswendel4834]

Muy bueno

[@atm3570]

Great instructional post. Thank you my Brother, I got started with your wonderful instructions. Stay safe Brother Jon...

[@JosenShakuhachi]

Thank you brother! How're you? Feel free to write me at [e-mail] (did you move?)

[@atm3570]

Greetings Brother Jon, yes I live in South Africa now. I know you and your family are well my Brother. Stay safe, and keep creating beauty...💖❤💖

[@Broccoleet]

Oh shit! iIm a guitar player that just started Shakuhachi and i was pressing on the holes exactly like you said we do haha. Good to know i'm doing it wrong this early. I'll try a more relaxed approach next time i play . Good video!

[@JosenShakuhachi]

I caught you! ;)

[@pajamasflannel]

Hello, John. Any Bell Shakuhachi coming soonishly?

[@JosenShakuhachi]

Hi, my goal is before the end of summer though these are unpredictable times. Did you sign up for the mailing/waiting list?

[@skywalkeramidala2237]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@JennyEverywhere]

Hey, Jon! I noticed that you switched hands on the 2.7 with the offset finger holes. Is that usual, to switch which hand is on top for a longer instrument? I happened to re-listen to the audiobook of Hubbard's "Battlefield Earth" sci-fi book (yeah, I know, Hubbard...but if you think of it as a comedy, or a farce, it's quite enjoyable) and the book was recorded with a full cast and a very intricate soundtrack. They tried to get leitmotifs for each of the characters, as well as using the tonality to set the scene's mood. Of particular note is that a shakuhachi is one of the primary instruments used in the soundtrack. I thought you might want to look that up.

[@JosenShakuhachi]

Hi, Oh no! I play lefty and righty. Long story... first righty, then lefty for over a decade, now back to righty. I made the large shakuhachi when I was lefty :) Oh interesting! I wonder who played it.

[@JosenShakuhachi]

PS so I off-set the holes for lefty on that one

[@JennyEverywhere]

@@JosenShakuhachi I'll see if I can find their name.

[@benditamusica7978]

I need help! Ja how can I contact You?

[@JosenShakuhachi]

Hi email is ok from my website though I work so much making Bell Shakuhachi that I struggle to keep up :) Facebook shakuhachi groups are also great resources if I'm too slow, which I usually am. Sorry about that