The Ultimate Quick Start For Shakuhachi, Guide

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

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[@DrTangerine]

A tantalising taste of the beginning steps - I quite liked the breakdown of the shakuhachi anatomy (would love more detail)!

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

@@DrTangerine not a bad idea. I’ll think about how I can make a video just about the anatomy of the shakuhachi.

[@andrewporter5343]

This is wonderful! Had I not already joined the membership a couple weeks ago, this video would have sealed the deal. Thank you Shawn. 🙏🙌

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

@@andrewporter5343 haha I guess you’re now double sealed!

[@andrewporter5343]

@@TairyuShakuhachi Which is SO appropriate. My Buddhist name in the Soto School is Kai-in Enki, which my Zen teacher translates as, "Ocean Seal, Complete Vitality." I think 'seal' here might mean something like 'mudra' or 'stamp' and not like a harbor seal. ARGHTY ARGH ARGH! 🦭

[@JosenShakuhachi]

Thanks for mentioning my Bell Shakuhachi. I have plans to make new Bells. It might take me a year or so though! Still in the process of moving to France and no workshop yet, J

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

Thanks for stopping by to watch the video and commenting. It is my pleasure. It is a great option for people first getting into shakuhachi and deserves to be in this video.

[@羊ちゃん-o2x]

Congradulation on this video! What a great accomplishment. Lots of important information. I wish there was a video like this when I got started on Shakuhachi.

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

Thank you, it took a lot of work to make it happen. But I am glad we got it done. I really hope it helps people get involved with the shakuhachi

[@codingismyreligion]

Dang 😮 I want to start Shakuhachi now 😊

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

❤🎉🎉🎉 😅😅😅😅

[@growingayeard1061]

Great intro! Kids today have it so easy - when I started playing shakuhachi there was nothing like this…

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

😂😢🎉 even when I started there was only a few books and a video or two. But nothing substantial and honestly nothing very good.

[@growingayeard1061]

@@TairyuShakuhachi Yeah, we had to walk to our lessons in the snow. It was uphill, both ways... ;)

[@svenjamarshall]

Bang bang bang! Soooo much info! Even a nice recap for an "oldie". And it's so damn clear who gave his seasoning to the script Linus 🤣 Love it!

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

🎉Linus is the guy for the job! ❤

[@audreyhermans8903]

Yeayyy! Didn’t even have to wait until the morning to watch it ;) ! I wish you’d made this video 3 months ago, but even now I got to enjoy it, review and learn. Thank you!

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@megus_music]

This is a truly amazing introduction to shakuhachi which I would recommend to any beginner. When I got my first shakuhachi (it was Shakuhachi Yuu) many-many years ago, there was nobody who would explain and show me how to make my first sound. All I had was a book which had instructions. But even with printed instructions it took me 1.5 hours to make something that resembled a tone :)

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

@@megus_music I’m so glad you are here! Thank you for your comment and your subscription! Let’s spread shakuhachi around the world! 🌎

[@losiamesa]

Thank you. I've been interested in traditional types of different kinds of flutes: Japanese, Chinese, Indian, American Indian and Melanesian flutes.

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

[@jeanpierrecarpentier]

Great summarized presentation. 😇

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

Glad you liked it :-)

[@neosan82]

Very nice introductory video. Thank you!

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

You are welcome!

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

0:00 Opening Introduction 01:26 What is a Shakuhachi? 3:33 correction 54.5 cm is 1.8 in western measurement. 05:00 Why play shakuhachi? 08:37 Getting Your First Shakuhachi 12:00 The Anatomy of the Shakuhachi 16:24 Holding the Shakuhachi 20:08 Your First Sound 24:47 Learning the Basic Notes 32:26 What's the next step?

[@themusiciansroundtable7365]

Can you share the link for buying a shakuhachi?

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

yes, www.shawnheadmusic.com/buy-shakuahchi

[@krl_xants]

great video, wish this was out when I started a couple weeks back. I am left handed and find having my left hand at the base more natural and easier to produce a sound, will this pose any issues down the line?

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

Glad it was helpful! As for your questions, It truly doesn't matter whether the left hand or right hand is on bottom. :-)