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Help with Hanko ...

October 27, 2017, 7:09 pm
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Hi All,

First time poster here - joined a few months ago and have been lurking in the search engine on and off for a while. I'm a long time musician and basically a beginner on shakuhachi.

I have picked up a few flutes recently and surprised myself by actually being able to tell the difference between their playing characteristics (to a very small extent). I think it's actually helping my playing to test them out - geting into the third octave now! Anyway just wondered if anyone could shed some light on the various hanko. I think I've identified one as Takehura but the rest are a mystery to me.

Two of the flutes have two markings.

Here's one flute in any case:






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Ronnie Nyogetsu Reishin Seldin

May 31, 2017, 3:05 am
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a few videos with my friend Max Brumberg

November 4, 2017, 10:32 am
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Hello everyone,

Here are 3 videos we recorded last week in a beautiful Roman church in south France me and my friend Max brumberg (also flute maker and player)

Shakuhachi meeting Fujara Slovakian overtone flute :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnRAuGsutPI

Shakuhachi meeting Overtone flute :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKy9JCsj35o

Shakuhachi meeting antique Greek oboe Aulos :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aNuqTrHdt8

Hope you'll enjoy those !

Thomas

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Bamboo Rising: Shakuhachi Unleashed Volume II — Support Cornelius Boots' new Classic Rock Nature Music Album

November 6, 2017, 6:05 pm
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Click here to watch the project video: https://youtu.be/vJUZfgyfZcQ
Click here to go directly to the campaign: https://igg.me/at/bamboo-rising

Hello again fellow bamboo breathers. In my own way as a Professional Woodwind Wizard since 1989, I am still forging ahead with creating evolutionary solo shakuhachi and Taimu repertoire. All jinashi but shhh...don't tell anybody (!) actually, do tell anybody. It's a tired trope in these circles but, there are still untrue rumors about our naked bamboo out there in some places...the ear and the heart know best, is what I have come to discover, so I follow my nose and do as my breath instructs me to. See and know directly for yourself, below and above the analytical mind.

I would love to have some views and support from my bamboo brothers & sisters, just visit and if you like it contribute/share. Hope to see many of you in London next year, eh? Thanks to many of you who supported Holy Flute, Shakuhachi Unleashed Volume I, and for Joe Browning's illuminating and erudite review in the ESS Journal.



My new website! http://corneliusboots.com/
And, a little Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Cornelius-Boots-244683568899380/

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notation for folk song "Momiji" — looking for a notation of simple folk song

November 7, 2017, 11:49 pm
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1.8 Oushu shakuhachi for sale

November 16, 2017, 4:44 pm
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Hi everybody,

I've got a 1.8 shakuhachi for sale. Any questions please let me know.

Maker: OUSHU
Length: 1.8 (pitch D)
Price: £ 900 / Euro 1000

Quality used jiari shakuhachi flute. Japanese madake bamboo by Japanese maker, originally bought at Mejiro shop in Tokyo. Kinko utaguchi with silver inlay. Easy to play, even and good volume and can take a lot of air/breath without troubles. Suitable for e.g. honkyoku, sankyoku and improvisation.
Two professional bindings either side of hole five due to old small crack, but stable ever since bound many years ago and does not effect sound in any way. Root end and attractive bamboo colourings/markings. Maybe ideal for beginner/intermediate player. Includes utaguchi cap and cloth bag.

Contact: mail@thorstenknaub.com

More pictures and sound sample at: http://www.thorstenknaub.com/sale/oushu-shakuhachi.html



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Some shakuhachi for sale

November 18, 2017, 10:57 am
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Hello everybody,

Here are some good shakuhachi for sale. Below you can see a description and a photo for each. Please ask for more photos, information or sound samples if you need. You can contact me at yerasimosd@hotmail.com



1.6 Kinko Jiari by Sugai Takeharu
Tuned to A=440Hz. It has very good tuning for a 1.6, a thing which is hard to find. It has quick and easy response.
Approximate length 48.5cm
Outside bore diameter at utaguchi : 3.9cm
Inside bore diameter at utaguchi : 2.2cm
Outside bore diameter at root-end : 5.5cm
Inside bore diameter at root-end: 1.8cm
Weight: 326gr
sale 400 euro



1.8 Kinko Jiari by Sugai Takeharu
Tuned to A=442Hz. It has very good tuning, quick and easy response. It has a few repaired and stable cracks.
Approximate length 54.5cm
Outside bore diameter at utaguchi : 4.0cm
Inside bore diameter at utaguchi : 2.3cm
Outside bore diameter at root-end : 5.2cm
Inside bore diameter at root-end: 1.9cm
Weight: 367gr
Price 450 euro



1.8 Shoko 昌香 Kinko Jiari
This is a very good instrument which has been played a lot by the previews owner(s). It is tuned to A=440Hz and plays easily and with a warm beautiful tone.. It has two repaired and completely stable surface cracks, though the one on the front is impossible to see nowadays.
Approximate length 54,5cm
Outside bore diameter at utaguchi : 3.9cm
Inside bore diameter at utaguchi : 2.2cm
Outside bore diameter at root-end : 5.5cm
Inside bore diameter at root-end: 1.9cm
Weight: 362gr
Price 450 Euro




1.8 Tozan Jiari Unknown hanko
This is a very good bamboo with bright tone color. Tuned to A=440Hz. It plays easily and has great response.
Approximate length 54,5cm
Outside bore diameter at utaguchi : 4.0cm
Inside bore diameter at utaguchi : 2.1cm
Outside bore diameter at root-end : 5.2cm
Inside bore diameter at root-end: 1.8cm
Weight: 404gr
Price 430 Euro





1.8 Tozan Jiari Unknown hanko
Tuned in D (A=440Hz). This flute has a strong big, professional sound. Responds perfectly.
Approximate length 55cm.
Outside bore diameter at utaguchi : 4.0cm
Inside bore diameter at utaguchi : 2.3cm
Outside bore diameter at root-end : 5.5cm
Inside bore diameter at root-end: 1.7cm
Weight: 432gr
Price 550 Euro




1.9 Edo period. Unknown hanko
This is a rare shakuhachi from the Edo period. It is tuned to A=440Hz. Chi is a sharp, as is in all old flutes. It is in very good condition for its age. Plays nicefully with a unique sound. It is stamped.
Approximate length 57cm
Outside bore diameter at utaguchi : 3.2cm
Inside bore diameter at utaguchi : 2.1cm
Outside bore diameter at root-end : 6.0cm
Inside bore diameter at root-end: 1.9cm
Weight: 200gr
Price 900 Euro




1.9 Kinko, Jiari, signed (lacquered black)
Old flute, plays very easily with big and rich sound and quick response. Tuned to C# (A=440Hz).
Approximate length 58cm
Outside bore diameter at utaguchi : 3.9cm
Inside bore diameter at utaguchi : 2.2cm
Outside bore diameter at root-end : 4.7cm
Inside bore diameter at root-end: 1.8cm
Weight: 395gr
Price 700 Euro



2.0 Kinko Jiari by Sugai Takeharu
Very responsive modern flute. Tuned to A=444Hz.
Approximate length 60.5cm
Outside bore diameter at utaguchi : 3.8cm
Inside bore diameter at utaguchi : 2.3cm
Outside bore diameter at root-end : 5.2cm
Inside bore diameter at root-end: 1.8cm
Weight: 389gr
Price 330 euro



2.1 Chikuho 竹峰
Wonderful flute, professional quality. Has two hanko. Plays easily with big and rich tone and beautiful tone colour. Tuned to B (A=442Hz). Great condition, like new.
Approximate length 65cm
Outside bore diameter at utaguchi : 4.0cm
Inside bore diameter at utaguchi : 2.2cm
Outside bore diameter at root-end : 5.5cm
Inside bore diameter at root-end: 1.9cm
Weight: 396gr
Price 650 Euro



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KSK Europe Scholarship, 2nd round

November 27, 2017, 1:06 am
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KSK Europe is pleased to announce the second round of its annual scholarship to support advanced shakuhachi players in Europe with KSK affinity for a brief period of study in Japan. The period covered by second round of the scholarship is 01. July 2018 - 30. June 2019. Full details concerning the scholarship and the application process may be found on the KSK Europe website:

https://kskeurope.wordpress.com/announcements/

Here are two important pieces of information:

1) The closing date for applications is 31. January 2018.
2) The scholarship conditions have changed slightly since the first round, so please be sure to check the current conditions on the KSK Europe website.

We look forward to hearing from applicants in due course.

Jim Franklin

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Teruo FURUYA & Mizuka ONISHI — 6th Master class 31 March & 1 April 2018

January 2, 2018, 2:46 pm
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Hello & Happy New Year!

We are pleased to announce that Teruo FURUYA (shakuhachi, director and principal instructor of KSK in Japan) and Mizuka ONISHI (koto) will be again in Paris for a master class in 2018.

The pieces taught will be from the KSK Honkyoku and Shinkyoku repertoire. The master class programme will be announced shortly.

There will also be again the possibility for people who just took up shakuhachi or want to start to join the special beginners class.

DATES & LOCATION
Saturday 31st & Sunday 1st April
Saint-Maurice, Paris

SCHEDULE
Beginners class 9h00 - 11h30
Master class 10h00 to 17h00
Koto class 11h30 - 12h30 & 14h00 - 15h30
Lunch break 12h30 - 14h00

FEES
Shakuhachi 1 DAY = € 75 / 2 DAYS = € 130
Koto 1 DAY = € 50 / 2 DAYS = € 80
Shakuhachi Beginners € 60

ENROLMENT AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact us at: furuya.masterclass@gmail.com

Masterclass PDF info here

See you in Paris in spring!
Emmanuelle

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Spams — Spams received last night around 00h25

January 11, 2018, 12:00 am
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Dear members,

Some of you have apparently received a spam last night from the address noreply[at]shakuhachiforum.eu , which is not an address created by us.

We apologize for this shipment, which obviously does not emanate from us.

I am currently inquiring to find out how this spammer could access the members' email database, which should be secured by our host.

Best regards,

JF Lagrost

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My new Mirua Kindo shakuhachi — a report

January 12, 2018, 1:38 pm
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Hello everyone,
I was asked in private messages by a couple of forum members to post my impressions of a Miura Kindo 1.8 that I was fortunate enough to have come my way back in early September.
Now that I have had some time with it...here goes.
Disclaimer, I am an amateur, I have been playing Shakuhachi since early 2010, I play almost every day, and take lessons from Michael Chikuzen Gould.
I love this flute!
It is most likely an early flute from the maker, perhaps pre-1915, or earlier, this is the opinion of the three of us who have played it. We think this because it is a bit of a wild horse, with some very pronounced overtones that can be a bit difficult to control, especially at full volume. It has somewhat of an old flute tuning, but the pitch is closer than many older instruments. It is just not as refined as his newer flutes ( post 1930 or so ).
It has tamogo shaped bore that is very large, so it can play really loud and has wonderful dynamic range, plays very softly also. It is not as nimble or pitch perfect as the Kono Gyokusui shakuhachi that was my go to flute for over 5 years. So, not as good for ensemble music, but wow what a great honkyoku flute!
The variety of tone ( timbre ) and the dynamics are such that one can get a beautiful and very expressive sound from it. It really sings.
I look forward to learning it for many years to come, and along with my Ranpo 2.4 I am pretty sure I will not find anything I will like better.
Respond with questions if you wish and I will try to answer as best I can.
Mark

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Kinko Shakuhachi masterclass with Gunnar Jinmei Linder — 1st, 2nd & 3rd of June 2018 in Figeac (south-west France)

January 25, 2018, 2:38 am
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Dear all, Shakuhachi lovers,

This year we are having our Kinko Chikumeisha Spring workshop in south-west France.
With Gunnar Jinmei Linder and string players Akari Sagara (koto) and Guillaume Fiat (Shamisen)

1st, 2nd & 3rd of June 2018
In the nice and preserved surrounding of Figeac




Have a look at the program by clicking here
and make sure to book early as there are already few places left.


Beginners class will be leaded by Gunnar and Christophe Gaston on Friday 1st
spread the word...!

Feel free to contact me for any question
Hope to see you there !

Thomas

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Cette année, la masterclass de printemps de Shakuhachi kinko chikumeisha se déroulera
dans le sud-ouest de la France avec Gunnar Jinmei Linder.

les 1, 2 et 3 Juin 2018
à Figeac (46) dans un cadre privilégié et une nature préservée.




Consultez ou téléchargez le programme en cliquant ici.


Les joueurs de Shamisen Guillaume Fiat et de Koto Akari Sagara nous accompagneront pendant le stage et les concerts.
La journée du vendredi sera dédiée aux cours débutants donnés par Christophe Gaston et Gunnar.


N'hésitez pas à me contacter pour toute question.
au plaisir de vous y retrouver

thomas

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Kono Gyokusui 1.8 for sale, from Taniguchi Yoshinobu — beautiful bamboo, fantastic player, ex. Michael Chikuzen Gould

January 26, 2018, 1:38 pm
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I am going to post this on ebay soon ( my eBay user name is Oceanica1 ) and I thought I would give the forum first crack at it. The images will be on eBay as well as the following description. Please message me through eBay ( you can use one of my other listings ) or contact me at wdc@wdc.omhcoxmail.com to get more information, etc. I do not check this forum much, so if you pm me through the forum, it might take a while for me to get back with you.

I bought this flute on the advice of my teacher Michael Chikuzen Gould about 6 years ago. It is a narrowish bore flute and would be very suitable for a person of smaller stature than I, but it sounded so good that he really hoped I would adapt to it. Some measurements: utaguchi is about 11mm wide corner to corner, from utaguchi to bottom of opening is about 22mm and width of opening is 22mm. Utaguchi is about 5mm deep. Holes are smallish and it is of average weight.

If I remember correctly, Michael told me that Taniguchi-san had or has a close relationship with Gyokusui family and often bought from them or sent his students there. Michael also spent a lot of time at the Gyokusui house, and has played over 300 of their shakuhachi. When Taniguchi played this flute, he bought it right away without any hesitation, Michael has told me that he feels it was one of the top 10 flutes that he played by either Gyokusui I or II.

Pitch is about as close as one can get, and it has a beautiful strong core without being brash or harsh. Nice dynamic range, and very nimble and fast. Would be a really great ensemble flute.

So, why am I selling it? I have to admit that I struggled with this flute, I am 6'2" and 240 pounds, and I jsut found it to be to delicate for me to adapt to it. I managed to find a Miura Kindo flute through Michael that is amazing and has a nice large bore, big holes, etc. and fits me much better. It is a testament to the Gyokusui flute that I worked with it for 5 1/2 years and even kept it for a few months just to make sure.

so I need the money to pay for the Kindo, and I paid a lot for this flute -- $6000 ( most Gyokusui flutes sell for $2500 to $3500 ). I am asking $6650 on ebay, which would almost get me to break even, I will sell direct to a forum member for $5500 or offer. Thanks for the bandwidth, Mark

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Jem Klein - HoSetsu Professional 1.8 Black Bamboo Red Utaguc

February 23, 2018, 2:52 pm
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Great flute for a student’s formative years or as a back up flute for professional level. I bought this flute while I was between 1.8s. It is great for travel, smaller hands, being light and having a slim profile. It has a more subdued voice but with a strong core sound- great for a jiari sound in smaller space or those with more sensitive ears. All techniques are functional. Asking $1,250 (near original price- I have had this flute for about a year).

On ebay as well, with pictures, or on my site.

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KSK Europe Scholarship, 2nd round. result

March 6, 2018, 9:05 am
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1.8s: Gyokusui, Taniguchi, HoSetsu, & Vintage 2.0

March 11, 2018, 10:57 am
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I have three great 1.8 jiari flutes & a wonderful vintage pre-war 2.0 for sale - all excellent flutes for students and professionals alike...

Gyokusui 1.8 Jiari. This wonderful shakuhachi is great performer with rich texture and full volume. I believe this to be second generation Gyokusui. Recently repaired by Ken Lacosse, purchased from Jeff Cairn in 2009. A great classical shakuhachi with a wide range of moods available to the performer, including modern and classical repertoire. This flute’s weight is 325 grams.

Taniguchi. Select 1.8 This was my main 1.8 for many years- I selected it out of a batch of five different flutes that Michael Chikuzen Gould received from Taniguchi Yoshinobu for his students (I had first choice at the time). The flute was recently repaired by Ken Lacosse. The bamboo has an unusual oblong shape that created a wide look from the front and a slim profile – the bore is normally shaped. The flute is a unique player with dense core sound and excellent “cry” in kan. Cracks at root stabilized before I purchased in 2010. Cracks up front repaired recently with surface bindings. Professional grade flute with an great wabisabi look and feel. Its weight is 435 grams. Sound: : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuqk6MDYl9g&t=86s

Jem Klein (HoSetsu). 1.8 professional level shakuhachi. Great flute for a student’s formative years or as a back up flute for professional level. I bought this flute while I was between 1.8s. Great for travel, smaller hands. It has a more subdued voice but with a strong core sound- great for a jiari sound in smaller space or those with more sensitive ears. All techniques are functional. Asking $1,250 (near original price- I have had this flute for about a year). The flute’s weight is 285 grams.

Kinko Pre-War 2.0 Shakuhachi. “Shingetsu”. Excellent Kinko flute & old world sound. PRICE REDUCED $2,750. Purchased fromPeter Hill via Michael Chikuzen Gould about 7 years ago. Here are links to a couple of no-frills videos of me test driving the 2.0's potential. I think Kinko players would find a happier home in the flute than I may have… Test drive #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGzIBajOgys . Test drive #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUwwHBBnHUo

Visit my website for pictures, message or email for inquiries.

Thank you,
Michael

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Hello from Japan

March 11, 2018, 5:04 pm
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Hi everybody,

My name is John, I’m an expat in Japan.
Starting with a Shakuhachi Yuu and enjoying it.
I’m trying on my own as there are no teachers around here that I can find so far.
My hobby is hiking to remote areas and playing the shakuhachi at old ruins.

The forum is rather quiet.
Hope all is well.

John

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Cheap accomodations London: — Possible places to stay near the WSF 2018 Venue

March 29, 2018, 4:55 am
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Hōgaku Journal International Shakuhachi Competition 2018

April 4, 2018, 11:53 am
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As a part of WSF2018 London, and in celebration of the shakuhachi and its music around the world, we are excited to announce the Hōgaku Journal International Shakuhachi Competition 2018, a music competition to showcase the greatest growing shakuhachi performers from around the world. Performance of two pieces will be required of each applicant, a Required Piece, which will be provided by the WSF2018 competition committee, and a piece of each applicant’s choosing. The applicant's chosen piece an be of any genre as long as it is for solo shakuhachi. So whether it is min'yo, honkyoku, contemporary or improvised - it is ok for you to play. Come and compete - if you are up to it - or just come and listen to the 10 finalists on 2 August 2018 at Goldsmiths, University of London.
For more details on the competition see: http://wsf2018.com/competition

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Japanese Ambassador will open WSF2018 @ Opening Gala Concert

April 5, 2018, 10:54 am
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The Japanese Ambassador Tsuruoka and is wife will attend the Opening Gala Concert at Union Chapel - a Grade II building in Central London.
The Ambassador will open the festival with a speech!
Great honour!
The Opening Gala Cocnert is on 31 July 2018
The World Shakuhachi Festival is 1 - 4 August 2018 at Goldsmiths, University of London
And there is also an academic conference on shakuhachi at SOAS, University of London



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