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Japanese Zen Shakuhachi Pentatonic end-blown flute with natura bell root. TOZAN-ryu 1.8 feet professional quality, play all ocataves. Good for seasoned flautist, good for any level player.

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Size: Tozan Ryu (Key of D)


Features

  • A traditional Pentatonic TOZAN inlay style Japanese bamboo flute with binding, 1.8 Japanese feet (23.6 inch) in Length .This shakuhachi is an end-blown flute tuned to a pentatonic (5-note) scale, has four finger holes along the front and one thumb hole behind. A bell is formed by the bamboo root stems at the end of the flute.
  • The mouthpiece is cut obliquely outward, and a small piece of inlay is inserted at the blowing edge in order to help produce the great variety of subtle tones typical of shakuhachi music. Tozan inlay cover a bit more of the blowing edge than the Kinko.
  • The end blown root of the bamboo, its aesthetic is organic and simple. Hidden inside this rustic form , is a bore that is carefully crafted with the utmost precision. This instrument produces a sound that is said to replicate the full range of natural life on earth.
  • Body with natural speckles due to the growing under the natural rough circumstances of bamboo forest with sunshine and raining and there was no two pieces of bamboo are exactly alike.
  • Good for both serious musicians and beginners .

Description

This is a traditional Japanese TOZAN ryu Shakuhachi, It's made of Madake bamboo what is a giant timber bamboo most abundant in fertile lowland valleys. Smaller diameter, denser bamboos suitable for flute making are found only in mountainous regions and growing under the natural rough circumstances with sunshine and raining. This instrument is very special. By various fingerings -- half- and quarter-holings -- and by controlling the angle of mouthpiece against the lip, all twelve tones of the western chromatic scale can be produced. The mouthpiece consists of an oblique blowing edge whose design is unique in that it enables you to control the pitch produced by changing the angle at which the flute is being blown. It will produces a delicate change of intonation -- a swelling or bending of notes characteristic of the traditional music. The beautiful introverted sounds of shakuhachi music seem closer to nature than to other instrumental forms and are best learned by the ear and heart rather than by the eye and brain. Each flute is evaluated and adjusted to produce an optimum balance in all of the notes played. This fine tuning process is a delicate art; Fine tuning the bore coupled with adjust accounts for the superior tonal quality, responsiveness and accuracy of tuning characteristic of JIM music instruments. Good sounding for not only the traditional music but also Jazz and contemporary, the sounding from Shakuhachi is mellow ,soul-healing and serena , was favoured by any musicians who enjoying the natural sound, It was very special when you try to play Jazz such as the "TAKE FIVE". The appearance of Shakuhachi flute might be little different from the photograph as shown due to each one was Hand-craffted . with a soft leather cap by hand made carfully in case the mouthpiece of Shakuhachi be harmed from accident . This flute case is in caring for your shakuhach flute. It maintains a constant relative humidity level optimum for musical instruments.

Color: natural


Brand: Kukyo


Instrument Key: D


Material: Bamboo


Style: Professional,Traditional


Item Weight: 2 pounds


Product Dimensions: 21.46 x 1.97 x 2.17 inches


Date First Available: August 16, 2020


Color Name: natural


Material Type: Bamboo


Instrument Key: D


Size: Tozan Ryu (Key of D)


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Shakuhachi
Size: Tozan Ryu (Key of D)
Very, very nice smooth playing Shakuhachi. Very happy with this product. Would definitely recommend to a friend or buy again worth every penny very nice tone.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024 by Brad

  • Very nice quality!
Size: Tozan Ryu (Key of D)
I am not at all a seasoned shakuhachi player but this bamboo flute is above what I was expecting. Looks are very pleasing and is in tune on a electronic tuner and sounds very quality. The lowest octave is on the quieter/softer side so that could be a plus or minus given your preference. It has something to do with the style of flute making. I was expecting it to be louder in that range but after some research found this to be the way jinashi flutes are made to sound. I am still very pleased with the overall sound quality it produces! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021 by Amazon Customer

  • So beautiful. Truly Masterpieces
Size: 2.4 feet KINKO
I own both the 2.4 Kinko and the 1.8 Tozan. They both look and sound so beautiful!
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023 by Fallon Labrum

  • Authentic sounds by master player
Size: 1.8 KINGKO BINDING
This is a really well made flute It’s heavier than what I’m accustomed to. The lighter bamboo flute are easier to play. I’m working on getting a good sound on this one. I plan to show it to my teacher and see what he thinks More as I learn more
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021 by Charles Rotmil

  • OK for the price
Size: Tozan Ryu (Key of D)
It's a very pretty shakuhachi, and comes in a neat box, bag, etc. It is ideal for trying out the shakuhachi and seeing if you're going to maintain an interest in playing it - it's not that hard to toot out a few notes but it takes a lot of work over a lot of time to become an adept player. It is, however, excellent breathing training, and for the purpose of breathing-meditation, this is perfect and all you need. Plus it looks good enough to hang on the wall. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2022 by Amazon Customer

  • Beautiful shakuhachi
Size: Tozan Ryu (Key of D)
I had initially ordered more directly from Johnson (through Amazon.ca) and due to spring festival, he couldn't expedite shipping. Communication was clear and quick and he sent me to Amazon.com to buy the same flute, shipped through Amazon. I ordered it for my father, who wanted the shakuhachi rather quickly to spend the rest of winter with it. Delivery was prompt and my father says it is beautiful, shows excellent craftmanship, and makes a wonderful sound. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022 by NJ11

  • Professional level shakuhachi
Size: Tozan Ryu (Key of D)
If you are looking for a professional level shakuhachi from a very reputable shakuhachi maker, I most highly recommend Johnson Art. He is a very highly skilled flute maker. I have two of his flutes and very much enjoy playing them. His madake shakuhachi are excellent and exceptionally well made. His flutes have a very clear pitch, are very responsive, and are well balanced throughout the octaves. They have excellent tone color and warmth. Johnson is very attentive to your particular needs in a flute, and readily addresses them. I would highly recommend you consider getting a shakuhachi from him. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2021 by Steven Ino

  • Love it
Size: 1.8 KINGKO BINDING
I plan on doing a more detailed review down the road, but suffice it to say I love my new flute! It’s been 3 years since I’ve had a Shakuhachi, previously I owned a Shakuhachi Yuu, and this is everything I wanted it to be. Well worth the price of admission. (Also, if you haven’t taken lessons, please take lessons; Specifically about the flute embouchure, it is critical to getting this kind of flute to sing, or even make a sound really, haha.) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023 by DogPaw

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