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尺八 - Traditional Japanese 'Shakuhachi' flute from 34 to 77 cm depending on the tuning. Used in Zen Buddhism, easy to carry, practical for traveling!

尺八 - Traditional Japanese 'Shakuhachi' flute from 34 to 77 cm depending on the tuning. Used in Zen Buddhism, easy to carry, practical for traveling!

€43,70 EUR
€43,70 EUR
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About the product:

→ Traditional Japanese 'Shakuhachi' flute with 8 tunings to choose from

🌍 Origin: India

📐 Dimensions: 34 to 77 centimeters x 3/ 3.5 in diameter.

🧬 Material: Bamboo

🎶 Sound type: Very soft, and deep/Medium

📦 Packaging: Individually

🎁 Ideal for giving as a gift or treating yourself!

📋 Fact sheet:

Element Description
Name Shakuhachi (尺八)
Origin Japan (introduced from China in the 8th century, perfected by Japanese Zen monks)
Matter Bamboo (root kept for the base)
Length Standard: 1 shaku 8 sun (≈ 54.5 cm), but available in different sizes
Shape Thick tube, beveled mouthpiece (no reed, direct blowing)
Number of holes 5 holes (4 in front, 1 behind)
Tones Tuned in D, but varies depending on the size of the instrument
Style of play Used in honkyoku (meditative, Zen), court music (gagaku), folk and contemporary music
Sound characteristics - Rich, blown timbre, with subtle nuances
- Allows bends (sliding notes) and micro-intervals
- Great expressiveness of breath
Spiritual Use Zen meditation tool by komusō monks (Fuke Buddhism)
Symbolic Represents the breath of life, simplicity, harmony with nature
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