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Celtic honkyoku: Irish melodies for shakuhachi €25 (Approx. £20, ¥4,000, $40, Aus$41)
The melodies include famous tunes such as 'The Derry Air' and 'Carrigfergus'. There are twenty scores with a playalong CD on 1.8 shakuhachi. The book contains both Kinko-ryu and Tozan-ryu notation versions. The CD also contains bonus tracks of melodies played on longer shakuhachi, Irish flute and tin whistle.
Learn more about Irish melodies on shakuhachi.
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Shakuhachi for sale-Payment options
If you are interested in any of the shakuhachi below, please contact me.
2.8 nobekan (one piece) shakuhachi, pitched between F and F sharp-€600 (approx. $775).
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This shakuhachi has a full, round Ro otsu and plays easily in both registers. It has one coat of clear lacquer in the bore and a red lacquer hole finish. The thumb hole was repositioned for ease of playing.
2.8 Kinko ivory utaguchi.
2.8 nobekan (one piece) shakuhachi, pitched in F-€500 (approx. $645).
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This shakuhachi has a fog horn Ro otsu and a wide bore and utaguchi opening. It has a Kinko ivory utaguchi and distinct celtic green lacquer holes! Ideal for 'blowing zen.'
Detail of the unique colouring of 2.8 nobekan.
2.4 nobekan (one piece) ji-nashi shakuhachi, pitched in A-€300 (approx. $387).
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This is a true ji-nashi shakuhachi with no lacquer or filler in the bore. It has a natural utaguchi and red lacquer finish on the holes. Ideal for honkyoku like Sanya and Sanan.
Red lacquer on holes of 2.4 ji-nashi shakuhachi.
Contact me at 00353 1 831 6096 or email phil@shakuhachizen.com