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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.


cover of Irish melodies for shakuhachi book

Learn more about Irish melodies on shakuhachi.

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2.8 nobekan (one piece) shakuhachi, pitched between F and F sharp-€600 (approx. $775).

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picture of 2.8 shakuhachi

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.

picture of 2.8 ivory utaguchi

2.8 Kinko ivory utaguchi.


2.8 nobekan (one piece) shakuhachi, pitched in F-€500 (approx. $645).

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picture of 2.2 shakuhachi

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

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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picture of 6-node 2.4 shakuhachi

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

Red lacquer on holes of 2.4 ji-nashi shakuhachi.


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Contact me at 00353 1 831 6096 or email phil@shakuhachizen.com