| what is a Shakuhachi? |
A shakuhachi is a Japanese end-blown flute. Its
name means "1.8 Shaku", referring to its size.
Shakuhachi are usually made from the root end of a
bamboo culm and are extremely versatile instruments.
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Greetings!
The November 2009 meeting of the Japanese
Culture Salon, the monthly series of presentations on
Japanese culture hosted by the Japan-America
Society of Greater Austin, will feature a presentation on
the Shakuhachi, the Japanese bamboo flute.
The Shakuhachi developed as a method of Zen
mediation and is also used in Japanese classical
ensemble music (Hogaku) together with the
Shamisen and Koto.
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Shakuhachi Presentation
David Duncavage has many years of
experience performing, teaching, and making
Shakuhachi. In 1989, after several years of
study in Kyoto, Japan, he received the "Shihan"
(Independent Master's license) in Hogaku and
Zen meditation music from the world renowned
Shakuahchi Master, Kurahashi Yoshio.
In addition to playing Shakuhachi music from different
traditions, he will explain how the flutes are made and
its unique character based musical notation.
At the conclusion of the evening, he will have some
extra flutes on hand for those interested in trying
to play the Shakuhachi.
We are looking forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
JASGA Cultural Events Committee
Japan-America Society of Greater Austin
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Monday, November 2, 2009 |
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7:00pm - 8:30pm |
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Casa de Luz
1701 Toomey
Austin, TX 78704
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Free |
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