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March 13, 2005
Healthy Side Effects of Playing shakuhachi
Another response to an email from a beginer. The name has been changed to protect the innocent.
Hi Mr Devito,
> Hey Perry,
>
> The flute came in today. It's very nice. So far we've just been trying to maintain a note --
> getting better though. Yes, it is quite a reach! We'll see how it goes.
> Thanks!
> Danny
Please look up my entries on Sasa Buki and How to Play Long Flutes on this blog. They'll give you a method to practice by
The experience of playing shakuihachi music is amazing. But the act itself has many rewards even if you can't play the music yet.
The hurdle of learning to get a sound can be difficult and can be frustrating when unguided. However, the activity of breathing with deep, full lung inhalations and long exhalations is something many Yoga practitioners do everyday. It will give you mental and spiritual benefits which leads to physical health. For me, breathing like this for just 10 to 20 minutes a day does wonders for my outlook on the world. This kind of meditative relaxed stated is a large part of the experience of shakuhachi, even if it is not recognized by some.
Thanks again and please stay in touch with your discoveries!
Posted by Perry Yung at March 13, 2005 09:40 AM
Comments
hello perry, also to me mine has arrived today the flute, is the greatest emotion.
now... I must only learn to play it!!
Posted by: Paolo at July 17, 2006 04:22 AM