Directory of Shakuhachi Resources

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A vertically-held bamboo flute, made from bamboo, with four front finger holes and one for the thumb. A traditional Japanese instrument, it now has become available worldwide, and student instruments may be made of other materials.

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• Fuke-Shû Shakuhachi

  http://www.fuke-shakuhachi.com/
  History and facts of the Fuke-Shû sect, and the bamboo flute played by Zen Monks to attain enlightment. [English/French/Japanese]

• Michael A. Firman's Shakuhachi Page

  http://mlswebworks.com/shakuhachi.html
  An American amateur player's site, with photos of contemporary Japanese masters from the 1998 Boulder, Colorado World Shakuhachi Festival.

• Shakuhachi Summer Camp of the Rockies

  http://www.shakucamp.com/
  Summer camp in the Rockies for learning with masters of the tradition.

• Tai Hei Shakuhachi

  http://www.shakuhachi.com/
  Resources with playing guides, craft manuals, books, sheet music, recordings, teacher directory, buying guide. Manufacturer of cast bore bamboo flutes.

• The Shakuhachi Mailing List Web Archive

  http://communication.ucsd.edu/shaku/
  Descriptive articles, FAQs and other resources for shakuhachi enthusiasts, players, performers and listlurkers. Articles on Hochiku versus Shakuhachi, and mailing flutes.

• Yahoo! Groups : komuso

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/komuso/
  Mailing list for all levels of experience.

• Yahoo! Groups : sfbayshakuhachi

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sfbayshakuhachi/
  San Francisco Bay Area mailing list.

• Yahoo! Groups : shakuhachisectofeasternusa

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shakuhachisectofeasternusa/
  Mailing list for experienced players and newcomers.

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