Since my last post about re-immersing myself in the shakuhachi world after a bit of a break, I have been able to get a few songs back in the fingers. Both " Hi no maru" and "Yuyake Koyake" were back and making me confident I could now tackle more from Koga's book before working on some tougher numbers.
Koga's book is my go to guide for learning and the best resource I have found for myself. There are other wonderful books and treatise on how to play, many I also own. Here are the books in my collection that have been inspiring and valuable on this adventure! Thank you so much to Masayuki Koga, Larry Tyrrel, Christopher Blasdel, James Noryaku Schlefer, Perry Yung and Geni Skendo.
These all are wonderful in learning the delights of the shakuhachi and are necessary in my travels through the world of this most amazing instrument. Now what I need to do is get my rear in gear and PRACTICE, which does not come easy to me. it requires a lot of time and go get it attitude and something I need more of. So, the resources are here. Off I go to blow RO!
The Shakuhachi: A Manual for Learning
