In December I started to grow a moustache and patch to change up the look a we bit and really have enjoyed having them But, alas, they both completely affected my embouchure and blowing with the shakuhachi and the Celtic flute, making them unplayable and indeed a depressing thought. To NOT play my flutes and enjoy the music I love was simply not going to happen. It was tough to do but I shaved the combo off on Saturday evening and am smooth faced yet again.
What I WILL do this time is grow it back slowly and see at what point of growth the whiskers make the playing difficult. It could be that I'm able to have a few weeks growth and still maintain playability! Day one is starting today, 6 March 2017. Will update next blog post. :-{-)-
The newest addition to the study and playing guides is the Grey Larson volume on Irish flute and whistle. This successful and truly "essential" book has now found it's way to my collection affter a year of searching. Thank you Powell's Books!! The time is nigh to practice my a** off and get some songs under my belt. This has not been easy, primarily due to my own inability to schedule and stick to it. I have never been good at practicing no matter what instrument. The family tree/genealogy part has taken over a lot of the time I have. Now to readjust my schedule and time!! The Alder Bough by Larry Tyrrell is a great way to learn Celtic music on the shakuhachi!
