Bamboo Dreans, Shakuhachi Concert by David Wheeler in Tucson AZ.

Friday December 9th , 7PM at the Rogue Theater, 300 East University Blvd., Tucson.

Michael “Chikuzen” Gould, master Shakuhachi performer and teacher, Profile/Bio

Michael Chikuzen Gould studied the Shakuhachi (Zen Bamboo flute) in Japan for 15 years under renowned masters Mr. Yokoyam Katsuya and Mr. Taniguchi Yoshinobu. He earned the title of Dai-Shihan or Grand Master in 1995. He returned in 1998 to teach at wittenberg University and the University of Michigan. Gould is currently based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio where he teaches privately when he’s not touring. Gould has published several Cds and instructional books for teaching shakuhachi. On his latest Cd he is accompanied by Buddhist Shomyo chanting. He has toured extensively in the U.S. and Japan, and is currently teaming up with Chieko and Kuniyasu Iwazaki for a two week concert tour.
 

 

About Lessons: Chikuzen Studios offers individual shakuhachi lessons and occasionally sponsors workshops and retreats. For details about the types of lessons offered, see:

• Lessons via Webcam
• Private Home Studio Lessons
• Bed & Breakfast Home Intensive Study
• Camps or Retreats

Beginners as well as experienced players are welcome.
Contact Michael Chikuzen Gould to arrange a lesson or get further information.
http://www.chikuzenstudios.com/

Shakuhachi glossary 101

Here’s some basic 101 shakuhachi glossary terms. More to come!

• Atari To strike a finger hole
• Furi A rapid meri/kari head dip.
• Kan Upper register
• Kari Blow by putting the chin up, to raise the tone
• Komi Buki Big breath, the pulsing characteristic of playing.
• Meri Blow by putting the chin down, to lower the pitch.
• Muraiki Blowing so as to create a windy, roaring, effect
• Nayashi To begin pitch meri and rise to standard pitch
• Otsu Low register
  Suri Glissando
• Suri age A slide upwards
• Tsuyutoshi Cloth for wiping the bore
• Utaguchi The sharp blowing edge of the shakuhahi
• Yuri Vibrato

Exciting Opportunity For Shakuhachi Flute Lovers!

Exciting Opportunity For Shakuhachi Flute Lovers!

The Phoenix AZ Shakuhachi Friends Have a New Gathering Place

The Phoenix AZ shakuhachi friends have a new gathering place. We will be meeting in a space located in the Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place, also known as SNAP. If you'd like, check out their web site http://www.yoursnap.org/ .

Since 2007, Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place classes have included Yoga, Tai Chi, Swing Dance, Zumba, Belly Dance Basics, Calligraphy, Cards for the Season, The Art of Writing Poetry, Everyday Gifts, Communication 101, Private Music Lessons and "Music on Mondays" for adult amateur chamber musicians. SNAP was the 2010-11 studio home of Natium World Dance with troupe leader K-Lee.

Summer Youth Camps have included Trapeze Camp, Art Camp, MBL Performing Arts Program Camp, and Camp Jam.

In addition to classes and camps, SNAP has sponsored many special events.

All of this will and their location being closer to central Phoenix will help our shakuhachi group to grow and offers us a venue to showcase our music. The space also let's us host shakuhachi concerts and workshops.

Ipad Zen Brush Shakuhachi Notation Images

Hello All,

I’ve been working with a program on my ipad called Zen Brush. Very cool program and I created these shakuhachi notation characters with it. Little by little I plan on doing a whole set of Kinko notation characters.  More to come…….

 

 

    

 

 

About our August Shakuhachi Gathering

Along with the 2 people from our Meetup group there were also 3 others who were going to attend and several  maybes. We ended up with 4 players and had a great time. We used the Honkyoku piece Choshi to talk about reading notation, fingering and styles/schools of shakuhachi playing. We also talked about types of shakuhachi flutes. My wife even made us a Asian noodle salad for lunch. Great time!

Our next gathering will be on the 24th of September. Hoping to see a few more new faces!