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Shakuhachi

Shakuhachi (尺八) is an Oriental flute which is end blown as opposed to transverse. Tuned to a pentatonic scale it was used by Zen Monks in the practice of Suizen[?] (blowing meditation). It is made from the rootstock of bamboo and, despite its apparent simplicity, is a very versatile instrument. The Shaku is a measure of length and approximates to one imperial foot.



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