Shakuhachi: Beginners 2/ intermediate

This is an original song based on the spotty of the crane wife folk tale. This song uses some chu Meri and also Yuri/ vibrato.

We will learn to play the first voice so that you can accompany yourself after the next lesson and play along with the videos. Practice at a slower tempo first before going to our tempo on the video.

NOTE on  Shakuhachi score:

the horizontal short lines ( - ) after a note are breath marks ( where you can take a breath).  At first, as you run out of breath you can take more breaths in between).

Learning to play a folk song that uses the basic notes. We will work on higher register notes and in this first lesson we will go through the song from measure 1-14.

This course will help you gradually play more intricate songs. Make sure to read the document on how to create sounds and the importance of the jaw.

Make sure to study each song throughly before moving on to the next song. Notes should become easier to play, a strained note with cramped lips. Make sure each note can be played with relaxed lips. No stranded notes or abrupt changes from one note to the other should occur. Make sure to correct that before moving on.

Learning to play a folk song that uses the basic notes. We will work on higher register notes and in this first lesson we will go through the song from measure 1-14.

This course will help you gradually play more intricate songs. Make sure to read the document on how to create sounds and the importance of the jaw.

Make sure to study each song throughly before moving on to the next song. Notes should become easier to play, a strained note with cramped lips. Make sure each note can be played with relaxed lips. No stranded notes or abrupt changes from one note to the other should occur. Make sure to correct that before moving on.

NOTE on  Shakuhachi score:

the horizontal short lines ( - ) after a note are breath marks ( where you can take a breath).  At first, as you run out of breath you can take more breaths in between).

Learning to play a folk song that uses the basic notes. We will work on higher register notes and in this first lesson we will go through the song from measure 1-14.

This course will help you gradually play more intricate songs. Make sure to read the document on how to create sounds and the importance of the jaw.

Make sure to study each song throughly before moving on to the next song. Notes should become easier to play, a strained note with cramped lips. Make sure each note can be played with relaxed lips. No stranded notes or abrupt changes from one note to the other should occur. Make sure to correct that before moving on.

Learning to play a folk song that uses the basic notes. We will work on higher register notes and in this first lesson we will go through the song from measure 1-14.

This course will help you gradually play more intricate songs. Make sure to read the document on how to create sounds and the importance of the jaw.

Make sure to study each song throughly before moving on to the next song. Notes should become easier to play, a strained note with cramped lips. Make sure each note can be played with relaxed lips. No stranded notes or abrupt changes from one note to the other should occur. Make sure to correct that before moving on.

NOTE on  Shakuhachi score:

the horizontal short lines ( - ) after a note are breath marks ( where you can take a breath).  At first, as you run out of breath you can take more breaths in between).

Here are some lessons to help you learn the notation. Also some exercises that will help you.you can make cards to practice reading  the notation. There are 5 basic plus some extra ones. Then you have the half tones as chi Meri and Meri notes that you will need to learn. So here are also some exercises for you to get better at it. The best is to be persistent, try to read the music even as you play simple songs and you memorized the fingering. It will help you recognize the notes. Also as a not for your practice.

If you can't play very long at least do some warm-ups like long tomes for 5 minutes. this will give you a stronger base for later, you will work on breath, embouchure and keeping the note at the correct pitch until the end. If you have limited time, it is best to stick to some warmup and just play some songs later on. If you cant actually play the flute during the day, maybe do breathing exercises when you can at work or when in the car or walking.

Try to remember the name of the notes or try to memorize the melody in your head. There are many ways to practice even when you don't have the flute with you. I hope you are enjoying your learning the flute and keep a regular schedule of playing, even just 5 minutes will help!!!

Here is the warm up again and if you can't play very long at least do some warm-ups like long tomes for 5 minutes. this will give you a stronger base for later, you will work on breath, embouchure and keeping the note at the correct pitch until the end. If you have limited time, it is best to stick to some warmup and just play some songs later on. If you cant actually play the flute during the day, maybe do breathing exercises when you can at work or when in the car or walking.

Try to remember the name of the notes or try to memorize the melody in your head. There are many ways to practice even when you don't have the flute with you. I hope you are enjoying your learning the flute and keep a regular schedule of playing, even just 5 minutes will help!!!

Learn to play the  Five basic notes , warm-up exercise