Shakuhachi is one of the most popular Japanese instruments. It is played solo and with other Japanese musical instruments. Lately, it is played with the western musical instruments, too.

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There will be a huge demand for the shakuhachi as a musical instruments that is tuned and sounds well. It is said that half tone of Tsu and Ha is hard to make sound with usual 5-holes shakuhachi. To make such sounds easily, the customization to make additional holes is used. It is often requested by folk song shakuhachi players.

[Customization: Making Additional Holes]

As an example of customization, see the images below.

[5-holes Shakuhachi (Before Customization)]
It is usual shakuhachi, which has 5 holes in total: 4 holes on one side and 1 hole on the other side.

[7-holes Shakuhachi (After Customization)]
It has 7 holes in total: 6 holes on one side and 1 hole on the other side. By making additional holes, it is easier to make sounds of half tone of Tsu and Ha.

Again, let's see example with closer images

[5-holes Shakuhachi (Before Customization)]

[7-holes Shakuhachi (After Customization)]

In accordance with the music world, the musical instruments are improved. If you play shakuhachi or are interested in learning it, please visit our online shop. We have a variaty of shakuhachi made of bamboo and wood.

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