The Shakuhachi Store

Bamboo Bell offers shakuhachi products, which will include quality shakuhachi flutes, sheet music, and other related shakuhachi goods.

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Shakuhachi Flutes

Entry-Level Wooden or Bamboo Shakuhachi

A well-made wooden shakuhachi is appropriate for beginners who are experiencing the shakuhachi for the first time. These Japanese-made flutes are tuned and balanced, and will last forever. Bamboo Bell supplies only the finest wooden shakuhachi flutes, selected from the best flute lots, inspected by an advanced shakuhachi musician before leaving Japan and by Nelson Lee before being purchased. Quantities are limited, since this item has been discontinued. Price of Wooden Shakuhachi: $350 (USD)

Bamboo Bell also recommends bamboo shakuhachi made by the Tai Hei shakuhachi line. Monty Levenson has developed a precision cast bore technology which allows him to craft quality shakuhachis. Student flutes start at $325 (USD). In addition to Monty's guarantee, Bamboo Bell students can have the Tai Hei shakuhachis inspected and qualified by Nelson Lee.

Bamboo Shakuhachi from Japan

Manufactured with professional craftsmanship and high precision by high technology. Supervised by Sakata Seizan, a professional player. One-year guarantee in which the flute can be repaired if damaged. This vendor has a respected reputation for their shakuhachi flutes.

The higher-priced shakuhachis indicate additional beauty or artistic quality. Beginners are encouraged to focus on pitch balance and the sound of the instrument. All shakuhachis, including standard models, are tuned and balanced. Each flute is inspected three times before leaving Japan, first by the craftsman and a shakuhachi professional and by Nelson Lee's Japanese colleague, who is an advanced shakuhachi musican and independent from the manufacturer. Please note that these prices do not include non-refundable shipping and insurance (around $65-$100), and a 10% administrative fee (if buyer chooses not to purchase the shakuhachi after inspection.)

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These Japanese guidelines may be used to guide you with your shakuhachi budget:

Bamboo Bell Honkyoku Sheet Music

This unique and beautiful sheet music is notated with precise pitch and rhythm in both Japanese and Western notation. Bamboo Bell sheet music is an excellent learning tool. Learn the honkyoku pieces accurately, and play them with freedom and grace thereafter! The honkyoku pieces offered are listed below:

Honshirabe

Tamuke

Shingetsu

Sagari Ha

Nesaza Shirabe

Price per honkyoku piece is $12.00 ($8.00 for students of Bamboo Bell).

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