Learn to Play the Shakuhachi: Fukuda Rando - Intermediate
Tsukikusa No Yume, Tabibito No Uta and Miyama Higurashi

What you will learn
Learn to better the playing of the Shakuhachi
Work on sound and tone
Work on Tonguing/ staccato technique
Work on lyricism and phrasing of songs
Why take this course?
🌱 Explore the Soulful Sounds of Shakuhachi: Intermediate Level
Unlock Your Lyrical Potential
Embark on a musical journey with Learn to Play the Shakuhachi: Fukuda Rando - Intermediate and master the art of playing the shakuhachi with a lyrical touch. This course is designed to help you release any tension and connect deeply with the music, focusing on simpler melody lines that will guide you towards a more expressive and fluid playing style.
Key Learning Points:
- Master Technique: Improve your breath control, finger placement, and posture to enhance your overall technique.
- Develop Your Yuri/Vibrato: Learn to incorporate a gentle vibrato into your playing for an even more expressive tone.
- Perfect End of Phrases: Emphasize the end of phrases to convey emotion and bring songs to life.
- Interpretative Freedom: Discover how to put your personal touch on each piece, making the music truly yours.
Course Highlights
🎼 Tsukikusa No Yume (月枝の夢 - Bamboo Branch's Dream)
- A beautiful duet that can be accompanied by piano, koto, or other instruments. The accompanying score is not included but recommended for a richer musical experience.
🎼 Tabibito No Uta (旅人の歌 - Song of the Wanderer)
- A Honkyoku in the Azuma Style that offers musicians freedom once they grasp the timing and phrasing, encouraging personal interpretation.
🎼 Miyama Higurashi (美山ひがるし)
- Another captivating Honkyoku in the Azuma Style, with space for creativity after mastering the foundational elements of the piece.
Course Structure
The course is structured to gradually build your skill level, making it suitable for beginners looking to advance, intermediate players seeking to refine their technique, and even advanced musicians eager to explore new dimensions of shakuhachi playing.
What You'll Learn:
- Lyric Expression: Techniques to play with emotion and grace.
- Higher Register Mastery: Strategies to effortlessly reach higher notes.
- Freedom in Playing: How to apply your own interpretations within the structure of the music.
Join a Community of Shakuhachi Enthusiasts
As you learn these beautiful songs, you'll not only be improving your skills but also becoming part of a global community of shakuhachi players. With each melody, note, and breath, you'll unlock the deeper meanings and emotional depths inherent in this traditional Japanese instrument.
🎶 Challenge Yourself: Use these songs as milestones on your musical path. 🎶 Practice with Purpose: Focus on the nuances that make each piece unique. 🎶 Enjoy the Journey: Let the music inspire and transform your playing.
Ready to elevate your shakuhachi skills and embrace the intermediate level with Learn to Play the Shakuhachi: Fukuda Rando - Intermediate? Join us, and let's make beautiful music together! 🍃✨
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