Monthly Archives: September 2026
How to Tune a Simple Shakuhachi, or other Wind Instruments
What is the primary effect in tuning an openended tub? This is different from an enclosed whistle lik an Ocarina, or Xun, but the size of the finger-holes in both are primary. The distance from the end of the (longitudinal) Shakuhachi is secondary, and much to do with the reach of your fingers. Continue reading
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A Sunflower Stalk Flute
My big Sunflowers grow even bigger stalks. They have a pithy center that is fairly easy to remove. The stalks are porous. The big leaves attach at alternating points and sometimes leave little holes at their points of attachment … Continue reading
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