Shakuhachi Jinashi Pro
€570.19
Shakuhachi Jinashi Student
Price:
€293.49
Shakuhachi Jinashi — Student Model
The shakuhachi is a Japanese bamboo flute with roots in Zen Buddhist meditation practice, where its sound was valued as a vehicle for contemplative experience. Today it is played across a spectrum of contexts — from traditional honkyoku repertoire to contemporary improvisation and world music fusion.
Sound and Musical Range
The instrument produces a voice that spans from soft and breathy tones to bright, metallic articulations, giving players substantial latitude for expressive variation. The pentatonic tuning in D minor aligns with traditional Japanese tuning systems while remaining accessible to Western musicians working in modal and folk contexts.
Construction and Materials
This model is crafted from European bamboo that has been aged for several years before shaping. This extended seasoning process increases the wood's resistance to cracking compared to freshly harvested material, providing greater stability across temperature and humidity changes — a practical advantage for students in variable climates.
The jinashi finish — meaning unvarnished — preserves the natural surface of the bamboo, contributing to the organic resonance characteristic of the instrument. This approach to construction maintains traditional aesthetic and sonic principles while supporting reliable playability.
Playing and Getting Started
The shakuhachi is held vertically and played by directing breath across the notched mouthpiece while fingering the holes to change pitch. The student model is designed to offer stable intonation and responsive action, making it suitable for players beginning their practice with the instrument.
What's Included
- Fingering chart for reference during practice
- One-year repair warranty
The shakuhachi remains central to Japanese traditional music and continues to expand its presence in global musical dialogue.
Price:
€293.49
Shakuhachi Jinashi Student — A natural bamboo flute rooted in Zen Buddhist tradition, this student-grade instrument preserves the organic resonance of uncoated (jinashi) construction while offering stable, beginner-friendly playability. Tuned to the traditional D-minor pentatonic scale, it produces a breathing, expressive voice suited equally to meditative honkyoku pieces, contemporary improvisation, and world music fusion. Crafted from aged European bamboo selected for crack resistance and climate stability, it arrives with fingering charts and a one-year repair guarantee. Begin your shakuhachi journey with an instrument built to grow with your practice.
| Origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,38 kg |
| Dimensions | 55,0 cm |
| Materials | Bamboo |
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Shakuhachi Jinashi - Student Model
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Shakuhachi Jinashi — Student Model
The shakuhachi is a Japanese bamboo flute with roots in Zen Buddhist meditation practice, where its sound was valued as a vehicle for contemplative experience. Today it is played across a spectrum of contexts — from traditional honkyoku repertoire to contemporary improvisation and world music fusion.
Sound and Musical Range
The instrument produces a voice that spans from soft and breathy tones to bright, metallic articulations, giving players substantial latitude for expressive variation. The pentatonic tuning in D minor aligns with traditional Japanese tuning systems while remaining accessible to Western musicians working in modal and folk contexts.
Construction and Materials
This model is crafted from European bamboo that has been aged for several years before shaping. This extended seasoning process increases the wood's resistance to cracking compared to freshly harvested material, providing greater stability across temperature and humidity changes — a practical advantage for students in variable climates.
The jinashi finish — meaning unvarnished — preserves the natural surface of the bamboo, contributing to the organic resonance characteristic of the instrument. This approach to construction maintains traditional aesthetic and sonic principles while supporting reliable playability.
Playing and Getting Started
The shakuhachi is held vertically and played by directing breath across the notched mouthpiece while fingering the holes to change pitch. The student model is designed to offer stable intonation and responsive action, making it suitable for players beginning their practice with the instrument.
What's Included
- Fingering chart for reference during practice
- One-year repair warranty
The shakuhachi remains central to Japanese traditional music and continues to expand its presence in global musical dialogue.
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