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#26 2008-12-29 20:18:18

marek
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Re: Fine tuning _ one more question

dreamofnobody wrote:

And making a precios instrument kills all the magic, just like a plastic flute for me. But I don't want say that precious method is bad, it is very good for good balanced and very well tuned instruments.

Hi,

I think many players are able to unleash this magic even on very fine instruments, myself included .)
However, I agree that sometimes(!) it is more interesting if tuning is little wobbly.

two cents,

Marek


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#27 2008-12-30 07:04:22

dreamofnobody
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Re: Fine tuning _ one more question

marek wrote:

I think many players are able to unleash this magic even on very fine instruments, myself included .)
However, I agree that sometimes(!) it is more interesting if tuning is little wobbly.

Yes, magic is everywhere, it's just have to be seen. I just tried to say about flutemaking conseption that is closer to me and my understanding at the moment.


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#28 2008-12-30 12:09:48

Mujitsu
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Re: Fine tuning _ one more question

Interesting thread here. Lots of good information.

Part of the freedom of shakuhachi making is that a maker has a choice of how to approach it. We can decide to look at it in much the same way as waking up and experiencing each new day; different weather conditions, different set of problems and challenges, making due with what is given. Or, we can decide to exert more control from the beginning and focus on a desired conclusion. Often, it seems to be a combination of these approaches.

I think the important thing is not the particular direction itself that a maker takes, but rather each makers ability to tune into exactly what moves him or her. Assuming you have a strong foundation, knowing yourself as you work produces the best shakuhachi regardless of approach. Your audience will find you. Dream, looks like you are well on your way!

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#29 2008-12-30 13:48:18

dreamofnobody
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Re: Fine tuning _ one more question

Thanks Ken. Thanks for all your help, and for your great philosophical guides.

Last edited by dreamofnobody (2008-12-30 13:50:34)


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#30 2008-12-31 12:05:48

Yungflutes
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Re: Fine tuning _ one more question

dreamofnobody wrote:

Thanks Ken. Thanks for all your help, and for your great philosophical guides.

Yes, Ken is quite the artist.

I always use to say that making shakuhachi is like making art. What I really should say is that making shakuhachi IS making art.

Have a great New Year all! Perry


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#31 2008-12-31 16:26:07

Tairaku 太楽
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Re: Fine tuning _ one more question

Yungflutes wrote:

I always use to say that making shakuhachi is like making art. What I really should say is that making shakuhachi IS making art.

AMEN!


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