Yung Flutes

Perry Yung is a multi-talented artist, craftsman, and performer. In 2002, he was the first American to receive a Japan-USFriendship Grant to specifically study shakuhachi making in Japan.
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Mujitsu Shakuhachi

Ken LaCosse, of San Francisco, specializes in jinashi shakuhachi, including a unique style of large, wide Mujitsu Taimu Shakuhachi. Mujitsu Shakuhachi are used in recordings and performances by professional musicians throughout the world. For information, sound clips and more, click here.

Tai Hei Shakuhachi - Japanese Bamboo Flutes

A complete resource for shakuhachi, the traditional Japanese bamboo flute. Included on this web site are beginner, student and professional-level instruments including jinashi flutes. Also find shakuhachi playing guides, books, DVDs, craft manuals, sheet music, recordings, a teacher directory, information on bamboo and flutes around the world. Tai Hei Shakuhachi,Ê made by Monty H. Levenson with workshops in northern California and Tokushima, Japan, are used by traditional teachers in Japan and professional players worldwide.
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Japanshakuhachi - Fine Shakuhachi from Master Japanese Makers

David Sawyer represents a number of excellent Japanese makers. For more information click here.

Mujuan shakuhachi

Over the years Kurahashi-sensei has forged relationships with some of the finest shakuhachi makers in Japan. They bring him flutes to evaluate and pass on, and he visits their studios to look through their stock of flutes, always on the look out for exceptional instruments.

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