I'm joined by my niece Johanna (a Musical performer) for part 2 of my introduction to the shakuhachi (尺八) to explore how to get the first tone.

Watch the other parts here:
1. The Instrument –    • Shakuhachi Introduction 1: The Instru...  
3. The First Instrument –    • Shakuhachi Introduction 3: The First ...  
4. Basic Notes –    • Shakuhachi Introduction 4: Basic Notes  
5. The First Instrument; a month later –    • Shakuhachi Intro 5: First Instrument ...  
6: Cheap bamboo shakuhachi –    • Shakuhachi Intro 6: Cheap bamboo shak...  
7: Playing Kan –    • Shakuhachi Intro 7: Playing Kan  
As playlist:    • Shakuhachi Introduction series  

0:00 Introduction
1:09 Preparation 1: Hot air – cold air
2:09 Preparation 2: Blow the bottle
3:54 Preparation 3: Relax the lips
4:53 Try it on the shakuhachi
5:40 Tip 1: Just blow gently
6:17 Tip 2: Move the flute
7:01 Tip 3: Angle the flute
8:02 Bonus tip: Get instruction at the start!
8:59 Thanks
9:56 Outtakes

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