Re: shakuhachi and improvisation

From: Ronnie Nyogetsu Seldin (Nyogetsu@nyc.rr.com)
Date: Fri Jan 11 2002 - 08:56:45 PST


> Hi Everybody.
>
> This is the first time I write to the list here. I have enjoyed the
> discussions for a while in the hidden.
> I have learned hocchiku from Okuda Atsuya sensei in Tokyo for 10 years,
> going to Japan 3 to 5 month a year for intensive lessons every year.
> At the moment I'm studying ethnomusicology at School of Oriental and African
> Studies or SOAS for short in London. I am researching into shauhachi and
> improvisation. So, I thought of asking you guys your opinions of how big an
> aspect of improvisation do you think there is when you play koten hokyoku?
> How important is it for you in your general shakuhachi palying?
> Many scholars say there is no improvisation in traditional shakuhachi music.
> Do you agree?
> Let me know. Thanks!
> Kiku
>
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