In the Kenshukan fingering, "U" is usually played with the third finger hole
opened and slightly meri, which should equal to "chi-meri" pitch. And there
is also "U" with a small circle on the body of the character which is played
very meri and should equal the pitch of "re" in first position.
Alcvin
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>> Everywhere I look there seems to be a different fingering position to
>> produce an 'OU.' Could someone explain what purpose the various fingering
>> position have? And what is the 'right' way?
>> Thanks
>> Stav
>>
>
>Stav,
>
>Do you mean "U"?
>
>If so, it is usually played slightly 'meri' with only the third hole open,
>at least for honkyoku.
>
>I *believe* that many sankyoku players play it slightly 'meri' with 2 and 4
>shaded, but I have no idea why.
>
>Anyone else?
>
>Best,
>
>Zachary Braverman
>
>
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