Dear Herb, David, Mari and Adam (and many others),
A breathing/relaxation/purification technique called "Misogi" is described
on our web page (http://www.ozemail.com.au/~andyshak/misogi.htm ).
This has been modified for shakuhachi players who may find this useful to
improve their sound and to release unwanted stress.
Also, as problems are often associated with wrists and elbows, flexibility
and strengthening exercises used in Aikido may also be found to be
effective.
An important aspect is that, as is the case for improvement of sound
quality, only by
conscious checking during long-tone practice can important points such as
these be
incorporated into our general playing.
Andrew
PS apologies this message has had to be re-sent due to problems with server.
Andrew MacGregor Shakuhachi
andyshak@ozemail.com.au
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~andyshak
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