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<P>Hello Tony,</P></DIV>
<P>I would recommend the following books:</P></DIV>
<P>Blasdel, Christopher Yohmei. <I>The Shakuhachi: A manual for learning</I>. Tokyo: Ongaku no tomo sha Corp, 1988. Good translation of historical information written by Kamisangou and also some introductory information on basic shakuhachi blowing techniques and Kinko style notation.</P>
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<P>Lee, Riley. "Yearning For The Bell: A study of transmission in the Shakuhachi Honkyoku tradition." Ph.D. diss, University of Sydney, 1992. One of the most comprehensive histories and bibliographies of the shakuhachi tradition written in English. Does not include introductory information on basic blowing techniques, but is an excellent resource.</P>
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<P></FONT><BR>Steve</P>
<P>Honolulu, HI<BR></P>
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<DIV></DIV>>Reply-To: Shakuhachi@communication.ucsd.edu
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<DIV></DIV>>To: shakuhachi@communication.ucsd.edu
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<DIV></DIV>>Subject: Seritsukan & Seisunkan ??
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<DIV></DIV>>Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2002 20:50:32 EST
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<DIV></DIV>>Hello,
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<DIV></DIV>>Can anyone here explain the meaning of the names Seritsukan and Seisunkan?
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<DIV></DIV>>I am also looking for a book suggestion for learning about the history and
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<DIV></DIV>>playing of the Shakuhachi. I see many listed on Monty Levinson's website but
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<DIV></DIV>>am not familiar with any of them. I am after the most complete explanation of
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<DIV></DIV>>terms, notation and history of the instrument. Although I only play "by ear"
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<DIV></DIV>>for and make flutes for relaxation I would like to learn more about the
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<DIV></DIV>>classical uses of the flute.
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<DIV></DIV>>Thanks,
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<DIV></DIV>>Tony
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