The cheapest tube for the introductory shakuhachi was about 3000 yuan.
The price range of the shakuhachi was very wide, ranging from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands. Generally speaking, the price of an intermediate shakuhachi was between 150,000 yen and 200,000 yen, which was about 9,000 to 12,000 yuan. The high-end shakuhachi was priced between 25,100 and 80,500 yuan. In addition, there were also some cheap shakuhachi brands to choose from, such as You, Shaoyun, etc. In general, to buy a good shakuhachi, the recommended budget was between 200,000 yen and 300,000 yen. However, the specific price still depended on the individual's needs and budget.
The selection of the shakuhachi could take into account the following factors. First of all, he had to look at the introduction of the shakuhachi. Generally speaking, it was better to weigh between 360 grams and 430 grams. It was not recommended to choose something that was too light. Secondly, he had to pay attention to the workmanship of the shakuhachi. An excellent pipe master and pipe master would have fine workmanship, which could be judged from the angle of the inlaid opening, the workmanship of the relay, and the inner diameter. The groove must be flat, the relay must be square, and the inner diameter must achieve a mirror effect. In addition, the budget was also a consideration. If the budget was sufficient, they could buy a shakuhachi with better performance, but if the budget was limited, they could spend more money on class fees and put technical learning first. In addition, buying a second-hand shakuhachi was also an option, but one had to choose a trustworthy merchant or buy it from a teacher. In short, when choosing a shakuhachi, one had to consider the materials, workmanship, budget, and other factors. It was best to try it out personally or consult a professional.
Void Shakuhachi was a shakuhachi instrument made of materials such as ABS resin and bamboo fiber. Void Shakuhachi was recognized and recommended by both professional and amateur Shakuhachi enthusiasts. Its weight was reasonable and solved the problem of the resin shakuhachi being too cumbersome for beginners. The sound of the Void Chihachi was sensitive and could produce a louder volume than ordinary Chihachi. The tone was clear and delicate, with a deep voice. In addition, the Void Shakuhachi also had the function of modern tuning, which was suitable for playing music of various styles and schools. The owner of the Void Shakuhachi's design patent was the master of the Void Shakuhachi Workshop. All in all, the Void Shakuhachi was a modern shakuhachi instrument with superior performance and was easy to play.
Masayama Shakuhachi was one of the top brands in Japan. Masayama Shakuhachi was famous for its high production rate, excellent performance, and metal resonance. It was said that nearly 14% of shakuhachi musicians used the Masayama shakuhachi, with the one-foot-eight-inch pipe and short pipe being particularly popular. The tone of the Masayama Shakuhachi was balanced, and the metallic tone was especially beautiful. It was considered a high-grade pipe, with the characteristics of light blowing, delicate control, tension and elegance. However, there was limited information about the specific functions and characteristics of the Masayama Shakuhachi, so he could not provide a more detailed answer.
Void Shakuhachi and Starmist Shakuhachi were both Shakuhachi brands, but the search results did not provide a direct comparison or evaluation of the two Shakuhachi models. Therefore, based on the information provided, it was impossible to determine which was better, Void Shakuhachi or Starmist Shakuhachi.
Shakuhachi score was a musical score used to record the music of the Shakuhachi. We can see some information about the Shakuhachi score, including the simplified scores and kana scores of songs such as "Empty Bell,""One Drop," and "Naruto main theme." In addition, there was also information about the types and schools of Shakuhachi music scores, such as the scores of the Kooguryu and the Dushan Ryu. Shakuhachi music scores were usually written vertically, using katakana to represent musical notes. The basic scale of the shakuhachi was GAFCD, which was played by tilting and special fingering. The Void Shakuhachi Workshop had created a table of fingers and a table of finger movements to help those who were learning Shakuhachi. However, the search results did not provide a detailed introduction or more information about the shakuhachi score. Therefore, we are unable to come up with a definite answer regarding the specific content and characteristics of the shakuhachi score.
Changshanming Shakuhachi's timbre was soft, delicate and sweet, and its driving sensitivity was high. Based on the information provided, we can come to this conclusion.
The Butterfly Treasure Shakuhachi was a brand of wooden shakuhachi and was considered one of the qualified beginner shakuhachi practice tubes. Its tone was close to that of a bamboo pipe, and it was slightly more expensive than other brands of wooden pipe shakuhachi. The sales volume of the Butterfly Treasure Shakuhachi in Japan was also very high. Overall, the Butterfly Treasure Shakuhachi was considered one of the more cost-effective choices for entry-level Shakuhachi.
The Essence Ming Shakuhachi was a modern Shakuhachi with a bright tone. Its tone was bright and suitable for stage performances. Essence Inscription Shakuhachi's Great Armor Sound was very delicate, and all the sound holes were evenly pronounced. The tone of the first generation of the Essence Ming Shakuhachi was relatively dark, while the tone of the modern Shakuhachi was brighter. Essence Ming Shakuhachi had a certain reputation in the Shakuhachi world and was recognized as one of the more cost-effective Shakuhachi brands. However, the current information was not enough to give a clear answer about the specific performance and features of the Essence Ming Shakuhachi, as well as its comparison with other brands.
The vacuum shakuhachi is a brand of shakuhachi. We can get some information about the vacuum shakuhachi. The vacuum shakuhachi was made by the pipe master, and the official performer was Fujiyuki Koshiyama. Its timbre was described as quiet and mysterious, similar to the sound of footsteps in the empty valley. In addition, the vacuum shakuhachi was also considered as an option for modern shakuhachi because it was relatively light and solved the problem of the cumbersome resin shakuhachi. However, more specific information about the vacuum shakuhachi, such as performance, sound quality, and other aspects, was not provided in the search results. Therefore, we are unable to draw an accurate conclusion about the detailed evaluation and performance characteristics of the vacuum shakuhachi.