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It may
not be in the Constitution, but you have the
Right
to Carry a Shakuhachi
A letter from the Transportation Safety Administration granting
musicians the right to carry any musical instrument in the cabin
of any airplane, free of charge.
http://www.local1000.com/pdf/carryon.pdf
Too bad they didn't
know about this in Portland, Maine.
Traveler's flute causes
airport evacuation
Wednesday, January
14, 2004 Posted: 10:51 AM EST (1551 GMT)
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- A passenger's flute tucked inside a homemade
container triggered the Portland International Jetport's evacuation
Tuesday because screeners believed the package could be a bomb.
The jetport, where two of the September 11 terrorists set off
on their attack on the World Trade Center, was reopened in less
than two hours. The passenger was allowed to board his flight
after being questioned, but without his flute in the container
made of plastic PVC pipe. Eight flights were affected and more
than 300 passengers evacuated while bomb technicians investigated.
Officials did not identify the flute-playing passenger, who they
described as a New England businessman in his 40s and a frequent
flyer, because he did nothing illegal. Portland Transportation
Director Jeffrey Monroe said passengers should make sure their
carry-on bags don't contain items that could raise a security
alert. "There are a lot of unique things people travel with
that do not seem problematic," he said. "When looked
upon by a security officer, they may look suspicious."
http://www.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/01/14/airport.evacuatio.ap/index.html
Binding
to Repair Cracks in Bamboo
Shakuhachi Pitch Chart
Shakuhachi
Tips by Kaoru Kakizakai
English translations
of Kakizakai-sensei's articles by Zachary Braverman.
Acoustic Instruments & Winter Care
Scott Zimmerman is
a string player living in Japan. Has lots of good tips on instrument
care that also apply to shakuhachi. Wintertime is when the bamboo
is most prone to cracking.
Shakuhachi Tuner & Sound Color Analyzer (Download Free)
The Shakuhachi Tuner & Sound Color Analyzer is
a great bit of software that you can download free. While it was
created specifically for shakuhachi makers, it can be configured
for several other types of wind instrments.
This tool records
sound from a microphone attached to your computer and graphs each
component of frequency using the Fast Fourier Transform method.
The tool also includes an audio tuner. It displays pitch on an
analog meter and corresponding note-name including a finger chart
of any desired length of flute. It is also convenient for notation
conversion between the traditional Kinko and Tozan notation systems.
This software was
developed for shakuhachi makers by Mr.Tastuaki Kuroda. Recently,
he and Mr. Shigeo Tachibana worked together to create an English-language
version which is enhanced for players as well as makers. Downloads
are available for both Mac and Windows platforms.
Software includes:
-Sound color analyzer based on FFT with memory
-Multi poupose auto tuner
-Sound volume meter
-Fingering chart of Shakuhachi (Tozan style and Kinko style),
Shinobue, Ocarina, Western flute
-Midi sound for tuning
-Available in English language or Japanese
Shakuhachi
Fingering Chart - Page 1
Shakuhachi
Fingering Chart - Page 2
Shakukana-Kinko
Ryu Notation Software
(Download Free)
Caring
for your Shakuhachi Flute
Amplifying
Your Shakuhachi
(Isomax 2C - Recommended by
John
Kaizan Neptune)
How
to Tie a Removable Knot on your Tsuyutoshi
Free
Evaluation
If you are considering purchasing a new or second-hand instrument
from an auction site or private seller, Tai Hei Shakuhachi offers
a free evolution of the instrument including a complete analysis
of its acoustic and aesthetic qualities.
Tai Hei Shakuhachi
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