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Articles on Barry Nyosui Weiss:

Searching for the Perfect Note

This article appeared in the Sunday Freeman, Woodstock, NY, December 29, 1985. 144KB in size.

Simply Complex

This article appeared in the Saratoga News, February 4, 1998. 28KB in size.

From Kurahashi Yodo:

The Heart of Bamboo

This piece by Kurahashi Yodo describes both his meeting with his teacher, Jin Nyodo, as well as the importance of shakuhachi in today's world. 12KB in size.

From Tokuyama Takashi:

Honkyoku Playing Guide

English translation of Tokuyama's Honkyoku Playing Guide on fingering, breath and chin technique. 244KB in size.