Thank you Markus, and for you feedback! I'll have the official Bell out to you in a few weeks. I actually watched this while working in my shop on the molds for Bells :)
Hi! This is so wonderful. I love your presentation and have just brought home my first Shakuhachi Yuu. Hit all the notes in 5 minutes but so much more to learn. Thank you again for the wonderful videos.
I am receiving my Bell today!! I am a novice, played flutes and bassoon as a young girl. I need music in my life and love the sound of this instrument. I am interested to see if this is what I've been looking for. I also think it will be very interesting to see how a "true" beginner responds to this flute and the journey this opens to me.
Great comparison, Markus! : ) Personally, I recommend the Hoshi Arashi - it may be just a bit heavier than the other flutes, but its tone is unmatched by the other ones. The utaguchi is really comfortable, and it felt easier to get adapted to and getting a good sound and an eloquent furi technique than any other flute - I play honkyoku mainly.
Thanks, I'm glad you like the video! It's great you found a flute that works for you, and I'm sure you're not the only one who prefers to Hoshi Arashi. With shakuhachi it really varies so much from person to person.
Thank you so much for this video! Now I know what no other video will tell about the Hoshi Arashi. Now I am certain I do not want one. Nor do I want a Bell, because the Bell is a jinashi type flute and I prefer the jiari type. I have a bamboo flute now that's about the same price as a Yuu, but I think the Yuu is sort of the gold standard for students. So I think someday I want to get a Yuu.
Thanks, I'm glad the video is useful! Typically you will find that the Yuu will be easier to play than a bamboo shakuhachi at this price point. Let me know how you're getting on!
Hi, I made a shakuhachi out of the measurements you gave earlier and I played it but I don't exactly know if the sounds are coming out right as they r supposed to and Neityer do I know if I made the flute correct so could u plz make a review video of a self made shakuhachi of those measurements as well as shakuhachi of other pitches
Thank you, you're very kind! 🙂 For beginners, there is no big difference between Yuu, Hoshi and Bell, but if you have a chance to try and compare them, you may find one to suit you better. Choosing a shakuhachi really is an individual choice.
Dear Markus,I would like to buy a Hoshi Arashi but i cant find any one who stocks them.I have tried Amazon but no good.Can you help me to find one.Please
Hello Arthur, I think the only sales channel they have is to contact them via Facebook. A simple search should get you there quickly. They post frequently, but I think there's also a page for it.
My newest (now my main jiari) bamboo shakuhachi is about 450-460 grams, and surprisingly, i find it more comfortable than the Yuu, which is lighter (about 400g) , because the weight is distributed more evenly along the length of the flute. So maybe , the Hoshi Arashi wouldn't be as heavy for me as i originally thought. I might still get one if i can find one for cheap , to check it out. Since, i absolutely LOVE the loud and clear sound that it makes. My main jiari shakuhachi , that you can listen to in my channel's latest 2 videos, has a similar kind of sound. I'd be curious to know what you think of that sound, Markus.
As I say in the video, everybody has to find their favourite shakuhachi - there's no right or wrong. For me personally, the sound of the Hoshi Arashi is too clean; too far in the direction of a Western flute. It's always a bit tricky to make out the full sound of a shakuhachi on UA-cam - there's too much compression and automated processing going on. From what I can make out, I think your flute sounds fine, but the tuning may be a bit off (hard to tell without playing it myself). Generally speaking, your tone is a bit too breathy, which is the result of your technique, not the flute. But great playing! Keep going! 🙂
@@MarkusGuhe The interesting thing that i noticed, is that when i got this new flute, my sound immediately improved, became less airy etc even without me changing my technique compared to how i played on the Yuu or a wooden shakuhachi.
@@jacebeleren1703 My teacher says: 'If you can solve a problem by money, it’s easy!' 😁 Meaning: I completely understand: At a certain skill level a better flute will pay big dividends, and just spending the money is an easy thing to do compared to the hours, days, months, years you’re investing in practice. So, if you noticed this jump in quality, you probably found an instrument that’s working well for you! Very nice!
I tried to order the Bell Shakuhachi, but unfortunately the waiting list is about a year, so that option isn't viable for me. I think the Shakuhachi Yuu is my choice.
Hi Dillon, Sorry about the wait! I've got the wait for Bells down to about 4 months. By the end of the year I should have them in-stock for immediate sale. I really appreciate everyone who's waited for a Bell, whether they got one or not. I also recommend a YUU. Since the YUU is a copy of a jiari and the Bell is a copy of a jinashi I made, they can both have their own distinct place in one's practice. PS I hope to make a jiari Bell in the future as well :)
I saw a comparison by another guy between the Yuu and the Bell and .... the Yuu is quieter and more "breathy" which depending on what you're trying to do, is better or worse than the Yuu.
@@alexcarter8807 Interesting; I don't think I've seen that. For me there doesn't seem to be a big difference in volume. And the prototype of the bell seems to be a bit more breathy for me. I'm curious to see how it will be for the actual final model.
The type of 7-node, root-end shakuhachi that's played today is traditionally bent. Earlier forms of flutes also called 'shakuhachi' were usually straight. 'Shakuhachi' is not a trademark ...
Thank you Markus, and for you feedback! I'll have the official Bell out to you in a few weeks. I actually watched this while working in my shop on the molds for Bells :)
Thanks Jon! I'm looking forward to it - curious to see how it turns out!
I purchased the Yuu for my beginer flute, but I think the bell is the next one on my list.
@@SamsTopBarBees I hav the new model by now, and *SPOILER ALERT* it’s actually very nice too! 😉
@@MarkusGuhe I'd love to see a review/demo of the new model.
@@SamsTopBarBees It's definitely coming, but I've done so many review videos recently … 🙂
Hi! This is so wonderful. I love your presentation and have just brought home my first Shakuhachi Yuu. Hit all the notes in 5 minutes but so much more to learn. Thank you again for the wonderful videos.
That's great to hear - another one infected by the shakuhachi virus! 😂 I'm very glad you find the videos useful! 🙏
Well done, enjoy your videos.
Thank you! 🙏 That's great to hear! 🙂
I am receiving my Bell today!! I am a novice, played flutes and bassoon as a young girl. I need music in my life and love the sound of this instrument. I am interested to see if this is what I've been looking for. I also think it will be very interesting to see how a "true" beginner responds to this flute and the journey this opens to me.
Yay! 🙂 I'm sure you'll like it! The embouchure works quite differently from bassoon or flute though. I'd be interested to hear how you're getting on!
@@MarkusGuhe slow. But not giving up.
@@alexandrataylor1768 That's the spirit! 🙂 Keep on practising!
Great comparison, Markus! : ) Personally, I recommend the Hoshi Arashi - it may be just a bit heavier than the other flutes, but its tone is unmatched by the other ones. The utaguchi is really comfortable, and it felt easier to get adapted to and getting a good sound and an eloquent furi technique than any other flute - I play honkyoku mainly.
Thanks, I'm glad you like the video! It's great you found a flute that works for you, and I'm sure you're not the only one who prefers to Hoshi Arashi. With shakuhachi it really varies so much from person to person.
Thank you so much for this video! Now I know what no other video will tell about the Hoshi Arashi. Now I am certain I do not want one. Nor do I want a Bell, because the Bell is a jinashi type flute and I prefer the jiari type. I have a bamboo flute now that's about the same price as a Yuu, but I think the Yuu is sort of the gold standard for students. So I think someday I want to get a Yuu.
Thanks, I'm glad the video is useful! Typically you will find that the Yuu will be easier to play than a bamboo shakuhachi at this price point. Let me know how you're getting on!
Hi, I made a shakuhachi out of the measurements you gave earlier and I played it but I don't exactly know if the sounds are coming out right as they r supposed to and Neityer do I know if I made the flute correct so could u plz make a review video of a self made shakuhachi of those measurements as well as shakuhachi of other pitches
Sorry, I don't make flutes myself, but if a suitable one comes my way, it may be possible to do some kind of review. 🙂
Great video, as always; I'm a fan! Could you please tell me where I can buy that beautiful T-shirt you're wearing? I'm a crane fan as well :-)
Thank you! 🙏 The T-shirt is from a shakuhachi event; it’s not available to buy any more.
@@MarkusGuhe Danke!
Thank you for introducing Shakuhachi!! You play really well. How long does it take to play like you? Also, which one is easier for the beginner??
Thank you, you're very kind! 🙂 For beginners, there is no big difference between Yuu, Hoshi and Bell, but if you have a chance to try and compare them, you may find one to suit you better. Choosing a shakuhachi really is an individual choice.
You're doing great work here. Do we know what the general range of the price will be for the "bell"?
Thanks! 🙏 The Bell Shakuhachi costs $250 at the moment as far as I know. I think the new version will be the same.
@@MarkusGuhe That is a great price. Thank you.
Dear Markus,I would like to buy a Hoshi Arashi but i cant find any one who stocks them.I have tried Amazon but no good.Can you help me to find one.Please
Hello Arthur, I think the only sales channel they have is to contact them via Facebook. A simple search should get you there quickly. They post frequently, but I think there's also a page for it.
@@MarkusGuhe Thank you Markus.
My newest (now my main jiari) bamboo shakuhachi is about 450-460 grams, and surprisingly, i find it more comfortable than the Yuu, which is lighter (about 400g) , because the weight is distributed more evenly along the length of the flute.
So maybe , the Hoshi Arashi wouldn't be as heavy for me as i originally thought.
I might still get one if i can find one for cheap , to check it out.
Since, i absolutely LOVE the loud and clear sound that it makes.
My main jiari shakuhachi , that you can listen to in my channel's latest 2 videos, has a similar kind of sound.
I'd be curious to know what you think of that sound, Markus.
As I say in the video, everybody has to find their favourite shakuhachi - there's no right or wrong. For me personally, the sound of the Hoshi Arashi is too clean; too far in the direction of a Western flute.
It's always a bit tricky to make out the full sound of a shakuhachi on UA-cam - there's too much compression and automated processing going on. From what I can make out, I think your flute sounds fine, but the tuning may be a bit off (hard to tell without playing it myself). Generally speaking, your tone is a bit too breathy, which is the result of your technique, not the flute.
But great playing! Keep going! 🙂
@@MarkusGuhe The interesting thing that i noticed, is that when i got this new flute, my sound immediately improved, became less airy etc even without me changing my technique compared to how i played on the Yuu or a wooden shakuhachi.
@@jacebeleren1703 My teacher says: 'If you can solve a problem by money, it’s easy!' 😁 Meaning: I completely understand: At a certain skill level a better flute will pay big dividends, and just spending the money is an easy thing to do compared to the hours, days, months, years you’re investing in practice. So, if you noticed this jump in quality, you probably found an instrument that’s working well for you! Very nice!
I tried to order the Bell Shakuhachi, but unfortunately the waiting list is about a year, so that option isn't viable for me. I think the Shakuhachi Yuu is my choice.
Oh, wow, I didn't know! That's a long waiting list! As I say in the video, I think the Yuu is a good instrument for starting to play.
Hi Dillon, Sorry about the wait! I've got the wait for Bells down to about 4 months. By the end of the year I should have them in-stock for immediate sale. I really appreciate everyone who's waited for a Bell, whether they got one or not. I also recommend a YUU. Since the YUU is a copy of a jiari and the Bell is a copy of a jinashi I made, they can both have their own distinct place in one's practice. PS I hope to make a jiari Bell in the future as well :)
I saw a comparison by another guy between the Yuu and the Bell and .... the Yuu is quieter and more "breathy" which depending on what you're trying to do, is better or worse than the Yuu.
@@alexcarter8807 Interesting; I don't think I've seen that. For me there doesn't seem to be a big difference in volume. And the prototype of the bell seems to be a bit more breathy for me. I'm curious to see how it will be for the actual final model.
Dear Markus, "traditionally" shakuhachi are STRAIGHT, NOT bent...! History is important my friend, even as a shakuhachi shihan... :-)
The type of 7-node, root-end shakuhachi that's played today is traditionally bent. Earlier forms of flutes also called 'shakuhachi' were usually straight. 'Shakuhachi' is not a trademark ...