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 The quality of a shakuhachi is determined by two factors.Aesthetics of the bamboo as distinguished by its size,color, shape, nodal placement and root configuration. Performanceof the instrument is reflected in its tonal quality, balanceof notes, resonance and responsiveness. Tai Hei Shakuhachi arecarefully evaluated, graded and priced with all of these factorsin mind.

Tai Hei Shakuhachi are distinctive,high-quality instruments. Student-grade flutes are superior inall respects to wooden mass-produced instruments and are preferredby many traditional teachers for their beginning and intermediatestudents. Professional root-end shakuhachi provide an affordablealternative to imported Japanese flutes to which they comparefavorably in terms of performance, appearance, durability andcost. These instruments are being used by teachers and professionalmusicians in Japan and throughout the world.

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