| SHAKUHACHI MANUAL | |
| What are the numbers enclosed in circles on the scores? | |
These denote ornamentations using the hole number specified. So this hole must be rapidly opened and closed |
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In this example, hole number 4 is opened and closed rapidly |
Please explain the symbol  |
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| This means suriage. Usually notated when moving from one note to another going down the scale. It is a kind of slide in pitch (glissando or portamento) upwards prior to the pitch being lowered to that specified. | |
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When moving from RI to CHI, first gradually open hole 5. This will result in a slide in pitch upwards (in this case 2 semitones) before dropping the pitch by adopting the fingering for CHI |
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