In ancient China, the wind instrument "shakuhachi" was named after the pipe was one foot eight inches long.

shakuhachi is an ancient wind instrument, which originated in China and was introduced to Japan. It is a flute-shaped instrument made of bamboo, with unique timbre and playing skills. The following is a detailed introduction about the shakuhachi:

1. Origin and history

The shakuhachi originated in China and can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty in the 9th century. It was originally called "broken blowing" and later developed into "shakuhachi". In China, shakuhachi is widely used in religious music, opera accompaniment and folk music. In the 13th century, shakuhachi was introduced to Japan and gradually developed into a unique style there.

2. Characteristics of instrumental music

The shape and structure of the shakuhachi are relatively simple, and it is made of bamboo, usually about 54 cm long. The shakuhachi uses a large diameter bamboo tube, which makes its timbre deep and expressive. When playing, the player blows air into the blow hole of shakuhachi, and different tones and timbre changes are produced by adjusting the strength and tongue position of blowing air.

3. Playing skills and tracks

The playing skills of shakuhachi are very unique, which requires the player to use his breath and fingers flexibly to control the changes of volume and timbre. Common playing techniques include "reverse blowing", "hole blowing" and "vibrato". There are many kinds of shakuhachi music, including religious music, traditional music scores and modern creation. Among them, shakuhachi Zen is a major genre in shakuhachi music, which is famous for its Zen and introverted style.

4. Cultural value and inheritance

As an important part of China ancient music culture, the shakuhachi has rich historical accumulation in playing skills, repertoire and artistic expression. In Japan, shakuhachi is also widely used in religious ceremonies, traditional music performance and modern music creation. The shakuhachi music not only shows the charm of oriental music, but also reflects the mutual integration and inheritance of Chinese and Japanese music cultures.

5. Modern development and international influence

With the passage of time, the playing skills and repertoire of shakuhachi have been constantly developed and innovated. Modern shakuhachi musicians have introduced more elements and styles through cooperation with other musical instruments, making shakuhachi music more rich and modern. In addition, shakuhachi has gradually entered the international arena, attracting more and more attention and appreciation around the world.