The Spiritual Shakuhachi

Description:

In the journal article, The Shakuhachi as Spiritual Tool: AJapanese Buddhist Instrument in the West, Jay Keiser talks about the Japanese traditional instrument; the Shakuhachi. It refers to how the instrument has been known for its classical sound and how it has adapted to western tonology. Many players say the Shakuhachi is “an instrument on Buddhist philosophy and meditation practice, which is connected to its historical background as a spiritual tool by the Fuke sect of Buddhist monks in Japan.” The spiritual Shakuhachi continues to be played today.

Evaluation:

This article presents numerous details on what the instrument symbolizes. It may be interesting for someone who enjoys classical music or plays the instrument.

APA:

Keister, J. (2004). The shakuhachi as spiritual tool: A japanese buddhist instrument in the west. Asian Music, &v(2), 99.