This professional study pack includes our shakuhachi flute jiari Koumori 1.8 with precision mouthpiece and complete first level membership plan, 1 year study shakuhachi master course level one (3 introductory shoden cycles), an online classroom equipped with asynchronous audiovisual study material along with 24 hours of tutoring for synchronous support in 1-on-1 sessions with the teacher by video conference that you can schedule every 15 days for your monitoring and progress.
Mumon Ryu Jiari Shakuhachi series is our special limited edition of high-quality bamboo flutes designed and signed by Zapata sensei, with the best specifications, sound, aestheticsand technological design for the best blowing and sounding experience.
Our Mumon Ryu Jiari 地在り Shakuhachi flutes blend the naturalness of authentic, resistant and robust Taiwanese bamboo (Makino 桂竹), selected after 5 years of growth at 1000 meters of altitude and different temperatures, to strengthen its thick walls of great resonance. Then going through a long curing and drying process for 2 more years, to finally build the flute by applying inner lining technology, adjusting different diameters with special mixture (ji) and final finishing with traditional Japanese lacquer (red urushi), providing protection, more vivid, unique and professional tone in each flute.
The precision mouthpiece cutting-edge buffalo horn inlaid design is Ref. Koumori-guchi 蝙蝠口 (Bat mouth). This mouthpiece brings a different experience in instrument physics, you will enjoy precise and high quality sound. With it you can achieve effortless, clear and accurate notations in its three full registers (ryo, kan and daikan).
Benefits of a Bat mouth KOUMORI-guchi 蝙蝠口 Cutting-edge precision mouthpiece:
- Its inverted triangular blowing area offers a distinctive timbre to the air blowing in the inlaid design area.
- Possessing a wide mouthpiece design with a closed but deep circumference, it allows for accurate notations in its 3 registers, as well as playing with blowing effects, angles and directions to create different overtones along its blowing edge.
- Exclusive mouthpiece design found only on Zapata sensei flutes.
We send you a Mumon Ryu Jiari Flute engraved in low relief with mumon ryu kanji and seal (hanko) of master Zapata, flute stand, cloth bag, incense stick, Certificate of authenticity, notation sheet and blowing instructions.
( ! )Our entire line of Jiari Mumon Ryu Shakuhachi flutes are similar in their bamboo root appearance and mouthpiece inlay. Urushi lacquer color is red. Cloth bagcan be black or according to availability. Reference photo ( ! ).
The MUMON RYU JIARI SERIES KOUMORI-GUCHI 蝙蝠口 precision inlaid mouthpieces design is the exclusive property and creation of master ©Ricardo Zapata. Any copy or reproduction of this registered design is prohibited.
ABOUT THE SHAKUHACHI MASTER COURSE STUDY MEMBERSHIP PLAN YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Build Your Shakuhachi Foundations in One Year
Synchronous online classes with the teacher and educational material to support your asynchronous training in a personalized online classroom.
Purchase this study plan with a one-time payment, follow the steps to set up your student membership, schedule your class days and log in to your study classroom.
VALID FOR 1 YEAR STUDY MEMBERSHIP / 3 INTRODUCTORY STUDY CYCLES. ACCESS TO A CUSTOMIZED ONLINE CLASSROOM.
These study cycles are a comprehensive guide to understanding the art of shakuhachi and the discipline of blowing meditation (suizen). The course is based on the profound study experience of Master Ricardo Zapata's teaching-learning method.
It is a great study guide for people with or without experience in musical studies. This breath-by-breath online study guide teaches you basic concepts of the instrument in each cycle and level of study. With the shakuhachi master course you can learn: the basic postures, exercises and breathing patterns, history and philosophy of the art, how to blow and produce sound with the flute, play your first sonata from the first level and advance with a more complex musical repertoire that includes honkyoku or classic komuso sonatas (such as shika no tone, mukaiji reibo, kokuji, shinkyorei, kumoi jishi, honshirabe, among others). Traditional Japanese music and folklore and our own repertoire created in detail for you to develop mastery of the instrument. Improvise, learn Japanese musical grammar, learn musical composition, assemble with other musical instruments such as the koto, shamisen, guitar, piano, harmonize with other flutes.
Each study cycle includes detailed MP3 audios, explained and synchronized with phrase-by-phrase Japanese scores, contains high quality video files with detailed instruction of each sonata and instrument techniques, notation sheet and fingering chart with shakuhachi notes, each cycle comes with a complete instruction booklet in pdf format for your study and follow-up of the content of each cycle. You receive 24 hours of 1-on-1 tutoring with Zapata sensei that you can schedule via zoom in your time zone. Course available in English and Spanish.
LEVEL 1 Introductory (SHODEN)
Cycle 1: Introduction to Shakuhachi I
Creating a solid foundation for practice.
Cycle 2: Introduction to Shakuhachi II
Learn the ancient genre and study your first honkyoku. The music of the Komuso.
Cycle 3: Introduction to Shakuhachi III
Closing the introductory level with a solid foundation. Get ready to get certified.
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOU'LL RECEIVE:
- 1-year study membership Unlimited access from any device
- Customized online classroom with user login
- 3 study cycles activated in your classroom
- 1 complete level of study method
- Spanish / English language supported.
- 24 tutoring sessions 1:1 with Zapata sensei (2 hrs/month)
- Special discounts for webinars & tutorings
- Opportunity to obtain an optional certification for proficiency and study time.
- Valid only for shakuhachi online program
- Flute not included.
- Member agreement and T&C policy apply.
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MUMON RYU PROFESSIONAL STUDY PACK
Place your pre-order on this product page. The photo of this product is a reference. All our flutes in this series are very similar and carry the same standard of finish, 100% taiwanese materials, unique Zapata master aesthetics and quality workmanship. This product is available in stock. A video will be recorded and shared with you, demonstrating the performance and quality of the flute we will send you, with photos of the product and the real live sound of the instrument. This product is not eligible for return or exchange (T&C apply).
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Enjoy your blowing & sound experience with this wonderful instrument. Feel free to contact us through our official channels on this page if you have any questions. We are always willing to answer.