The Japanese Shakuhachi is an end-blown flute carved from bamboo. It's not a particularly complex device, but for a blind man, crafting one can take on a whole new dimension of complexity. In this 11 minute documentary video, Kelvin Falconer demonstrates how he makes shakuhachi from bamboo growing on his property in New Zealand completely by touch.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Video: Blind Man's Shakuhachi
The Japanese Shakuhachi is an end-blown flute carved from bamboo. It's not a particularly complex device, but for a blind man, crafting one can take on a whole new dimension of complexity. In this 11 minute documentary video, Kelvin Falconer demonstrates how he makes shakuhachi from bamboo growing on his property in New Zealand completely by touch.
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