Miki Saito

Shinobue (Japanese Bamboo Flute) with Miki

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Are you interested in Japan? Imagine diving into their culture and learning to play a beautiful ancient musical instrument! Why not give the shinobue a try? This lovely Japanese bamboo flute is easier to learn than you might think. Many folks (even without any musical experience) are discovering the rich traditions of Japan through this amazing instrument. I invite you to check out my website, saitomusic.com, where you'll find a wealth of free information that used to be available only in Japanese. You can easily purchase a beginner shinobue there at an affordable price. Also, don’t miss my YouTube channel, “Miki Saito Shinobue Adventure,” where I share anime and video game covers and fun tutorials. And be sure to subscribe to my free newsletter to support you on your shinobue journey! I can’t wait to see you there!

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Your Shinobue Pitches Are Flat 😣 Is it You or Your Shinobue?? 😵‍💫

Weekly Newsletter for Shinobue Lovers May 4, 2025 You've worked very hard to get all the notes on your shinobue, and now your songs are sounding nice. You are feeling pretty good about your progress. 😌 But then you discovered that all of your notes were one semitone (a half step) flat! 😱 I experienced something similar. I was playing an 8 hon choshi and thought I sounded pretty good. Then, I casually started playing the melody on my piano and realized that my notes didn’t match the pitch of...

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