Shakuhachi
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The shakuhachi is a Japanese longitudinal, end-blown bamboo-flute.
It was originally introduced from China into Japan in the 7th century and underwent a resurgence in the early Edo period. The oldest shakuhachi in Japan is currently stored in Shōsō-in, Nara. The shakuhachi is traditionally made of bamboo, but versions now exist in ABS and hardwoods.
The instrument is tuned to the minor pentatonic scale.
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