Mujitsu and Tairaku's Shakuhachi BBQ

Caffeind,  here's korokoro as I know it.  4 & 5 half open(ala meri-not kazashi) 3 closed then alternate closing and openiing  1 & 2. Now, here is the key element you need to make it sound like korokoro. When alternating between 1 & 2 make sure for a brief instant they are both closed. It's not just alternating between two notes, there is a third sound in between. That applies to both directions(1 to 2 & 2 to 1). That gives you the bubbly sound that is characteristic of korokoro. This is all done in the meri position. I hope that's clear.
    Justin,           Are you talking about regular korokoro? I don't see how what you described would make korokoro.  Is this some variation I'm not familiar with?

Last edited by Jim Thompson (2008-08-27 11:31:44)

Justin,  I couldn't get the audio clip to play. I guess your talking about something other than korokoro.
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Yes, a ha with 2, 4, and 5 open, repeated and/or trilled with 3. This is common in the Meian literature. For example in its fancier form, as in the sound clip, it's a prominent feature of Renpoken Tsuru no Sugomori. Jin Nyodo just puts a san next to the repeat marks, indicating 3 should be used, or doesn't even bother since 3 is assumed, while Yodo Kurahashi sometimes writes "san odoru" (repeatedly hit 3, or "throbbing 3"). Repeating this kind of ha with 3 is standard in the repertoire, so I don't think anyone thought it merited any special name...