Mujitsu and Tairaku's Shakuhachi BBQ

madoherty · 2009-02-15 13:15:25

I am at a point where I would like to begin to write scores in traditional notation, by hand
I am wondering what materials are best to use
brushes? special pens?
Anyone have experience with experimenting with this and have a particular solution they like?

Thank you.

chikuzen · 2009-02-15 15:58:29

Michael, you might find it easy to use what's called a "fude-pen". The brushes are not as long as a fude (traditional calligraphy pen) and easier to control yet they are long enough to do calligraphy. People use them mostly for writing letters, I believe.

Elliot K · 2009-02-15 16:41:10

Michael,
Chikuzen's suggestion for a fude pen is good. Be aware that there are a variety of these pens available (mainly through art supply stores and well-stocked stationers). There are a few long ones that have a broad tip on one end and a thin one on the other. These are very useful for smaller notations for octaves, meris, rests, etc., especially where space is tight The long ones come in either brush or felt tip as well. I like the brushes. My favorite "hand" is that of Teruo Furuya (it's his notation you usually see if the music is from Yokoyama's school). He told me his favorite is a Pentel fude pocket pen. I found one very similar called a Kuretake that's become my favorite. You should be able to track down any of these through Google.
Hope this helps,

Elliot

YuccaBruce · 2009-02-15 17:16:03

Romanji is best, relax j/k

madoherty · 2009-02-15 17:30:32

Michael, Elliot and YuccaBruce,
My thanks.
-Michael

edosan · 2009-02-15 19:08:13

In case it's of interest, JF Lagrost has kindly posted shakuhachi notation paper in several different sizes and cell configurations in PDF
format for download here:

http://www.shakuhachiforum.com/viewtopi … 9885#p9885

Often useful for keeping things lined up until one becomes proficient enough to be a free dancing thing...

Bogert · 2009-02-16 04:56:38

I've been experimenting with writing out notation too. I've used the fuke-pen as well. It is quite nice. Now I generally use some sort of ink pen.. not sure what it is. Not really calligraphy, but I like the look of it when its done. Nothing too fancy, easy to read and looks good (at least I think so)

lowonthetotem · 2009-02-16 10:12:15

I've rewritten a couple of pieces with a brush on rice paper. I have several asian brushes for doing sumi and watercolor and find that the smallest of them works the best. Usually these brushes are made of two materials, a soft, darker hair and a stiffer whitish hair. My smallest brush is of the sfter material, but I think if you can find a small brush made of the stiffer stuff, it would work best. If you are using traditional ink, i.e. dipping the pen or brush, I would suggest using rice paper or newsprint as it is more absorbent than regular paper. Be sure to have a test piece handy to make sure you don't have too much ink to limit the bleed.

Mujitsu and Tairaku's Shakuhachi BBQ

#1 2009-02-15 13:15:25

Materials for writing shakuhachi notation

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