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Do I need talent to play shinobue flute?

Do I need talent to play shinobue flute?

Do you need talent, or….

inspiration, Shinobue Q&A, Practice TipsMiki SaitoApril 20, 2025shinobue flute learn, is shinobue flute hardComment

One shinobue Hon choshi can play multiple keys!

One shinobue Hon choshi can play multiple keys!

Which keys can my shinobue flute play?

Buying Shinobue Flutes, Shinobue Q&A, Practice TipsMiki SaitoApril 20, 2025shinobue hon choshi, shinobue flute, shinobue keysComment

Answering common "hon choshi" questions

Answering common "hon choshi" questions

All about shinobue hon choshis!!

Buying Shinobue Flutes, Japanese culture, Practice Tips, Shinobue Q&AMiki SaitoApril 20, 2025shinobue hon choshi, shinobue fluteComment

Good shinobue songs for Autumn

Good shinobue songs for Autumn

Beautiful shinobue songs for the season

inspiration, Japanese culture, Shinobue Q&A, Practice TipsMiki SaitoApril 20, 2025shinobue songs, shinobue flute songs, shinobue songs seasonal, shinobue flute songs autumnComment

Shinobue Lessons: How long does it take to learn shinobue?

Shinobue Lessons: How long does it take to learn shinobue?

Taking lessons is the quickest way to learn any musical instrument for most people.

inspiration, Practice Tips, Shinobue Q&AMiki SaitoApril 20, 2025Practice tips, shinobue, shinobue lessonComment

"What is the purpose of the last hole? Do I ever use it?"

"What is the purpose of the last hole? Do I ever use it?"

We hardly ever close all the holes when playing songs. But…

Buying Shinobue Flutes, Practice Tips, Shinobue Q&AMiki SaitoDecember 25, 2024Practice tipsComment

I've bought a shinobue but don't have time to practice. What can I do?

I've bought a shinobue but don't have time to practice. What can I do?

Try playing it for 1-10 minutes daily, which is actually more effective than playing for 1 hour once a week.

Practice Tips, Shinobue Q&AMiki SaitoAugust 12, 2024Practice tipsComment

I just started playing shinobue. I get very dizzy. Why?

I just started playing shinobue. I get very dizzy. Why?

No worries. The dizziness will go away.

Practice Tips, Shinobue Q&AMiki SaitoAugust 12, 2024Practice tipsComment

🤓Take a Shinobue Fun Quiz! What is shinobue IQ??? 🧐

🤓Take a Shinobue Fun Quiz! What is shinobue IQ??? 🧐

Take this fun shinobue test and share it on social media!

inspiration, Practice Tips, Shinobue Q&AMiki SaitoJune 15, 2024Practice tipsComment

Help! I have spit problems while playing shinobue

Help! I have spit problems while playing shinobue

"When playing longer phrases, how do you deal with the basic human function of swallowing saliva in order to play the next phrase? I don’t know who else to ask other you. Thank you!” (Anonymous)

Shinobue Q&AMiki SaitoJanuary 27, 2024Saito Music Shinobue FlutesPractice tipsComment