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Miki Saito - Shinobue (Japanese Bamboo Flute)
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Inconsistent Kan on? Practice Ryo on!
Inconsistent Kan on? Practice Ryo on!

Build your foundation - Ryo on

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Practice TipsMiki SaitoApril 20, 2025Practice tipsComment
Shinobue Posture with Pro's Pictures!
Shinobue Posture with Pro's Pictures!

How you hold the shinobue can really make a difference in your tone!

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Practice TipsMiki SaitoApril 20, 2025Practice tipsComment
"No Pain No Gain" Does NOT Apply to Shinobue Playing!
"No Pain No Gain" Does NOT Apply to Shinobue Playing!

If you feel pain during or after playing shinobue, something is wrong.

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Practice TipsMiki SaitoMarch 3, 2025Practice tipsComment
Do's and Don'ts of Shinobue Learning!
Do's and Don'ts of Shinobue Learning!

Here are some helpful do's and don'ts to guide you on your shinobue journey.

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Practice TipsMiki SaitoMarch 2, 2025Practice tipsComment
These Metronome Hacks Will Make You a Shinobue Super Star!
These Metronome Hacks Will Make You a Shinobue Super Star!

The metronome will make learning easier for you!

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Practice TipsMiki SaitoMarch 2, 2025Practice tipsComment
Wanna play shinobue like a pro? Use a metronome!
Wanna play shinobue like a pro? Use a metronome!

Soundbrenner is a free metronome app I use and love.

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Practice TipsMiki SaitoMarch 2, 2025Practice tipsComment
Are you playing shinobue in tune? Here is how you can find out!
Are you playing shinobue in tune? Here is how you can find out!

These free apps will help you play in tune!

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Practice TipsMiki SaitoJanuary 31, 2025Practice tipsComment
"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…

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Buying Shinobue Flutes, Practice Tips, Shinobue Q&AMiki SaitoDecember 25, 2024Practice tipsComment
Ryo on vs. Kan on: What are two different things you do when playing them?
Ryo on vs. Kan on: What are two different things you do when playing them?

Secrets to achieve a beautiful kan on tone

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Practice TipsMiki SaitoAugust 30, 2024Practice tipsComment
Does the embouchure change when I switch shinobues?
Does the embouchure change when I switch shinobues?

Nope! Embouchure stays the same!

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Practice TipsMiki SaitoAugust 12, 2024Practice tipsComment
Allow yourself to suck at shinobue if you wanna be good!!!
Allow yourself to suck at shinobue if you wanna be good!!!

Say goodbye to the perfectionist in you.

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inspiration, Practice TipsMiki SaitoAugust 12, 2024Practice tipsComment
I have asthma. Can I still play shinobue flute?
I have asthma. Can I still play shinobue flute?

Yes, you can!

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Practice Tips, inspirationMiki SaitoAugust 12, 2024Practice tipsComment
⏰How to Learn Shinobue Flute Quickly👍
⏰How to Learn Shinobue Flute Quickly👍

We all want results... and FAST!

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Practice TipsMiki SaitoAugust 12, 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.

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Practice Tips, Shinobue Q&AMiki SaitoAugust 12, 2024Practice tipsComment
😃How to Place Fingers on Shinobue Flute ✋
😃How to Place Fingers on Shinobue Flute ✋

Most people try to seal the holes with their fingertips when first attempting to play the shinobue flute.

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Practice TipsMiki 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.

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Practice Tips, Shinobue Q&AMiki SaitoAugust 12, 2024Practice tipsComment
😱 Horror!! YouTube algorithm is dictating your shinobue practice!! 👻
😱 Horror!! YouTube algorithm is dictating your shinobue practice!! 👻

Unpopular videos you must be watching to get better.

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Practice TipsMiki SaitoAugust 12, 2024Practice tipsComment
What does it take to get good at shinobue flute??
What does it take to get good at shinobue flute??

The following factors determine whether someone becomes skilled at playing the shinobue... or do they? 🤨

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Practice TipsMiki SaitoJuly 15, 2024Practice tipsComment
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