Depends on what you mean by "play". Getting a basic sound is not too
difficult if you play flute (although the embouchure is somewhat different)
but playing is an entirely different matter. The classical shakuhachi has
only five holes, so many notes can be achieved only by half-holing and
changing the angle of the flute (meri and kari). In addition to learn the
many subtleties of traditional Japanese music takes many years of diligent
study.

Toby
"Jenny" wrote in message
...
how easy is it to play?
Jenny

"Tao Shan" taoshan at blueyonder dot co dot uk wrote in message
s.com...
To Flutes - Anyone out there in the UK make Shakuhachis for sale?

To Bamboo - Anyone in the UK grow a Bamboo suitable for making into a
Shakuhachi?

For those who would like more info on the Shakuhachi, please visit
http://www.navaching.com/shaku/shakuindex.html

May whatever God you have faith in bless you always...

Tao Shan