the sounds of the shakuhachi are beautiful, meditative and mellow.
尺八的声音是美丽的、冥想的、圆润的。
the performer and the shakuhachi literally become one. the result is a rich range of tone colours, subtle pitch variations and dynamics unmatched by any other wind instrument.
如此一来,将带来相当丰富的音色幅度、微妙的音调与力度变化,此点是其他管乐器所无法匹配的。
the shakuhachi is environmentally sound. it is made entirely of renewable resources.
尺八是大地之音,它全然以可再生的材质所制作。
playing the shakuhachi stimulates the mind, keeping it young.
吹奏尺八,可以刺激你的心智,让它保持年轻。
playing the shakuhachi stimulates both right and left sides of the brain, leads to creativity.
吹奏尺八,可以同时刺激左右脑,启发出创造力。
the shakuhachi is aesthetically pleasing to sight, touch, smell, and especially hearing.
尺八可以相当审美地,娱悦你的视觉、触觉、嗅觉、尤其是听觉。
the shakuhachi is a flute, universally appreciated.
尺八是一种受到普遍赏识的长笛乐器。
another chinese bamboo flute, called the xiao, is played vertically. this style of flute was exported to other asia countries, and later became known as the shakuhachi in japan.
另有一种中国竹笛,称之为箫,是直着吹的。这种笛子流传到了其他的亚洲国家,后来成为了日本的尺八。
the initial difficulty in playing the shakuhachi helps develop discipline to accomplish long-term goals and patience.
学习吹奏尺八的最初挑战,有助于发展出一个人的纪律,去达成长期目标和培养毅力。
the shakuhachi tradition is a long one, which is not only musical. it is also steeped in the wisdom of zen buddhism.