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Berger, Donald P. "The Shakuhachi and the Kinko Ryu Notation." Asian Music 1.2 (1969): 32-72.JSTOR. Web. 27 Oct. 2009. <http://www.jstor.org/stable/833910>.

This article discusses the history, construction, technique, and notation used for the shakuhachi. It is an excellent source for specifics on many of the points raised on this site.

Fritsch, Ingrid. "A Comparison of Tozanryu and Kinkoryu Shakuhachi Arrangements for Sankyoku Gasso Made from Identical Originals." Yearbook for Traditional Music 15 (1983): 14-30. JSTOR. Web. 9 Dec. 2009.

This article explores the differences encountered between schools of shakuhachi playing. Considerable emphasis is also placed on the shakuhachi’s ensemble roles. In addition, there is a large discussion of the history of the shakuhachi.

Lee, Riley. "Fu Ho U vs. Do Re Mi: The Technology of Notation Systems and Implications of Change in the Shakuhachi Tradition of Japan." Asian Music 19.2 (1988): 71-81.JSTOR. Web. 9 Dec. 2009.

This article examines traditional shakuhachi notation and how it relates to Western notation, especially the effect the introduction the latter had on shakuhachi playing in general.

Leppendorf, Jeffrey. "Contemporary Notation for the Shakuhachi: A Primer for Composers." Perspectives on New Music 27.2 (1989): 232-251. JSTOR. Web. 9 Dec. 2009.

This article discusses how Western composers can write music for Shakuhachi. Various playing techniques and the notation accompanying them are discussed. 

"Shakuhachi." Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. 27 Oct. 2009. <http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/25572>.

A basic overview of the history and nature of the shakuhachi.

Annotated Discography

Ikuta-Ryu. Japanese Koto Music with Shamisen and Shakuhachi. K. Takasago. CD.

This source contains high quality recordings of the shakuhachi flute. A wide variety of playing styles are used.

Judo Nōtomi. Flûte traditionnelle japonaise. Gorō Yamaguchi. CD.

This work is actually recorded in Japan by a very popular shakuhachi player. Most styles are represented.

Various Japanese performers. Japan: Semi Classical and Folk Music. Alain Daniélou. CD.

This is a great compilation of western music being played on the shakuhachi.

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