Hichiriki Reed Tongue "Kiwami"

Thank you for viewing. I am a player of Gagaku (ancient Japanese court music) and Hichiriki (a double-reed bamboo instrument), with 50 years of experience playing the Hichiriki and crafting over a thousand high-quality reeds annually.

These reeds are made from carefully selected, high-quality reeds from Udono. After approximately 1.5 years of air-drying in the shade, they have been smoked over an irori (traditional Japanese sunken hearth) for over 10 years. This process results in a superior product that combines durability and excellent sound quality, and it's no exaggeration to call them the finest reeds. For confirmation of the quality of my reeds, please refer to past reviews.

These reeds are finished with great care, allowing for comfortable playing. While they are made to the thickness I use for my own Hichiriki, they are generally compatible with any Hichiriki, including those with plastic tubes.

They are finished to be playable immediately, even for beginners and women. However, please be aware that they do not produce sound with light breaths. To achieve a good resonance, please remember to blow with ample breath. While the price per reed may be slightly high, I offer returns and exchanges if you are not satisfied. I am confident that you will be pleased with these reeds, so please give them a try.

If you have any concerns or difficulties with Gagaku or the Hichiriki, I may be able to help. Thank you for reading this long description to the end. I hope you will consider these reeds.