Kari, in shakuhachi music, is both a property of a note and a technique. To play a note kari means to play it with raised pitch, relative to playing the note meri. In addition to sharpening the pitch, playing a note kari also modifies the tone color or timbre of a note.
The usual technique to play a note kari is to raise the chin, increasing the angle and distance between the embouchure and utaguchi (blowing edge).
References
- Kakizakai, Kaoru. "Another Benefit to Kari Blowing". http://www.kotodama.net/shakuhachi/2000/dec2k.html. Retrieved on 2006-11-29.
- James, Phil Nyokai. "Shakuhachi Tips: Meri-Kari". http://nyokai.com/tips/index.php?n=Tips.Meri-Kari. Retrieved on 2006-11-29.
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