Robert Herr
Shakuhachi
bob.herr@hawaiiantel.net
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Robert Herr first studied the shakuhachi, between 1976 and 1986, in Honolulu with John Kaizan Neptune and grand master Riley Lee. In Japan, he studied with grand master Yokoyama Katsuya and Teruo Furuya and a in 1989 and his Shihan license in 1997. He concentrates on the study of the Chikuho style of shakuhachi as epitomized by the traditional repertoire known as honkyoku. Herr has taught shakuhachi since 1983 and is a lecturer at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Music Department.
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Teachers Students
Steven Kōchiku Casano
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Albums
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Pathway Shakuhachi honkyoku and original compositions. |
Tracks Recorded
| Pieces | Kanji | Length | Album | Instrument | |
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Asuka Reibo (Chikuho Ryu) | 飛鳥鈴慕 | 03'48 | Pathway | Shakuhachi |
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Chôshi (Yamato) | 調子 (大和) | 05'09 | Pathway | Shakuhachi |
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Hôkyô Kokû | 鳳叫虚空 | 12'14 | Pathway | Shakuhachi |
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Kiyomizu no Kyoku | 07'41 | Pathway | Shakuhachi | |
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Pathway | 05'00 | Pathway | Shakuhachi | |
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San'ya (Jinbo) | 神保三谷 | 08'42 | Pathway | Shakuhachi |
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Shichihondake | 12'03 | Pathway | Shakuhachi | |
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Sokaku Reibo | 巣鶴鈴慕 | 05'56 | Pathway | Shakuhachi |
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Tehodoki Reiho | 手解鈴法 | 04'21 | Pathway | Shakuhachi |
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Yobi Dake - Uke Dake | 呼竹受竹(吹禅) | 02'46 | Pathway | Shakuhachi |
Composed or Arranged
| Shakuhachi Compositions | |||
| Title | Kanji | Year | Alternate Title |
| Kiyomizu no Kyoku | 1995 |
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| Pathway | 1995 |
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| Shichihondake | 1995 |