Shakuhachi Headjoint Lavoie Flutes

The shakuhachi is one of the most distinctive sounds in world music — deep, breathy, and meditative, with an expressive quality that's unlike anything the Western flute tradition produces. Getting that sound traditionally means learning a completely different instrument. The Lavoie Shakuhachi headjoint puts it within reach of any transverse flute player.

Made from grenadilla wood, the headjoint captures the warmth and resonance that makes the shakuhachi so compelling, while the chromatic keyed body of your modern flute remains fully functional. You gain a new tonal world without giving up the instrument you already know how to play.

Playing through the grenadilla wood, you'll discover a sound that closely resembles traditional shakuhachi while retaining the flexibility of keyed chromatic flutes. The embouchure takes some adjustment — the shakuhachi plays differently from a standard flute headjoint — but for players who want to explore that expressive, ancient sound without committing to a separate instrument, this is a uniquely accessible way in.

The outer tenon diameter is 19.7mm and fits most common flutes. A free tenon fitting by our instrument repair team is included with every purchase. If you'd like the headjoint sized to your specific flute's tenon before it ships, send us an email and we'll take care of it.