Tin shakuhachi

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Tin shakuhachi
Musical instruments Information
Type Wind
Tuneable No
Mallet No
To play, must be... Held
Size 1.5' x 1"
Weight 1 lb
Material Tin
Other None

Description

The shakuhachi is a traditional Agatean tin end-blown flute that is finding ever-increasing favour with all types of musicians. The name shakuhachi comes from the length of this classical flute, which is over a foot long. The origin of the instrument has been traced back as far as ancient Djelibeybi.

Where Found

Public Area

NPC

Store

Messages

Play

Bonus Range Message
85 You play some clashing notes on your tin shakuhachi.
85 A sound so horrible that there should be a law against it comes from the tin shakuhachi as you play it.
148-172 You timidly play a slow and simple tune on your tin shakuhachi.
148-212 You play a monotonous tune on your tin shakuhachi.
148-213 A clear melody sounds from your tin shakuhachi as you play it.
202-213 You play a moving tune on your tin shakuhachi.
213 You expertly play a sophisticated melody on your tin shakuhachi, the final tones lingering for several seconds.

Perform

Bonus Range Message
85 You play something that sounds like ducks fighting on your tin shakuhachi.
85-172 You perform a solo lacking in creativity and, indeed, melody on your tin shakuhachi.
172-209 A discordant noise sounds from the tin shakuhachi as you perform a solo on it.
209-213 You perform a monotonous solo on your tin shakuhachi.
209-212 You perform a simple solo on your tin shakuhachi.
209-212 You skilfully perform a funky solo on your tin shakuhachi.
213 With admirable timing, you play an inspired solo on your tin shakuhachi.

Serenade

Bonus Range Message
85 You serenade <target> with an awful tune of clashing notes on your tin shakuhachi, showing no consideration to anyone's eardrums.
85 You serenade <target> with your tin shakuhachi, playing something that sounds like two tom cats fighting.
172 You serenade <target> with a rather monotonous tune on your tin shakuhachi.
172 You play your tin shakuhachi, serenading <target> with a boring and unimaginative tune.
172 You timidly serenade <target> on your tin shakuhachi with a simple yet appealing tune.
172-209 You serenade <target> with a soft and romantic melody on your tin shakuhachi.
209 You gallantly serenade <target> on your tin shakuhachi with a popular romantic song.

Other Information

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