Shinobue Practice Book Oniren Vol.1 by Toki Tatara

Volume 1 of the three-part practice drill series for the shinobue flute, authored by the renowned shinobue performer, Toki Tatara. Japanese Texts Only

This book is dedicated to honing the essential "long tones and breath control" skills necessary for mastering the shinobue, a breath-reliant instrument. Each exercise and practice piece is presented in standard musical notation and accompanied by solfège syllables to make it accessible to shinobue players who may find reading sheet music challenging.

This book is augmented with instructional videos featuring the author's own performances, which showcase proper posture, playing techniques and sound production. These videos facilitate a more practical and immersive learning experience.

Simply scan the QR codes within the book to access these videos online.

To complement their learning journey, readers can also explore the book Easy Shino Flute Method: Learning with Notes, which provides insights into the shinobue's structure, range and repertoire.

This practice book is highly recommended for aspiring shinobue players looking to start their musical journey or improve their basic skills.

Etudes: Takeda's Lullaby, Hanyu no Yado (Home Sweet Home), Kokyo no Sora (Comin' Thro' the Rye), Aka Tombo, 44 pages