Many enka and nostalgic melodies that are often requested for shakuhachi arrangements are included. You will enjoy the melodies of songs that have been popular for many years with the sound of the shakuhachi.
Akagi no Komoriuta,Abare daiko,Amagigoe,Amesakaba,Isesaki-cho Blues,Inochi Kurenai,Iwaibune,and many others.Total 55 songs.
Kinko, Tozan and western notation all noted. Texts in Japanese only.
Written by a leading shakuhachi player, Keisuke Zenyoji. Designed for the shakuhachi learner. Pictures and text teach how to maintain the instrument, finger and mouth positioning and producing notes, scales and songs. Shakuhachi history and different schools.
A print-out English translation comes with the original book along with a practice CD. (music only)
Kinko sheet music by Goro Yamaguchi (Originally written by Kindo Miura)honkyoku pieces. Available in 2-volume.(Set collection) Single-sided print. Written in Japanese Only!
VOLUME1: Hifumi Hachigaeshi/Kotobukicho, Takiochi no Kyoku, Akita Sugagaki, Koro Sugagaki, Kyushu Reibo, Shizu no Kyoku, Kyo Reibo, Mukai Ji Reibo, Koku Reibo, Ikkan-ryu Koku Kaete, Banshiki-cho, Shin Kyorei, Kin San Kyorei, Sakae Jishi, Uchikae Kyorei, Igusa Reibo, Izu Reibo, Reibo ryu, Sokaku Reibo
Muraoka set up a specific breathing technique. This book is a shakuhachi playing manual including tozan/western notation and 2 CDs. Lots of Enka and Japanese lullabies. (Japanese only)