To most of us, Japan is an exotic and faraway land. When we see images of Shinto shrines, pagodas, geishas, and Kabuki actors in face paint, our imaginations are immediately captured.Now you can experience this rich and mysterious culture through its music. In addition to arrangements of classic folk tunes such as 'Sakura' and 'Edo Komori-uta,' Guitar Atlas: Japan teaches about Japanese scales, modes, and tunings, and traditional instruments such as the shamisen, koto, shakuhachi. Learn guitar techniques to emulate the sounds of these exotic instruments. Discover the fascinating world of Kabuki music, including a style of shamisen playing called ozatsuma. The book also informs about the Bon odori, or bon dances, held during the summer festival of Bon.This exciting introduction to the music of Japan offers new and interesting music to add to your repertoire, and teaches techniques, theory, and traditions that will enhance your playing and enrich your spirit. A CD demonstrating all examples and compositions is included. / Guitare

24 chansons dans la tradition chinoise: Croissant de Lune - ciel qui s'assombrit - Filles Lament - Drum Song main - Chanson fleur de jasmin Voir Mountaintop - - Sad, Rainy Day - Le soleil s'est levé Joyeux - voile de la mariée - et plus encore. Caractéristiques des notes sur chaque pièce, illustrations exquises, et une carte de la Chine. / Piano

Advanced Piano Duet-This exciting duet is written for Piano Duet by Nancy Faber. Stunning and effective this piece comprises three movements: Dragon Dances Dragon's Gate (Sacred to Dragons) and Dragon in the Clouds.

Snow Is Falling. Based on the charming Japanese folk song ?Yuki.? Robert has combined this song with an original festive melody to create a tuneful, winter holiday piece. Everyone gets a chance to shine in this beginning piece for strings, suitable for that first holiday concert!

Cette ?uvre multiculturelle pour instrumentation flexible se concentre sur une série de styles différents. D?abord The Bamboo Flute en style de marche puis une version en forme de choral de Sakura et pour finir Arirang la chanson folklorique coréenne la plus connue.

Full Score-In Japan there is an old tale which has been told since before time began. Two of the most beautiful stars in the night sky are Altair representing Man and Vega representing Woman. These two lovers can meet each other only one time each year on the night of July 7th. Living on opposite sides of the Milky Way they have to ride a ship to meet each other on that night. If it rains they cannot see each other because the river of the light in the sky is swollen. The name of the star ship that Altair and Vega ride is called Hoshi no Fune. I wanted to express in music the pain of these separated lovers.

The character and variety of Chinese music combined with the sounds found in instruments like the Pipa or Guqin lend themselves perfectly to the Guitar bringing exciting new techniques textures and sounds for the instrument. In this book with online videos author Fernando Pérez teaches how to play several Chinese melodies arranged for solo Guitar. You'll learn about Chinese traditional music history and meaning and notation systems. You'll also learn Pipa and Guqin style Guitar techniques. The songs include: 'Chai Tou Feng' 'The Grand Hujia' 'Heroic Little Sisters' 'Moonlight Over the River in Spring'. You can access the online videos ofPérez demonstrating these melodies and other video lessons using the unique code found inside each book.