Song List:
Notation Key
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Brief History of Japanese Music
Chapter 2 - Traditional Instruments of Japan
Shamisen and Sanshin
Koto
Biwa
Shakuhachi
Taiko, Gakudaiko, and Dadaiko
Tsuzumi
Binzara
Chapter 3 - Traditional Scales and Modes
Scale and Mode Theory
The Yo Modes
The In Modes
The Hirajoshi, Kumoijoshi, and Kokinjoshi Scales
Chapter 4 - Folk Music (Minyo)
Melodies
Singing
Rhythm
The Instruments
Folk Music Today
Edo Komori-uta (Edo Lullaby)
Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)
Kimi Ga Yo (Japan's National Anthem)
Kiso Bushi (A Bon Dance)
Chapter 5 - Classical Music of Okinawa
Shukkee Bushi (The Coming of Dawn)
Chapter 6 - Shamisen Music of the Kabuki Theater
What is Kabuki?
Izumo no Okuni
Kabuki Music
Ozatsuma (Kabuki Interlude)
Chapter 7 - Koto Music (Sokyoku)
Yatsuhashi Kengyo and the Masters
Michio Miyagi
Introduction to Rokudan no Shirabe and Midare
Rokudan no Shirabe (Music in Six Steps)
Midare (Disorder)
Final Word
References for Further Reading
References for Further Listening
Appendix
Alternate Guitar Tuning Used in This Book
