With details of the historical and cultural background of Gagaku, the book provides a practical explanation of the instruments and performance methods of Gagaku, including how to handle the instruments, produce sounds, read music scores, and sing shoga, using numerous photographs and illustrations.
Comes with a CD containing model performances, this is a beginner's guide to Gagaku that will enable students to play the instrument on their own in no time. Ideal for music teachers and instructors as well.
154 pages, A5 size, Japanese Only. Author: Sasamoto Takeshi (Written in Japanaese)