The Music And Musical Instruments Of Japan (1893)

The Music and Musical Instruments of Japan is a detailed book written by Francis Taylor Piggott in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the traditional music of Japan, including its history, development, and cultural significance. It also examines the various musical instruments used in Japanese music, such as the koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi, and the techniques used to play them.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Japanese music. The first chapter provides an introduction to the history of Japanese music, while the second chapter explores the various genres of Japanese music, including court music, folk music, and religious music. The third chapter examines the instruments used in Japanese music, providing detailed descriptions of each instrument and its unique characteristics.Throughout the book, Piggott provides numerous examples of traditional Japanese music, including sheet music and musical notation. He also includes illustrations and photographs of the various instruments and performers, providing readers with a visual understanding of the music.Overall, The Music and Musical Instruments of Japan is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional Japanese music. It provides a detailed and informative account of the history and culture behind this unique musical tradition, and offers insight into the various instruments and techniques used to create it.With Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.