Publisher's Synopsis
This book's main goal is to give readers a comprehensive analysis of the Japanese mouth organ, appealing to both amateurs and academics who are curious about the many facets of this age-old instrument. The book attempts to provide a thorough resource that covers the sho's technical nuances, historical development, and cultural background by employing a multifaceted approach. By doing this, it hopes to illuminate a little-known aspect of Japan's musical history and add to the scholarly conversation about Japanese musicology and ethnomusicology.
