Ichibanboshi Mitsuketa (I've found the First Star) is the very first song I recommend for those who are just starting shinobue.
This gentle melody uses only ryo on 5, 6, and 7 — three of the easiest notes for beginners to approach on the instrument. By limiting the pitch range, this piece allows new players to begin working on steady breath, a yubiuchi (finger strike) technique, and tone production at a comfortable pace, without feeling overwhelmed.
Designed as a first step, this song is ideal for:
complete beginners
self-learners
teachers introducing shinobue for the first time
A simple and calming introduction that supports confidence-building from the very first notes.
Ichibanboshi Mitsuketa was composed by Kiyoshi Nobutoki in 1932.
Sheet music has Western notation for 3, 6, 7, and 8 hon choshis, and kanji finger numbers you can use to play this piece with any hon choshi.
Download my free kanji number cheat sheet here !
The sheet music does NOT contain piano or guitar parts, and the product does NOT come with any videos or audio tracks.
Feel free to email me if you have any questions!
Ichibanboshi Mitsuketa (I've found the First Star) is the very first song I recommend for those who are just starting shinobue.
This gentle melody uses only ryo on 5, 6, and 7 — three of the easiest notes for beginners to approach on the instrument. By limiting the pitch range, this piece allows new players to begin working on steady breath, a yubiuchi (finger strike) technique, and tone production at a comfortable pace, without feeling overwhelmed.
Designed as a first step, this song is ideal for:
complete beginners
self-learners
teachers introducing shinobue for the first time
A simple and calming introduction that supports confidence-building from the very first notes.
Ichibanboshi Mitsuketa was composed by Kiyoshi Nobutoki in 1932.
Sheet music has Western notation for 3, 6, 7, and 8 hon choshis, and kanji finger numbers you can use to play this piece with any hon choshi.
Download my free kanji number cheat sheet here !
The sheet music does NOT contain piano or guitar parts, and the product does NOT come with any videos or audio tracks.
Feel free to email me if you have any questions!
Here is a video of this melody.
The sheet music contains Western notation for 3, 6, 7, and 8 hon choshis, and kanji finger numbers.
