Oborozukiyo (The Hazy Moon Night) is a well-loved Japanese song composed by Teiichi Okano, known for its lyrical melody and gentle, poetic atmosphere. The song paints a quiet springtime scene, with a hazy moon shining softly over the countryside, evoking calmness and reflection.
This arrangement is beginner-friendly, with the melody staying within a comfortable range and using notes up to kan on 2. The limited range allows new shinobue players to focus on breath, tone, and fingering while gently exploring the expressive character of the instrument.
Suitable for:
beginners who are ready to expand beyond their first notes
self-learners looking for a traditional piece with emotional depth
teachers introducing Japanese folk repertoire
Oborozukiyo was composed by Teiichi Okano in 1914.
Skill Level: 2 out of 7 (Contains up to kan on 2)
Sheet music has Western notation for 3, 6, 7 and 8 hon choshi, 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.
Email me if you have any questions!
Oborozukiyo (The Hazy Moon Night) is a well-loved Japanese song composed by Teiichi Okano, known for its lyrical melody and gentle, poetic atmosphere. The song paints a quiet springtime scene, with a hazy moon shining softly over the countryside, evoking calmness and reflection.
This arrangement is beginner-friendly, with the melody staying within a comfortable range and using notes up to kan on 2. The limited range allows new shinobue players to focus on breath, tone, and fingering while gently exploring the expressive character of the instrument.
Suitable for:
beginners who are ready to expand beyond their first notes
self-learners looking for a traditional piece with emotional depth
teachers introducing Japanese folk repertoire
Oborozukiyo was composed by Teiichi Okano in 1914.
Skill Level: 2 out of 7 (Contains up to kan on 2)
Sheet music has Western notation for 3, 6, 7 and 8 hon choshi, 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.
Email me if you have any questions!
You can hear the melody in this video.
The sheet music contains Western notation for 3, 6, 7, and 8 hon choshis, and kanji finger numbers.
