Usagi Usagi is a traditional Japanese children’s song, widely known for its gentle melody and poetic imagery. The song evokes a quiet autumn night, with the moon rising and a rabbit gazing up at the sky — a scene deeply rooted in Japanese seasonal culture.
This arrangement is beginner-friendly, with the melody staying within a comfortable range and using notes up to kan on 1. 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
A timeless folk song that offers both musical simplicity and historical resonance, making it a meaningful addition to a beginner shinobue repertoire.
Skill Level: 2 out of 7 (Contains up to kan on 1)
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!
Usagi Usagi is a traditional Japanese children’s song, widely known for its gentle melody and poetic imagery. The song evokes a quiet autumn night, with the moon rising and a rabbit gazing up at the sky — a scene deeply rooted in Japanese seasonal culture.
This arrangement is beginner-friendly, with the melody staying within a comfortable range and using notes up to kan on 1. 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
A timeless folk song that offers both musical simplicity and historical resonance, making it a meaningful addition to a beginner shinobue repertoire.
Skill Level: 2 out of 7 (Contains up to kan on 1)
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 learn this song with this video!
The sheet music contains Western notation for 3, 6, 7, and 8 hon choshis, and kanji finger numbers.
