What type of scale is used in Sakura?
Pentatonic
How many different notes are used in the scale that Sakura is based on?
5
Which 2 notes of the western scale aren’t used in Sakura?
D
How many strings does a Shamisen have?
3
Which western instrument is like the Shakuhachi?
The Flute
How long is a Koto?
2 metres
What is a Shamisen plectrum made of?
Turtle shell
What does Sakura mean?
Cherry blossom
How many bars or measures long is each section of the melody in Sakura?
2 bars or measures
Which instrument does the Shamisen sound like?
The banjo
Is the texture of Japanese music sparse or dense?
Sparse
What element of western music is missing in Japanese music?
Harmony, or chords
Name the 5 letter names of the notes used in Sakura.
A B C E F