Sakura - arr. Austin

• Author/Composer/Arranger: Brenda Austin
• Use: Secular
• Octaves Used - Select One: 3 - 5 Octaves
• Level: Level 3
• Language: Japanese
• Options: Chime Tree, Finger Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal
• Use Caution with Techniques and/or Tempo: Caution

Brenda E. Austin brings us this hauntingly beautiful arrangement of the well known Japanese folksong, Sakura. Singing bell, optional bowed chimes and percussion add to the etherial atmosphere of the piece. Audiences will be transfixed by the enchanting melody, pentatonic scale and non-western sounds.

Tune source: Japanese folksong