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~ William Malm (Author) "Japan is presently attempting to support two musical cultures at one time: Western music and traditional music..." (more)
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"... the new, revised and updated edition of the book that has become the standard text..." -- Donald Richie, The Japan Times

"A splendid and epoch-making book." -- Notes (referring to the original edition)

"Malm's achievement is spectacular... The Western reader is offered a great wealth of information, both general and specific." -- New York Times Book Review (referring to the original edition)

"Malm's scholarship is impeccable..." -- Choice (referring to the original edition)

"This book is as intelligent as it is beautiful... both informative and entertaining." -- Mainichi Daily News (referring to the original edition)


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"... the new, revised and updated edition of the book that has become the standard text..." -Donald Richie, The Japan Times
"Malm's achievement is spectacular... The Western reader is offered a great wealth of information, both general and specific." -New York Times Book Review
"This book is as intelligent as it is beautiful... both informative and entertaining." - Mainichi Daily News
"A splendid and epoch-making book." -Notes
"Malm's scholarship is impeccable..." -Choice

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 356 pages
  • Publisher: Kodansha International (March 6, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 4770023952
  • ISBN-13: 978-4770023957
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #772,970 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A lot about it, October 16, 2009
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On this book you can find (almost) everything you need to know about Tradicional Japanese Music &/or Musical Instruments. Complete, nice CD and nice structure with the chapters.
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