The collection consists of sheet music for the shō, a Japanese musical instrument.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Local Numbers:
NAA MS 7164
USNM Accession 15455
USNM Catalog 93201
Variant Title:
Translation: Music for shō
Restrictions:
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
