Qian Ben Ying(Senbonzakura) | Bamboo Flute Sheet Music

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Qian Ben Ying(Senbonzakura) is an original VOCALOID song created by Kurousa-P/WhiteFlame, a Japanese music producer, and uploaded to the Niconico Douga platform on September 17, 2011. Performed by the virtual diva Hatsune Miku, it blends Japanese rock, traditional Japanese music and light electronic elements. Set against the backdrop of Japan from the Meiji Restoration to the Taisho Era, the song embodies anti-war thoughts and cultural reflections. A legendary classic of the VOCALOID genre, it has long topped various music charts and spawned countless cover versions, adaptations and secondary creations.
The song draws its inspiration from Japan's westernization drive after the Meiji Restoration and the cultural atmosphere of the Taisho Era. Through a narrative interweaving retro and sci-fi elements, Kurousa-P implicitly criticizes militarism and cherishes peace, making the song widely interpreted as an anti-war work. Its arrangement incorporates traditional instruments such as the shamisen and taiko drums, paired with electric guitar, bass and drum kit, creating a striking "traditional × modern" auditory experience. With a catchy melody and lively rhythm, it enjoys immense popularity and sing-along appeal.
The sheet music is mainly in the F key and shifts to the G key in the final section. Thus, it can be played on an F-tuned bamboo flute followed by a G-tuned one, both with the closed-hole note as 5. Alternatively, to avoid switching flutes during performance, the piece can also be played on an F-tuned flute by changing the closed-hole note from 5 to 4.

Qian Ben Ying(Senbonzakura) | Bamboo Flute Sheet Music

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