Iyo Renbo

Hi Graham,
I have just seen your question, and though it is from a year ago, since no-one has answered I will tell you what I know about this piece.
This piece was transmitted by Katsuura Shozan, the last head of Myoan Shimpo Ryu. I've learned this piece from Jin Nyodo's lineage, and from Yamaue Getsuzan's lineage using the original style notation. In Katsuura's notation the piece is simply called Reibo no Kyoku. Elsewhere it has been called Iyo Renbo (for example in Jin's school) and also Uta Renbo.

Jin's version might be the most commonly heard. It is significantly different from the piece as it seems to have been taught by Katsuura. It seems that Jin may have used the notation for the basis of his own arrangement, in particular by changing the tuning to insempo. The result is rather soulful piece.

Best wishes,
Justin

http://senryushakuhachi.com/

Hi Justin, do you have any links to audio of the Katsuura style version?

Hi Brian,
One of these days I would like to record these Shimpo Ryu pieces. It may take some time - many projects, not so much time!

Hi Graham,

Do you have the sheet music and recording by Takashi Tokuyama?

info, just in case you don't:

http://www.shakuhachi.com/

> SHEET MUSIC

Takashi Tokuyama
SHAKUHACHI SHEET MUSIC SERIES

item # G -9 Iyo Renbo from the CD titled "Hi Kyoku"


> PLAYING GUIDES & BOOKS

TAKE-NO-MICHI: THE PATH OF BAMBOO: A Beginner's Guide to Learning ShakuhachiHonkyoku by Takashi Tokuyama (with Barry Nyosui Weiss)


I'm still trying to find Takashi-sensei's present whereabouts and projects - but if you have any questions about the sheet music, please message me here or at facebook.com/shaku8 or facebook.com/c.dylan.moran

— Chris Moran

X, Kiku has established contact with the elusive Barry Weiss and might ask him what happened with Tokuyama and where he's at now.

Monthly Levenson is in touch with Tokuyama. Tokuyama wants to do more records to sell.