Itcho-ken: BANSHIKI 1. About the title: Please refer to Kinko-ryu: Banshiki-cho. In the past this piece was used on ceremonial occasions at Itcho-ken. Since the ri-tone on a 1.9 flute corresponds to banshiki (b) and the principal tone of this piece is ri, when this piece is played on a 1.9 flute it produces an exact banshiki tuning. 2. Structure of the piece It is constructed in three parts [A (RO) - A (KO) - C (RO)). 3. Special features of the piece: The piece is played with kyosui. It has an overall feeling of simplicity and spaciousness but also a certain mournfulness.