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This is a Modern piece . This piece was composed for shakuhachi by Schlefer, James Nyoraku in 1996 .

History (from Schlefer, James Nyoraku)
This 1996 composition features modern extended playing techniques for the shakuhachi. It expands the normal palate of flute sounds and brings an old hymn into the 21st century.

Variations on Amazing Grace appears on the following albums:

Album	Shakuhachi	Koto	Shamisen
Solstice Spirit  (Listen)	Schlefer, James Nyoraku
This 1996 composition features modern extended playing techniques for the shakuhachi. It expands the normal palate of flute sounds and brings an old hymn into the 21st century.