"M" AKB48 桜の木になろう Sakura no Ki ni Narou

Copyright: 秋元　康 ＆ 横　健介
Arranged by lonlonjp
Guitar: Tarrega Ladies TG300-L produced by Zen-On Music Co., Ltd in Japan around 70's 下北沢の欧州古着＆ビンテージギター屋Blonde on Blonde さんからお借りしたギターです。
Recorded by SANYO Xacti HD-2000
JASRAC701-7845-3
Picture: taken by lonlonjp after the massive earthquake

For those who would like to play this song on your guitar;
Standard Tuning: EADGBE
Difficulty Level: "M" Moderate
You can download and enjoy this guitar tabs officially from the following website;
http://www.dojinongaku.com/contents/goods_detail.php?goid=9098

When last Friday's massive earthquake hit Japan around 2:46 p.m., i was just about to get on an elevator near Tokyo Station. Then i noticed something very wrong, and suddenly strong quake hit Tokyo. If i had been in the elevator, i would be locked in it for quite a long time or might have been injured.
After unusual long quake, public transportation and mobile phone network froze for about 9 hours since then.
i could not connect with my family during the period of time , fearing the worst devastating scenario in mind.

Long lines formed at convenience store as Tokyoite tried to buy food and beverages to spend the night at their office or in preparation for a long walk home, usually 15 to 25 km. For me, it was 2:36 a.m. on Saturday when i finally got home safely.

Please note that even in the midst of lack of basic necessities such as gasoline, drinking water and electricity, there has not been a hint of looting or violence in Tokyo. We help and share each other to overcome the difficulty and will survive.

At the same time, i hurt so much inside for those who suffered, injured and lost their loved one in northen Japan.

Cherry trees, 桜, Sakura in Tokyo are just starting to bloom gently to remind us of the Spring after the cold Winter. i think we should do whatever we can do for them now.

Digital ways to donate to Japan disaster relief charities;
震災義捐金へのご協力をお願いします
日本赤十字募金: http://www.gogle.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html (accepted in yen only)
US Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org
British Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org.uk/Donate-Now/Make-a-single-donation/Japan-Tsunami-Ap...

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[ZNOOxZNOO]

hello lonlonjp i have a question about this song. Im currently trying to tab this song for myself but i dont understand how you play this little part at 0:07 it sounds like a harmonic im not sure what it is please help i love this song. : )

[lonlonjp]

@ZNOOxZNOO haha^^

Up untill 0:15 i did not use a harmonic.

At 0:07 i just storoked an arpeggio, including notes on 3 fret of 2nd string and open 1st string, i bet.

e---0------0

b-3-3-1-3

g--0-0--

d0------

a---3---

[MDBrookman]

Dear lonlonjp,

What is your motivation!! Your skill is immense!

[lonlonjp]

@MDBrookman ahaha^^

it's from a kind comment like yours =)

[grit564]

I was worried for you Lon.

I'm really happy that you weren't harmed... But I'm torn.

I know that you are safe, but I know thousands aren't as well...

But I think, from what you wrote, that Japan's spirit hasn't been harmed and it is safe too, which is amazing!

Stay safe Lon, we are all there with you in spirit!

[skbworld2008]

Very relaxing and melodic songs. Are you classically trained?

[TheFry74]

Lonlonjp i'm french and i don't speak english very well but i've find your videos 4 months ago and it fantastic !! Im 15 and guitarist and I love play your songs :D

[rizkillu5]

damn ... i need an mp3 of this ....

[ZNOOxZNOO]

thank you very much for replying lonlon I now can get back to tabbing this song. : D

[simz1912]

The best ballad ever made and people shouldn't doubt why AKB48 is considered as Japan's national idol group <3 wahaha