Akira Miyoshi (1933-2013) is a significant composer of the Japan in modern times, and while studying in school, he went to study composition at the Conservatory de Paris in France. From his works of “Ripple”, it can be seen that even though he use modern Western composition techniques to compose music, the essence of music is not lacking in Japanese national spirit and culture.

The main topic of this research focus on the solo piece of “Ripple” by Akira Miyoshi for Marimba. The composer specially uses a special notation method to give the player more space to interpret the piece, which is a unique style and a work with a strong oriental charm . Through the composer’s life and understanding of Akira Miyoshi’s learning process, the author uses the background of music creation, music analysis and interpretation. So that readers can have a deeper understanding of this work.