Shamisen : Traditional Japanese String Instrument
Details
The shamisen is a traditional 3-string Japanese instrument similar to a banjo and traditionally used to accompany Japanese Minyou, or folk music. There are, however, varying styles of playing the shamisen, including the up-tempo and percussive Tsugaru style of the Tsugaru region in Northern Japan. In recent years, Tsugaru Shamisen has become popularized by the soulful and bombastic style of the Yoshida Brothers, whose playing have turned the folk instrument into a stage performance. Although it may seem daunting to learn, anyone can learn to play simple songs like the popular Japanese folksong "Sakura Sakura" or even up-tempo pieces on the shamisen quickly.
- Speaks:
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日本語 (Fluent)
English (Intermediate)
- Area:
- Tokyo
- Nearest station:
- Akebonobashi Station (曙橋駅) on the Toei Shinjuku Subway Line
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Max Participants:
- 3
- possesions:
- None
- Remarks:
- Availability:
- Flexible! Please get in touch to request a day and time.
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About the host
Kozan
Kozan holds the rank of instructor in the Oyama school of Tsugaru Shamisen, and can also play the koto(Japanese harp) and the Okinawan sanshin. In addition to being experienced in Japanese music, he also holds a deep understanding of Japanese arts and culture. He wants to help expose non-Japanese people to Japanese culture through his teachings and his work.
