What is it Like to Play the Japanese Shamisen?
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- This is a Japanese Tsugaru Shamisen, and today I am sharing what it is like to play it. I got my start 8 years ago under a duo known as The Yoshida Brothers, and today I want to share with you a bit of Shamisen playing and a few tips on how and where and how to get started for anyone interested.
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Wow shamisen vid!
What is there is say other than yay!
Although would be interesting to see some shamisen music (as in hard copy), if such a thing exists and it isn't all memorised by rote, as I imagine it may be a bit complicated ...
Awesome video brother, great playing. I hope to hear you play in person while I'm in Japan.
Amazing, I'm looking forward to seeing you grow to even greater heights ☺️💕
Norm nice video, I had a idea since I watch you as well as Sharla I was thinking she plays piano you the shamisen how about for fun a video of you two playing together. What do you think?
So you're telling me the japanese were shredding in the 16th century?
Yes, they were the first lit
There's always an Asian better than you
more like djenting at 9:33
SPY
Trust me...
I like how every Shamisen piece sounds like an electric guitar solo with the amp unplugged.
Look up Takeshi Terauchi - he led a surf rock band that transcribed Tsugaru jamisen music for electric guitars!
Marty Friedman believes this is the reason Japanese people of all ages love the sound of distorted guitar and heavy metal music, even the elderly like it because they are accustomed to the timbre of sound
@@zabvza7457 It has that buzz. And because that sound is so familiar, they're more willing to throw distorted guitars into pop songs. Which, as a metalhead, I love. I feel way more comfortable listening to idol music than Western pop, because it's either piano ballads, pop rock jams, or electropop bangers (or, if you go back to the citypop days, funky ass disco bass and scratch guitars!), which are all things close enough to metal that they're in my general wheelhouse. And I especially love alt-idol because most that stuff is literally just cute girls singing metal. Upbeat, fun, driving metal, but metal all the same
Have you ever heard an electric guitar unplugged....? That's the worst sound comparison you could have possibly made 😂😂😂
@@arkadihughes4893 Yeah, unplugged electric just sounds like an acoustic that didn't get enough sleep last night. I'd say it's more a kind of distorted electric guitar with it's gain knob at the top but you have a magic pedal that just erases the gain and you get the shamisen
Kabuki actors: YOOOOOOOOOOOO
Shamisen players: *start shredding*
Danggg it, i read it with the mannerism as well.
YOOOOOOOOOOO
@@ArdhanFadh Lol nice
I showed this to a lizard, now he's a dragon.
I showed this to my parakeet he's an eagle now
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@-120Sanity nice kumoko reference
@@FranciscoTC Showed this to my parallel wills, they're remnants of the nightmare now
@@ErgonomicDesk *only novel readers will get this*
*Watches Mashiro no Oto*
UA-cam Algorithm: I see you are ready
Totally
Ye
Indeed!
YEEEES
Literally!
Imagine trying to invade japan and hearing some guy shredding while a group of samurai shout YOOOOOOOO
Bruh I was just thinking this
More like kabukis instead
Aztec Death whistle i think takes the cake...imaging thousands of those as your boats landing
youre forgetting the bamboo fountain "tuk-tuk"
@@thorthethunderdawg5289 Aztec Death Whistle: ARGEHEHEGGHHRGHRH
Him: shreds the shamisen
Neighbors: why are there yokai in my house
i was thinking Onimusha but sure
Lmfao
@Christopher Fabian No.. it's simply because the Japanese vibe is strong...
@꧁Galaxy-Chan꧂ Hello, Scaramouche from Genshin impact!
@꧁Galaxy-Chan꧂ Identity theft is a crime, you know~
2:35 I thought you were gonna troll us with Smoke on the Water lol
Hahahaha
same
This is not Davie504, but tbh, I would like to hear that
@@mr.machees6488 you mean ruby adobe?
035
After watching Mashiro no Oto, UA-cam just recommended me this video.
Yooo same. YT algorithm is sometimes scary lol
@@rkconcepcion4387 yeah,dunno what they did to us
Same bro hahahaha
Same
Me too
You are a good shamisen player.
I’m a Japanese.
I don't speak English．
sorry.
Thank you~
かくい
お元気ですか？
@@_eko_ill.1779 Apparently noone in japan actually says that and its just a phrase us gaijin learn to learn how to ask questions
@@TNTTestificate god dammit
Me: wow yes I need one
"This single japanese pick costs up to $2000 now"
Ok dreams can happen I guess
Lol! Was thinking the same! If that paint scraper is 2 grand, I don't think I can afford the instrument. Maybe I'll get a Shamiboy
But why is it so expensive? Is it because of the materials used or because of the process used to make it?
For those asking:
As I mentioned in the vid, it’s the price for the size, thickness, and quality of the one that I use. There are cheaper ones. But you really get what you pay for. I’d rather spend $1800 and have it last a solid 2-3 years, than to buy something for $300 that’s impossible or difficult for me to play with, or will almost definitely snap or break within a few weeks.
The issue is that the synthetic ones don’t work. They’re either too hard and sound awful whole causing damage to the players wrist, or they are too soft and have the same problem. Or they warp, or break. The Bachi needs to handle repeated heavy strikes for extended periods of time.
It’s a new world for a lot of people and there are a lot more reasons than this, but in terms of basic reasons that most people would be able to understand, this is a start 😊
Going off of what he said, the craftsman he linked sells beginner shamisen sets with everything including the gig bag and pick for like 400 USD after shipping for the basic ones. So if you want to get into it, it's a good way to start :) I'm saving up the money as well.
@@TokyoLens definitely worth investing in if recording or doing live shows. But I couldn't afford that but it's cool. I make all kinds of stuff like knives, swords, art, etc. Do you think one could be made by one's self or is the material expensive or something? I have to actually do my research on them so please excuse my temporary ignorance.
Alright dude, you gotta do a cover of Zenitsu's Shamisen from Demon Slayer
Yes I was thinking the same thing
Ya bro me to
Instantly thought this
Toki's Shamisen from One Piece.
Or any of the songs from "Those Snow White Notes."
That is definitely not a pick you toss into the crowd at the end of a gig.
Unless you want to kill someone.
ThomasWilliamsMusic or give them a cool free eyebrow slit
ThomasWilliamsMusic or throw away two grand 💀
@@Limbaugh_ This ☝️. Not everyone has $2K to throw on a whim. I already cringed when I paid $2.7K for a bass clarinet for my two daughters to share.
@@mistress9sama wtf?
I love how part of playing the instrument is physical grunts. It makes it so much cooler and so much more enthusiastic:
Yeah I was wondering why players did that
@@queenbee4223 considering this was usually performed by blind people back then, I think they used the grunts to count the other people in, and to also sort of let the others know when certain parts are about to start, so everyone can play at the same time. Or you know, just to breathe or another reason
@@emptyricebowl if you watch the mashiro no oto anime, in ep two where his mother sings it seems to be used as sign for her part
Seems to be a japanese thing. In kendo, you also yell when you strike with your sword.
dope AF tho regardless, the shouts are straight up satisfying to hear
UA-cam: watch this man play the shamisen
Me: yes, I love the Yoshida Brothers
This man: I played with the Yoshida Brothers
My brain: explodes
Lol I still play with them
I’m their apprentice, so we meet monthly~
My bad, man.
That's so cool!
not at all mate~
always really glad to meet someone who knows them
They have even been in a few of my videos~
in fact there is a whole playlist of Shamisen content if youre interested!
BRUH WE ARE ALIKE
@@TokyoLens they did an opening for an shamisen anime shiro no oto, i before them before and the contribution they did to the anime was amazing!!!
Oh god, the bachi costs more than my entire guitar rig
madferret Idk you can get bachi for a lot cheaper than that.
@a0z.universe
Not this size or make
Or... real for that matter
Tokyo Lens *Alibaba has entered the chat*
His pick cost more than all my guitars
Lmao I got my amp from my local dump for free, I bought by guitar for $15, and my strings were $5 so if it's more than $20 it's more than my entire rig.
With that kind of background music , it lead to A Badass Anime Fight scene .
Indeed 😊
Well.. It is used a lot on Avatar The Last Airbender
and One Piece Wano Arc
@@Ali-kp7bh *no, I dont think I will.*
Reverse situation anyone?
I play guitar, and just the sound of this instrument is so......... different in such an amazing way I love the plucky ness of it and the purity of the sound
I don't think Rob Scallon has done the shamisen yet. I think he's done the koto but it'd be epic to see a collab between you two!
@@stayskeptic3923 I know!! I love that he covered an instrument from my culture and would love to see him cover another one.
Binod
Indeed it would be!
Someone get Rob a shami boy stat
Even better maybe to introduce Rob to the Yoshida Brothers!
Hi,I’m 🇯🇵!
Thank you for reporting Japanese culture!!
I’m happy about that as Japanese person .
I was interested in your performance.
I’m sorry that my English is so bad..
Arigatou!
ありがとう！！
Thank you for watching~
Your English is good!!
Tokyo Lens 🤟🤟
YoMamasTacos
Thank you!!!
Your english is just fine. Keep up the good work. 👍
めちゃくちゃ嬉しい気持ちになった！
日本の古風な楽器にも注目してこうやって演奏してることに凄い感謝😊
I showed this to my dog.
*Now he's the new shōgun*
More like... "Shoghound"
Hombre ruso de 40 años more like doggun
You mean *Dogun*
HA I MY DOG IS A SHOTGUN
He is okami now...
Two words... TOO COOL!!
最高です😭
funny seeing you here
@@stiflash I was thinking about him while watching
It's epic
そうだね
Anything u wanna share from the Edo Period? lol
I absolutely love the sound of the Shamisen. They and Maiko are what drew me to Japanese culture initially.
Who is Maiko?
@@RichardABradley-ze9qn a maiko is a geisha apprentice!
Can I join the shamisen group? Of course I'll take the "HUK!" and "HYAH!" part only.
This comment is sooo underrated
@@pannkoannko9016 honestly though 😂😂
Kamashi is the japanese thunderstruck.
Can't believe i've never heard of this goosebump inducing instrument before, makes me want to try it out but never played any instrument before
I started with the banjo last year. It has two more strings than this but one less than the guitar
Still think it's amazing how most parts of the world managed to develop such a similar style of instrument while maintaining individuality between them
@niecers yes heat was invented by sir Temp E. Rature in 1940
Jet Addict but if it were not for our greatest ancestor, Ötzi, we wouldn’t have the basis for heat, fire.
“Bachizuke”
UA-cam: No “ But she is gay”
😂
Wonderful UA-cam auto generated subtitles
Don’t mention it 。 lol my dear
Was wondering if someone had posted about it 😅🤣
It literally didn't improve lmao Now it's "But she's a gay"
Who us here from One Piece Wano Arc
Listening to this makes me wish that someone’d compose a piece of music that utilizes the sounds of the banjo, bouzouki, and shamisen. I’m curious to see how the instruments could complement one another.
Preston Owens probably would have a very moving percussive element to it.
Wagakki band
overwhelmingly twangy tbh
Bim bim bim thim
Preston Owens add a sitar in there
Omg you're exactly the last samurai!!!
As a Japanese, I'm proud of you and your tireless efforts. Thanks for loving our country's spirit.
Anyone here after watching Mashiro no Oto? This instrument is just amazing!
Same
Same 🤣😂
Alright you got me...Not actually started it, but just came across it and it's beautiful music and that's what brought me here.
Same here ❤️
Here!
If you must blink, do it now
Finally! Someone who knows!
AHHHHH KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGSSS
@@trinitybanzon2860 this one has three but I digress
Hahahhaha
I watched that like 30 times in one day
Me: Wonder what kind of memes I'll find.
UA-cam: Hey, wanna see what it's like to play the Shamisen?
Me: Uhhh, yes?
I'm just here because of the anime called Mashiro no Oto... I got interested on shamisen so started listening to it because of the anime
Same 👍
I recommend an anime called "kono oto tomare", it's about a group of koto, a japanese instrument. It's very good and simillar.
@@Min-bk2mz That's A Good Anime,I Finished All Episode
So much respect
not many Japanese can’t do those traditional instruments including myself love to see more ppl trying out shamisen
This is that one instrument, that makes every anime battle instense
Nope it's always the choir, this is just the instrument for fun fight scenes between the tutor and the main character
Or when the twelve kazuki summoned
This seems like an ideal instrument for literally every movie chase scene in every Asian setting.
Kubo and the two strings comes to mind.
@@chisherz thats biwa..
Why is this recommended to me after watching “These Snow White Notes”? Crazy your apprenticeship is with the Yoshida Brothers. I’ve been listening to them for about 10 years now. Also love Yamato Ensemble for shamisen, koto, and flute ensembles. Happy to see you spreading the love for this fantastic instrument!
I hope there will be a season 2 to Mashiro no Oto. Absolutely loved the anime!
C G C - similar with drop C metal guitar tuning on string no. 4, 5, 6
True
It's a c power chord xd
Or 123?
Joe Handoko exactly what I thought lol
Probably why it's the only east asian instrument metalheads know about xD
Me: Watching Mashiro no Oto
UA-cam: Have a video about shamisen~
I know everyone has said this but I have been obsessed with it lately
Hell yeah!
Hey man~ great to have you here
Hope things are going well for ya
Talk soon~
Goomba got back!!
Goomba approved
HEY EVERYONE! UPDATE ON THE BACHI SINCE IT GETS SO MANY QUESTIONS:
I really appreciate all the interest!! I'll try to summarize what I can here! Here we go...
*Starting With... Why is it so expensive?!*
The Main Part of the instrument is the percussive element created by the bachi!
The bachi is used to beat the shamisen like a drum. For this reason, things like guitar picks and all that don't work
The reason that it still uses traditional materials is actually not tradition at all, but rather cost efficiency (in a weird way)
You see... for the average player, the bachi can last 2-5 years easily and is the perfect balance of hard and flexible.
There are MANY companies trying to make bachi out of other materials BUT
99% of all other materials tried from carbon, to plastic, to resin, to acrylic, break or wear out WAY too fast to warrant their costs.
Too soft: Sounds like crap and you lose the percussive element
Too hard: Sounds just as bad (all you get is bachi noise) and the player is guaranteed to end up with carpal tunnel syndrom (its happened to a lot of people)
Material too cheap: You snap a bachi and rip into the body of the shamisen (and then have to replace that... $400 USD later)
Long story short, its an engineers nightmare. There are a few companies getting close to materials that work, but the problem is, it still costs $3-500 for one of their bachi, and they come with a whole slew of problems that end up costing more in the long run. The best option so far is a bachi that after a good long practice session ends up a bit warped, but if you leave it for 1-2 days, it goes back to normal. So buying 3-4 of these and rotating through them is a viable option (but still costs about as much)
*THE PLUS SIDE:*
while this makes it tough for the average player to buy them, the average player also doesnt play or practice as much as me.
I tend to practice or play upwards of 10-20 hours a week. Luckily along with this comes a variety of corporate performances that More than cover the cost of bachi replacements!
If you get a cheap shamisen and play just sometimes (or not all that hard), a faux bachi could work out for you (providing it doesnt snap and cut the shamisen, or give you carpal tunnel)
I REALLY recommend the ShamiBoy by Shamisen Komatsuya that I talked about in the vid (its linked in the description) because its a perfect entry-level shamisen with very little maintenance!
Notes:
Mine is particularly expensive because its Much larger than the average players bachi (by as much as 20-30%) But its what the Yoshida Brothers use, and while its more challenging to play with, its just a personal choice~ You can get much smaller ones for under $1000!
Hopefully this helps summarize a bit!
You should play songs requests on omegle
is kamatsuya still in business? when you try to buy through their website (from the US) you get a "Page Not Found" 404 error.
Who’s here after watching Zenitsu from Demon Slayer? 👋🏽
Interesting instrument right? XDD
Really reminds me of the pre-shippuden Naruto soundtrack
The Shippuden soundtrack still has lots and lots of Shimaisen in it :)
@@TheSubhiHanna it does definitely. It still retains those Japanese traditional elements but Original naruto seems to feature it a bit more.
Either way, still both extremely good soundtracks, I especially love Itachi's theme from shippuden
@@ShrapnelTwo Agreed, Naruto's collective soundtrack is one of the best out there. But the traditional Japanese music is more prominent in the first series.
@@TheSubhiHanna I agree 100%. An amazing soundtrack. One of the best indeed
Another good one is Sasori's theme, Despair. Such a sad an powerful song with Japanese elements.
And let's not forget the EPIC Shamisen(?) solo in The Raising Fighting Spirit
You guys should try junkyousha, it's an amazing combination of western music and shamisen. One of my all time favourite.
the japanese actually invented metal music
Actually
I researched it and all I could find was Black Sabbath who popularized heavy metal in the 60s
i agree, Soulx. they started shredding before the bible was made 'w'
Invented your bubbly a$$
@@twentyfourtythree1190 i would normally agree but sabbath essentially invented metal with paranoid.
With recent events, rewatching this video definitely has a sad undertone to it. Wishing for the absolute best recovery. You’re an amazing player and it’s such a beautiful instrument
What happened?
@@juliaalexandre5568 got hit by a bus. 🤯
I love the sound of a Shamisen, I had never heard one played until I started watching your Videos, hearing you play is very soothing, after I had a stroke last Mothers Day, I would go to your Shamisen channel and turned on autoplay and listened for hours, often falling asleep listening, LOL, but listening to you play the Shamisen was a big part of my recovery.
Thank You for sharing your Talents in playing this amazing Instrument.
Feels like an epic Naruto scene is about to begin
Lol right?
demon slayer vibes hahaah
i LOVE how i can even see the love you have for shamisen through your facial expression while you’re playing it. your discipline with this instrument inspires me with my personal goals, thank you norm, i really love your videos :)
and happy new year everyone!
That means a lot
Thank you so much!
外国の方が日本の楽器に触れて新しい音楽が生まれるのを楽しみにしています。これからも頑張ってください
Zenitsu? ⚡
Japan used to be more metal than some of todays metal bands.
Commenting partly to help with the algorithm.
But also want to say that I really appreciate you sharing your love for a wonderful instrument. I actually got into your channel because of your desk (love woodworking) but could not help but appreciating the shamisen as well.
I have spent hours watching videos of shamisen music as well updating my Spotify list all because of the rabbit hole you put me down. Thanks a lot 👍😁
Zenitsu!!!!
ガチで最高にかっこいい！！！
You are fucking cool!!!!
海外の人が演奏してるのめちゃくちゃかっこいい！
あと、三味線の糸巻きが捻れたデザインでお洒落やな〜と思った！
When I was jogging, my shamisen song plays on my phone and I felt like doing a naruto run.
You probably were
ばりかっこいい、、日本人として嬉しい😍
1:06 when an enemy approaches Naruto
....it remind me to the clip where Zenitsu played Shamisen. Btw, you're amazing!!!
😂I was about to say that
Me: Wants to learns this instrument
Him: O Yaeh... this thing costs 2000 dollars every year...also strings wear out within weeks...
Me: darn...
He is trying to be much authentic to the tradition....you can break the tradition and use a regular plastic one or wood for 20 dollars :S. The 2000 was just the handle.
If you like something go for it. So if you do dude , get cheap stuff and experiment and learn. If you wanted more, then through the years you can invest
Thanks... I mainly made this comment to reflect my current position; having little time to do stuff, and little money... but thanks... I will try to clear my current routines so I can make room for new things...
Same bro 😔
Finally figured out what that guy from ghost of Tsushima Was playin with
Same
This video appeared on my recommended and I can just say thank you UA-cam recommendations. I really enjoyed listening to your playing and learning more about this amazing instrument. You really seem to enjoy playing the shamisen, I love that passion on your face while performing, keep it up!
Amazingly kind~
Thank you so much
Rob scallon about 4 years ago: yeah i got into playing guitar with these super huge picks
Japan: that's cute
Found my way here after starting Mashiro no Oto... fascinating instrument. Thank you for the lesson!
Imagine playing "dragon force" with that instrument
Well, since their through the fire and flames is made in C, you can at least try to play it without detuning your shamisen
We were so focused on if they could we never considered if we should.
He's fucking amazin at playing shamisen.
I just started watching Mashiro no Oto and I'm obsessed with the sound the shamisen makes
Bro I just love seeing his replies to the comments and how he’s trying to answer everyone’s questions, we are looking at the true kindness here
Btw I always enjoyed shamisen but I didn’t know the name of the instrument, thank you
Cheers eh
Hope your day is great
Tokyo Lens thanks, u too
So interesting to see how a Shamisen is played! Loved the little fun fact captions!! Looking forward for the playlist! :)
Curious...I'm guessing the armband helps prevent sweat from hitting the instrument?
Armband is to help the arm slide rather than getting stuck to the shamisen!! 😊
Zenitsu
Dude, the Shamisen is a gorgeously wonderful instrument. I'm also extremely jelly you got to apprentice with the Yoshida Brothers also, their music is absolutely amazing. Glad youtube recommended me this video!
Thanks so much~ I still apprentice with them to this day, and wanted to share something special with you...
As I write this reply, I am sitting next to Ryoichiro, the older brother who I showed your comment to!
Gratitude is in the air~ Hope your day is beautiful
I love this instrument. I discovered first in Naruto ost where I wanted to know what was that banjo sounding instruments with the notes that drop. Found out that it was shamisen. Proceeded to find like 0 covers of Naruto's ost featuring shamisen. Love the instrument and whenever I hear it it sound sick!!
Please upload more content concerning shamisen (tutorial, history, trivia and mainly songs or covers)
Zenitsu hold my beer, you gotta go like thunder smashing!! :) You did good
Man shamisen really do hype the listeners, don't they?
I love it! My flamenco and classical professor in college required me to practice at a bare minimum of 4 hours per day, but he hoped for me to be able to go for 6 hours to spend more time on my solo pieces (I was in a trio, so our pieces were relatively complicated to practice alone). I love hearing about other instruments and their surrounding culture, and your Shamisen is absolutely beautiful to witness!
I just saw zenitsu play the shamisen oh boy he literally invented electric guitar literally😭(if you don't know what i am talking about search demon slayer season 2 episode 2 watch it then you will see an guy that has a dorito kimono and he played shamisen and oh boy he accidentally invented a electric guitar😭)
Makes me wanna play Ghost of Tsushima.
It makes me wanna play Sekiro, look up O’Rin of the Water
@@clonezy7800 that was an ez pz fight
you, an intellectual: Shamisen
me a virgin Warframe player:
*Shawzin*
When they added them into Warframe i was like "YOOO DUUDEE THIS IS COOL" lmao
Oh. Warframe is everywhere.
BTW the best 40 plat spent >_>
Knew I would find a comment involving warframe
The algorithm knows I've been watching Those Snow White Notes and now I am here.
Yoooo same that show is so good so far, it's so heart warming
I wish i was your neighbor or roommate 😂 I would absolutely love listening to this beautiful music day after day, it gives me chills. I could sit and listen for hours on hours 😌
I’m late to the party but is the shami boy still available? The link’s online store must have changed URL’s or something and I can’t read kanji well enough to navigate a .jp 😅
Damn u still liking comment after 2years,I appreciate u man
Lol he’ll yea~
I read all of em
Appreciate having you here
Cheers eh
If i ever hear someone playing this in public i feel like im about to watch a whole samurai fight 💀
When someone starts playing shamisen
Me: DUAL BLADE STYLE: ZENRYUIO NO AMATSUKI
Zenitsu must have been here
The Yoshida Brothers are masters of the craft. Absolutely beautiful
as a banjo player this remind me of bluegrass banjo playing
and old friend of mine played banjo and remembering him play this definitely brought back those memories. Correct me if im wrong but dont you hit the top string(G?) typically in between the other strings? that back and forth feel definitely comes with this instrument too.
Corbin i means that one way to fill in sound when the melody is slow but we have a whole pantheon of licks that we can fill in
Who's here after watching the first few episodes of Mashiro no Oto (Those Snow White Notes)? I love the soundtrack of the Yoshida Brothers so far and I'm glad I found this video. If you're a fan of the Shamisen I gladly recommend that show.
Been watching when it came out, suddenly this vid popped onto my recommended. Very cool instrument and sound!
I've been fascinated with the Shamisen since I heard it in the video game "For Honor". In particular there's an amazing Shamisen solo in the track "Wrath of the Fire Gods". Loved learning more about the instrument.
Anyone who played Ghost of Tsushima that was curious enough about this instrument? :D
The company that you recommended is no longer taking inquiries on English and I can’t seem to order through the online store they have linked. Is there any other companies that make something like the shamiboy for beginners from another company because my parents gave me money for my birthday to buy one today or should I just wait until they hire English speaking staff? Also you inspired me to play the shamisen so I wanted to get your opinion. I would like to keep it under the $300 mark like how the shamiboy was.
That's really great timing! I'll try to walk through this point by point
1st - Komatsuya is not an active shop anymore (thanks covid) so the Shamiboy is not an option
BUT there is actually a better option that I have personally collaborated on putting together!
you can actually see it and hear how it sounds in this video: ua-cam.com/video/PqKCEnEdNr4/v-deo.html
its actually a whole set that basically comes with everything you need to get started!
but the BIG ONE - you 100% will need some form of lessons to learn even the basics of shamisen. It took me over a year to be able to hold the bachi properly and that was with in-person lessons.
The shamisen girls I work with (kiki) have released online lessons and they are still cheap for the next short while!!
Literally everything from the shamisen set to the lessons (seriously, even if you only try for a month, I would recommend it. you damaging the shamisen, or building really bad habits that will ensure you cant play, if you don't get off to the right start) is all linked in that vid
hope this helped!!
Main character in an anime : Phew that villain was sure tough to beat, I hope he doesn't revive himself somehow!
Villain: *shamisen starts playing* N-NOT YET, I'M NOT DYING YET!!!
Did you ever play any instruments before shamisen or was shamisen your first and truest love?
I’ve played my whole life!!
Violin as a child, grandfather taught me guitar, played drums, the trombone and harmonica, and then nothing for about 10 or so years until I met the shamisen 😊
@@TokyoLens so it's not too late for me then
Now zenitsu has a worthy opponent
Wow, awsome! I've never imagined that I was impressed and inspired by non-Japanese for traditional Japanese instrument. I would like to start learning it in the near future!!!
Thank you for being sure to separate us by race in your comment.
Am I the only one who's impressed with the editing of this video?