Buying My First Sanshin in Okinawa
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- While shopping for a sanshin for a former professor of mine, I recently came across a lovely Okinawan couple who speak English and teach Sanshin. Even though I originally went to their shop to buy a Sanshin, I came out of there enrolled in the Sanshin lessons.
I went to my first lesson and decided that I HAD to buy a Sanshin of my own.
You can see what I sounded like after the first lesson here: • Learning SANSHIN 三線 ~ ...
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BUY A SANSHIN:
If you would like to buy a sanshin, I found a store that ships! Here's the link www.sanshinshop.com
Fans of this channel will receive an instant refund of $20 ( basically a $20 discount) off the purchase price. Please tell them that Bernadette from UA-cam referred you!
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PROGRESS VIDEOS
Sanshin Progress Video 1
• Learning SANSHIN 三線 ~ ...
Sanshin Progress Video 2
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Sanshin Progress Video 3
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Sanshin Progress Video 4
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Sanshin Progress Video 5
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Sanshin Progress Video 6
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Sanshin Progress Video 7
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Sanshin Progress Video 8
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I did a quick google search and looked for Sanshin shops near my home, but ended up at a parking lot instead.
There is an area of Okinawa called Koza Music Town and even though Google didn't yield any sanshin shop search results, I thought I would try my luck and go there anyway.
We arrived at Teruya music shop and didn't see any Sanshin. The employees at the shop directed us to another shop, where they exclusively made and sold Sanshin.
The Teruya Sanshin shopping experience was incredible. They were so warm and welcoming. They even served us tea and snacks while we were there.
I will be uploading videos about my progress on the instrument, so subscribe to this channel so that you can see those!
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BUY A SANSHIN:
If you would like to buy a sanshin, I found a store that ships! Here's the link www.sanshinshop.com
Fans of this channel will receive an instant refund of $20 ( basically a $20 discount) off the purchase price. Please tell them that Bernadette from UA-cam referred you!
(This is not an affiliate link and I am not making any commissions from your purchases. I just want to share the Sanshin with you!)
is there a cheap one?
because i really want one
@@riverwater2922 you can find some off of ebay ranging from $50 to over $500 but dont expect a high level of quality because its people making their own and selling or passing them down. (you can still probably find a good quality one in the hundred to two hundred range but the main takeaway is you get what you pay for) it could be smart for you to buy a cheap one and learn on that. that way you can see if you actually like the instrument and not the idea of the instrument.
"Im not good yet, but i am passionate." Idk this sentence just hit me.
I liked this video. Your channel seems like a great way to learn music. You know have a new subscriber.
woohoooo! Glad i stumbled on your channel! Im an uke player wanting to learn the sanshin soooo bad!! Im gonna order one. mahalo for posting!
I cannot wait for you to play...and I appreciate your enthusiasm and passion for music...so thank you for spreading the love of music and the ukulele...as Jake would say...if we all had a ukulele, there would be more love!❤
It's a little like a banjo, it's always interesting to me how different cultures come up with similar ideas.
Great that you challenged yourself like that. I too am a beginner on the Ukulele, and although I am not good yet, like you I have found a passion. After years of off and on attempts at guitar, banjo, mandolin I am finding some immediate success with the Ukulele. Thanks for your videos.
What an awesome sounding instrument. Can't wait for you to do full songs with it.. :)
+Kevin thank you!! I'm working hard to get a whole song to sound somewhat put together 💪🏼
Tone wise it's a Bango. Cool! Rock on! Hope this all worked out for you Best in all your endeavors!
Seeing you talk about Sanshin made me soooo happy!!! As half Okinawan, I got to buy my own and learn how to play a little bit and I'm still not amazing at it, but it's grounding to play & fiddle with it ❤️ Ippee Nifee Deebiru! ✌️
Holy cow, those BONSAI trees in front of that parking lot.....wow! Gorgeous. That Sanshin sounds BEAUTIFUL! Love it.
+MARKLINMAN1 pretty much every garden or here looks like that!!
Thats crazy, I wish i lived there! Looks so peaceful and nice! i heard Japan is SUPER clean as well. Need to find me a Japanese wife, lololololololol.
An that was just a parking lot!!! 😂
That is one cool instrument! Yet another great music video
Thank you! Glad you like it too :D
This is awesome, pleased to hear you are enjoying Sanshin, I was inspired too. I also study Amami Isalnd Sanshin music which is even less accessible lol. I filmed a documentary there last year to share the amazing music and have a sample on my channel.
I will go back to Okinawa/Amami Oshima 2018/2019. My Japanese maybe kind of similar level to yours, I am wondering are you also working as a English teacher or only working as a music teacher in Okinawa, is it difficult to teach students if they can't really speak english?
Thank you in advance :)
Thank you for posting the sanshin videos and purchasing discount! I'm from Okinawa, now living on CONUS East Coast, and had recently set a goal to first learn ukulele, and then later sanshin. I thought I would have a hard time finding a place to order a sanshin, let alone lessons, and now you've made it so easy for me! I'm looking forward to watching your sanshin videos, but first I need to finish the 30 day uke challenge.
Hi Nadine! 👋🏼
I recently discovered a new shop too! And they have Sanshin and SanLele (a new instrument that combines the ukulele and Sanshin). Let me know if you want their details. Website is machidaya.jp
How cool! One more instrument to add to my wish list. I found some sanlele videos, and it looks like fun!
Hi I'm from Okinawa, and practicing sanshin too! It's so fun to watch your video. It gave me motivation to play it.
Love this video. Your personality would make anything interesting. Ken
+ken 20 😂 thank you, Ken!
Could you give the name of the Sanshin shop that provided you the lessons in English? Living in Oki and looking to learn as well!
I went to the Pack & Ship shop at the Kadena BX! The Sanshin teacher works there in the mornings :)
I've found about 3 sanshin shops around the island, looking forward to checking em out to see what they have to offer. Really considering getting one of my own to learn while I learn guitar!
This will be so fun to watch you learn to play the Sanshin!
Seems to me that Japanese people are really welcoming and likeable. That lady seemed so lovely, and Bernadette, you’re the sweetest. Big love to you! The Sanshin sounds so amazing with such a unique and different sound. I’m mostly into violin and it’s a fretless instrument as well, so I feel you. 😂❤️
Love the vid, and the cat!! 😻
That's so cool! You should do more videos with this
YES! A NEW SANSHIN VIDEO
+MasterSkySparklez yea!!! Weekly Sanshin videos coming 😉
Ooo now you've got me interested in playing ^^ the kanji is so scary though hahahaha
+Ce Aggie yeah!!! The sanshin is awesome 👏🏼 and the characters are not too difficult now 😉
You should start learning Oud and maybe teach it in your channel. It’s a very very beautiful instrument!!!
Thank youuu.
I love oud so much.
This is the first time I've heard of a sanshin. It is adorable!
That’s amazing! Thanks for your visit in my Tinsagu nu Hana video!
I really wish you good luck in learning how to play the instrument.
I live in Okinawa too! I hope we see each other around someday! Lol
+Akira Uema thank you so much for coming to my Sanshin video too!! I am so excited to learn Sanshin. I would love to play Sanshin with you once I have learned a little more. We can meet at the sea wall someday 😉
Bernadette Teaches Music! Hey! I’d love that! :) I love the seawall!!!
Bernadette Teaches Music sorry for the late reply! Lol
+Akira Uema 🌊
+Akira Uema no worries 😉
What' the difference between a Sanshin and a Shamisen? They are both three stringed instruments from Japan. Is it location, play technique, material, or all of the above?
The shamisen came after the sanshin, I believe. The shamisen is not made out of snake skin or the synthetic, but a completely different material. I think the sanshin pick is also completely different.
Love the lip color you have on here! If I may ask...what lipstick/color are you wearing???
Oh, is that song "Tinsagu nu Hana"??
Sanshin it's a nice instrument, isn't it!?!?
I feel badly for asking but how much was your instrument? I ask because it sounds good and it’s price would give me a barometer by which to judge. Thanks!
Hey! Don’t feel bad, it’s a good question (especially in this community). This one was about $300. I bought it from Teruya Sanshin Shop
And now I am officially piqued on Sanshin.
hello B, enjoy the postings,
am still plugging away at uke
+radio boys how's the uke coming along? What song are you working on?
Sanshin reminds me of a shamisen. Do you pluck or strum the sanshin with your fingers?
+Haem L hey! I believe the idea for the sanshin came from China to Okinawa. When Okinawans took the sanshin yo mainland Japan, the Shamisen was born. Now the two have evolved differently from my understanding.
The sanshin is plucked with a special pick
Oh my goodness that is awesome!
+Josè La Placa Amigò thank you! ☺️
WOOOAAAH YOU LIVE IN OKINAWA MY DAD IS OKINAWAN (so texchnically i am too) SOOOOO COOOOLLL
Whaaaaat?!?!
How much was it in American dollars for your entire kit. That sure is a beauty. I love it.
I think I paid about $350 for everything :)
Here's the link to a sanshin shop that ships out of the island: www.sanshinshop.com
Please tell them that Bernadette from UA-cam referred you! Fans of this channel will receive an instant refund of $20 ( basically a $20 discount) off the purchase price.
I love it :)
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I'm in Okinawa looking to purchase a sanshin too, and trying to find that very store you went to for your sanshin. Could you send me the address if possible?
Oh that’s a cute instrument
Yay yes please teach!
😉
I can't even read normal music and I want SO badly to learn how to play the koto. ... I'm so screwed. 😭
Hmmm...I am really starting to like this instrument...I may look to get one. But, sorry, I don't like Snakes or Alligators so, mine can be a snake skin. Better them than me? :)
+Greg Reynolds 😝
I found a store that will ship, I'll post a link to it in a few hours when I'm next to a computer 😉
Thank you
ere's the link www.sanshinshop.com
Please tell them that Bernadette from UA-cam referred you! Fans of this channel will receive an instant refund of $20 ( basically a $20 discount) off the purchase price.
Thank you, I will check it out.
I have an old Sanshin that has hung on my Mother-in-law's wall for years. I'm very interested in trying to learn to play. will you be sharing "sheet music" and other details to purchase or download with your audience? Thank you ;)
Sanshin is something I’d like to do in the future, yes 🤗
If and when I do, I’ll have printable resources to go along with it!
Bernadette Teaches Music wonderful! I’ll keep my eyes open for future lessons. ☺️
😃 yay!
I thought sanshin was a Chinese instrument. Wikipedia says so too. But not important. Love your videos!
the original instrument is the sanxian that came from china.(i mean the name is the same basically) the intrument evolved and now it has a bigger base and shorter neck. so the sound is a little deeper.
It is similar to Sanxian "三弦" because it is originally from China. During the Ancient times China Invaded Japan, Thats why it has a similar look to a Sanxian.
you´re so beautiful
I was able to read the music after about 2 minutes lol
First song I learned was 海の声！
I love umi no koe! Taught that one to my students ❤️
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic My Uchinaanchu friend said it's her favorite song so I learned it for her and played it at school for her haha
0:14 LOL!!!
0:37 Sencha!
Buen video.
Can you do a sanshin cover of warframe soundtrack- This is What You are? Its gonna sound amazing on sanshin
Oh, you are in Japan now? so how do you teach students? in Japanese? do you speak?
+Gokul m.g hey! Yes, I have lived in Okinawa, Japan for about 3 years now. I was working at an English immersion school but now I work at a school for American children ;)
Learn “Shima uta” 😍
what's the difference between Sanshin and shamisen?
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U should try sape
What’s your ethnicity? I’m so curious💓
I’m a mixed breed 😂 my family comes from Mexico but our last names are Spanish and Italian. We have all the skin tones in our family, but we claim Mexico 🇲🇽
A sanshin is the same as a shamisen?
Good question!!
The two are very similar, but the sanshin is older. The sanshin inspired the creation of the shamisen!
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic i also wanted to ask, i have super tiny hands, one of the reasons i cant play a normal guitar... Would a sanshin or shamisen be able to fit within my hands? (im a lefty also)
I want your earrings lol
I bought these here in Okinawa. They were great for about a week and then changed color :( I was told they wouldn't do that, so I was pretty disappointed
Very interesting but personally I think the sound is horrible :D It's a little bit like either a cheap, out of tune plastic ukulele or a bad keyboard. I'd probably grab a fretless bass instead and learn how to play it ^^ Similar technique I guess , but better sound.
So glad you chose a model with synthetic snakeskin. It really hurts my heart when people use murdered animals as components on their instruments. So happy so many ukuleles can be purchased without bone nuts or abalone!
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