I've been playing them for 15 years but didn't know almost all of these facts! I built a tenor one that's almost four feet long, and am currently engaged in making a "duet taishokoto", with two sets of strings and 3D printed keys allowing one to either play harmony across the two string sets, or play in microtonal tuning by lowering/raising the string tension for the second set.
You put so much effort into these, it's a shame you don't get more views. It's nice to see someone earnestly interested in an obscure or inaccessible topic sharing information on it. Too often I feel like I'm getting milked for my complacency in learning to play, but at least I've learned about something new in the process!
Thanks a ton! It's comments like this that make it worth it, not the views. I just know these obscure things are so cool and they would garner more interest if the info was out there. Also I believe in you, you can learn it! Go! Go! Go!
Thanks for making this video. I bought an old 3-string taishokoto at an antique store today. I don't know anything about them, but I love vintage instruments and could tell it has some age. The typewriter keys are what really caught my eye! I've been doing some research and mine is definitely one of the older ones. Do you know the date range for the 3-string models? Mine has wooden tuner pegs and looks the most similar to the one @18:22. Mine is missing one key and the center string is loose, but I think it still has potential.
So happy you enjoyed, and very happy you're getting into it! Tough to say without seeing, but generally the 3 string can be narrowed down. 2 string was the start, and 3 string was the addition of a drone string to play along with other instruments. This (more so) came about in the second resurgence after the 2 string gained popularity, lost it, and gained it again. I'd probably put it around 1930 without seeing it. Further info on carvings, paintings, pictures, wood type and I may be able to give you more.
I've been playing them for 15 years but didn't know almost all of these facts! I built a tenor one that's almost four feet long, and am currently engaged in making a "duet taishokoto", with two sets of strings and 3D printed keys allowing one to either play harmony across the two string sets, or play in microtonal tuning by lowering/raising the string tension for the second set.
Super happy I could give you a couple info nuggets :) And those projects sound like a huge load of fun! Good luck with the current build!
You put so much effort into these, it's a shame you don't get more views. It's nice to see someone earnestly interested in an obscure or inaccessible topic sharing information on it. Too often I feel like I'm getting milked for my complacency in learning to play, but at least I've learned about something new in the process!
Thanks a ton! It's comments like this that make it worth it, not the views. I just know these obscure things are so cool and they would garner more interest if the info was out there. Also I believe in you, you can learn it! Go! Go! Go!
Wonderful! As far as I know, this is the most detailed video of the taishokoto in the world.
Thanks :) I just hope it helps someone and spreads love of the instrument. I also love the work you do. Keep it up over there.
This is so thorough, well done! I've never heard of this instrument, fascinating history!
So very happy to introduce something new, and thanks :)
Gosh. How wonderful.
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You make this subject fun!🙂
So glad you enjoyed! Joy and information for all!
Thanks for making this video. I bought an old 3-string taishokoto at an antique store today. I don't know anything about them, but I love vintage instruments and could tell it has some age. The typewriter keys are what really caught my eye! I've been doing some research and mine is definitely one of the older ones. Do you know the date range for the 3-string models? Mine has wooden tuner pegs and looks the most similar to the one @18:22. Mine is missing one key and the center string is loose, but I think it still has potential.
So happy you enjoyed, and very happy you're getting into it! Tough to say without seeing, but generally the 3 string can be narrowed down. 2 string was the start, and 3 string was the addition of a drone string to play along with other instruments. This (more so) came about in the second resurgence after the 2 string gained popularity, lost it, and gained it again. I'd probably put it around 1930 without seeing it. Further info on carvings, paintings, pictures, wood type and I may be able to give you more.
@@zecchouband Do you have an email address where I can send pics of it? I would love to get more information about it!
@@sisface23 Just added my email to the channel info. Feel free to send them over.
omg That is so coollllllllllll
I can't find Amy of the guys music
There are a couple people in the documentary. Which person are you looking for?
man get your volume levels sorted.