Playing my Dan Tranh

[baltimoreballs]

Thanks I know about Saigon Strings. I contacted them before. I like that yours is not decorated, mine is but I like both. There is an artist on u-tube . She goes by riskysquirell. Her Dan Tranh is just like yours. I think they have a higher pitch then mine, Thanks Alot, and keep playing. Keith

[baltimoreballs]

Let me ask you, where did you buy your Dan Tranh? I might buy a new one and I do need new picks. I want plastic picks instead of metal.

[luvasia]

At that time, I ordered it from ebay but, originally is been ordered from the saigonstrings website.:)

[laclacdangiu]

why it sound scary my friend :( maybe because the backround is so dark! :D anyway, i appreciate foreinger khows how to play our instrument

[luvasia]

Haha, I just made that music up from my top of my head, I didn't meant to come out scary that way and yes, the background was kinda dark but, at least I tried to play something good. Thanks for enjoying my video.:)

[sollasido2]

It sounds like a ghost around. Thanks for trying dan tranh though.

[luvasia]

Thanks.:)

[riodanpisoga]

I'm Vietnamese. I'm learning Dan Tranh too. But I don't know this melody :)! why didn't you play some Vietnamese melody ?!

[luvasia]

Cool. I have made this tune up on top of my head.

I would like to play something like, for an example, "999 Hoa Hong" type song but, I don't know how to play like that yet lol.:)

[baltimoreballs]

I was very surprised to hear and see you . I am an American man and I have had a dan tranh about 10 yrs. I have gotten lazy but I used to play alot also. I really enjoyed your video. Please never stop. Best luck, Keith

[luvasia]

That sounds great. Thanks for enjoying my video.:)

[qtran678]

you are so talented, keep it up

[luvasia]

Thanks so much.:)

[X569X]

I didnt know there was this instrument altought i'm asian btw i love ur playing:)

[xuansguy]

I've always wanted to play that instrument too...Respect for trying to learn it.

[lucirz]

greetings :D nice playing :D wish i knew where to buy one lol...i'll probably be too lazy to learn it...

[luvasia]

Thanks.:)

[kael50]

it wasn't tuned best but you got some skillz. it's not an easy instrument to play but it's worth practicing it has awesome sensual tune x]keep up the good work x]

[avivagabriel]

Sweet!  You're really getting some pretty - and thoughtful - sounds of your instrument! Keep it up. You clearly have the talent and sensitivity to succeed!

[xpynkieewunx]

is it tuned rite?

[luvasia]

It's kinda out of tune because, I don't have anyone that is experienced with dan tranh that could tune it for me.

[happyboy0]

it is called dan tranh don't say dan tranh say dan jun

[luvasia]

Thanks for the correction. At the time I didn't know how to pronounce it very well. :)

[Takemyjobpleez]

I have a Gu-zheng (21 string) and a Kayagum (12 string). You can a reasonably priced guzheng if you look around. I got a full sized one at an asian store inside the in Pineville, NC for $280. It was marked down. I got my Kayagum direct from Korea.

[m23mt]

ahh i play a Dan Tranh i am also trying to learn it (im taking lessons) i wish you luck with learning but iheard when you do its fun to play xD

[luvasia]

Sure I will in the future. Thanks for your comments.:)

[morkogdoven]

I want a Dan Tranh! Nice playing.

[TQT83]

thank you very much sharing. I enjoyed your enthusiasm for the Vietnamese instrument dan tranh. it is my favorite instrument as well. :-)

[showlov]

do any one know where can I buy the book teach to play or who teach this type of instrument in San Jse

you play really nice, even I don't know about playing music, but I like the sound of this kind of instrument

Thanks

[dbadagna]

There's a very good player in San Jose (trained at the Saigon Conservatory); her name is To Trinh.

[canadabuon]

you are so brave, welcome to Asia !!

[luvasia]

(: Ohh, I feel soo welcome :)

[Blakelyneal]

How do you get strings for this instrument? I cannot find them haha anyway I have just finished re-finishing an old one I got off ebay :) I would appreciate the help

[o0yummmyrice0o]

wow, big kudos to you! i'm vietnamese, but i don't know how to play such a cool instrument!

[luvasia]

Thank You (cam on) and yes, you will know how play it oneday in the future.:)

[simon18i]

maybe you are interested in the chinese instrument guzheng which the dan tranh is derived from. can refer to youtube as additional information. i think finding a teacher for that is easier.

[luvasia]

Thanks for the helpful information.:)

[laidida]

oh man... your dan tranh is really out of tune. from the lowest string you tune in this order G A C D E and repeated all the way to the top. You can tell if it's in tune when u... "rai?" (strum up or down) it'll sound a lot better. If you need help, let me know.

[stridonsio]

lol why would u tell her it's "rai" when she's obviously not vietnamese. i think luvasia only bought the instrument cos she appreciates it but probably doesnt have time to formally learn it, so this video is just random strumming.

thanks for sharing luvasia!

[laidida]

it looks like she wants to learn vietnamese, and i did translate what "rai" means so that she would know, if she ever wants to use the term.

[yurinikeuchi]

exactly!

[pinkishgreen]

wow, for a beginner yur pretty good at knowing the basics. :D

[TuLzie]

where did you find yours? i was looking on ebay for some but i dont know if i can trust a purchase im gonna be making before even holding it! ^.^

[TuLzie]

you are soo lucky to have that girl! im actually looking for one right now for myself to learn on. nice job

[luvasia]

Thanks for the comment and good luck for looking for the one for you in the future.:)

[3T3RNIITY]

that was pretty cool what is ur nationality?

[luvasia]

I'm african/american. :)

[phimeister]

nice effort, i'm glad to see non vietnamese interested in the culture :D

i love the sound of dan tranh btw

[luvasia]

Thanks for your comment, I do luv asian culture.:)