@SaraiS23 Yeah, I guess like any instrument they are breakable. The "drum" is the probably the most fragile part. It's sensitive to changes in humidity and temperature. I had one tear over summer. Nearly $400 (40,000 yen) to get repaired. The pegs that adjust the strings can also crack or break if you drop it. The wood is pretty solid, though.
I have a tsugaru and yes, they are expensive. You can get a practice one made from lighter karin (quince) wood for $500 - $900.
@HECKproductions It would be possible... but you wouldn't get the same sound at all. You could probably use a plectrum. If you were going to get a shamisen you should really get all the gear, and probably get a few ばち (Bachi) just because they look pretty flimsy.
It all depends on what you want for your money. You can get practical plastic based shamisen for quite cheap, as the materials are poor and produce a poor quality sound. A real entry shamisen would be made of Japanese quince wood, with animal skin for the body. The tuning pegs, bridge, and plectrum would be made of bone/tusk/shell. And the strings would be made of silk, in comparison to cheap models which would be nylon.
you shouldn't trust everything wiki has to littlelifeform cause after that it says on wiki that on the best shamisen sometimes you can see the cats nipples...which kinda makes it more than obvious that someone tampered with the article
It's a very expensive hobby. Even after you get the Shamisen you have to worry about the skin's deterioration with time, you periodically needs to be replaced (-$500+).
Even when you start up, Tsugaru Bachi marketplaces jumped to $250+ these days for a standard low class one. The best thing is that bachi has to be replaced from play since it deteriorates from play.
For a good bridge that will help bring out your Shamisen skin ($50+), Silk Strings ($20+) that turn bad around 1 month or so.
they're expensive. I've got a "beginners" one made from Karin (quince) wood which cost about $800. My teacher is onto me to get something in the $3000 - $5000 range. A harder darker wood called Koki. (not sure what that is in English - Some kind of rain forest hardwood I guess. I'm in no hurry. I keep telling him: "Ishi no ue ni mo san nen."
Actually, that's a thing with the buyers of Shamisens in America.
They don't want to spend more than $200 USD but they want a either a Tsugaru or some kind of Koki concert level.
And for some other reason, they have been reading too much on online and have the weird idea that Ayasugi & Gold Hoso Saos are the things that make it concert level.
I tried to unload a koki Tsugaru Shamisen on eBay for $600 and all complained that its too much. They should listen to you about the pricing. LoL
People are always surprised when I tell them about the price range of shamisen. Apparently, they think it's about the same as some $30 spanish guitar you can pick up at a depato. ;-)
Well, I can't deny that I have to help myself to cheap crappy shamisen stuff most of the time, I simply don't have the money nor the resources. I'll be in Tokyo next month, and I've been saving up. So I'm going to get a lot of the good stuff!
A bachi I would never buy second hand. I usually get my strings from Chords Canada. My teacher has a sweet spot on Hokkaido for skinning the shamisen, $300 and it's almost the same climate as Holland, so it's not too tight or too loose.
Technically speaking, in terms of humidity. Of course, the temperatures on Hokkaido are way below those of Holland. But if you skin your shamisen in, for instance, Tokyo or Osaka, and play it in Holland, it will rip in no time.
Wow, I wish I have the time to go Tokyo myself to get some supplies.
Don't go to Shamisen Katoh, their prices are at least above market prices. I done business with them a few times, I'm not really impressed. Sure Kenji can stretch his skin pretty good, but its because he always stretch them with the highest tension. Usually you get to pick at other stores. If you want the original Tsugaru sound (and your skins to last longer), I wouldn't go with him.
WOW amazing! I want one so I can play it..or at least..try to. haha. it looks hard to do..which I'm positive it is. and I"m used to instruments with..frets. haha.
basically none in new york maybe a few in the city but i havnt found them. im sure they exist though. if you want to play, you will probly have to learn yourself unless you live in california
Happy New year, girl in a cafe, you rock!!
marycgross206 2 months ago
I WOULD love :">someone like her if she would sing to me before bedtime :(((( :X:X:X:X:X
bedtime :)))yeah I"m a pervert :)))
alexandersunivers91 5 months ago
Wow. Loved it
DagorMorwen 7 months ago
Ahhh amazing heheh lol though i normally see geisha play the shamimasen while entertaining.. People. She is pritty xD she would be a pritty geisha
144yumi 7 months ago
9 people listen to 50 cent lol.
mrsockesocke 8 months ago
@mrsockesocke or worse
alexandersunivers91 5 months ago
I want to move, Got a rich auntie ?
Obeijin 8 months ago
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really like the song, check my songs if you get the time please, cheers The Makem Folk Singer
TheMakemFolksinger 8 months ago
Marry me!!!
AngeloSantoni 1 year ago
Are the shamisen's breakable, and what kind of shamusen do u have? I want to get the tsugaru shamisen, but their pretty expensive.
SaraiS23 1 year ago
@SaraiS23 Yeah, I guess like any instrument they are breakable. The "drum" is the probably the most fragile part. It's sensitive to changes in humidity and temperature. I had one tear over summer. Nearly $400 (40,000 yen) to get repaired. The pegs that adjust the strings can also crack or break if you drop it. The wood is pretty solid, though.
I have a tsugaru and yes, they are expensive. You can get a practice one made from lighter karin (quince) wood for $500 - $900.
grooble 1 year ago
@SaraiS23 They also come apart in three pieces for easy transport. there are grooved cuts in two places in the neck that allow you to disassemble it.
grooble 1 year ago
Encoru! Encoru! Encoru!
elohelreh 1 year ago
ive gotta get myself a shamisen
PerfectChaos204 1 year ago
@JooSooConfusoo no staircase of satan. only its not a staircase well call it that just for effect :D
HECKproductions 1 year ago
Simply beautiful.
ShadowsClown72 1 year ago
its like pick slapping
NotBrennanWasHereNOT 1 year ago
what is the thing called you pick the strings with?!?
and is it possible to play without it?
HECKproductions 1 year ago 2
@HECKproductions It's called a bachi and you need it to play the shamisen.
grooble 1 year ago
@grooble ok thanks
HECKproductions 1 year ago
@grooble it's like a guitar pick isn't it but it kinda looks like a fan :) I'd love to learn to play this instrument!
alapunk13 1 year ago
@grooble theyr also good for getting the ice off your windshield
mortum000 1 year ago
@HECKproductions It would be possible... but you wouldn't get the same sound at all. You could probably use a plectrum. If you were going to get a shamisen you should really get all the gear, and probably get a few ばち (Bachi) just because they look pretty flimsy.
DylanKershaw 1 year ago
I love japanese instruments :V
ryoryox 1 year ago
SHAMISEN HEROOO!!!
SuperPandas 1 year ago
that was great.
hardcorechicano 1 year ago
she is hot
kaschtnsamtdiekarbln 2 years ago
she really starts rockin @1:43 i wonder if thats where the first metal guitarist got that motion from?
oldsmanguy 2 years ago
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reminds me of naruto
zYumiz 2 years ago
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everything about japan reminds you of naruto
industryfails 2 years ago
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not really :)) naruto
zYumiz 2 years ago
How cute and skilfull ! I would like to hear her in live.
MrCatbuttgum 2 years ago
The song is very beautiful.
vuk8948 2 years ago
iknow this song hehe very nice! you did it exactly right.
Aur0rah 2 years ago
If you don't have the money but you have time, make one. I'm doing so right now, making a beautiful black walnut shamisen.
ILOVESPEED25 2 years ago 4
Making your own instruments is awesome. Shamisen seems to be one of easier instruments to make.
Max0Inq 2 years ago
Nice.
JeffTheDude777 2 years ago
It all depends on what you want for your money. You can get practical plastic based shamisen for quite cheap, as the materials are poor and produce a poor quality sound. A real entry shamisen would be made of Japanese quince wood, with animal skin for the body. The tuning pegs, bridge, and plectrum would be made of bone/tusk/shell. And the strings would be made of silk, in comparison to cheap models which would be nylon.
Hyakugochijuuichi 2 years ago
u can import them and they start at 400 dollars for an okay one
i remember looking on a site that had them when i first discovered this instrument, i still think its an amazing intrument
Gin132456 2 years ago
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The "animal skin" is ALWAYS from dogs or cats. pretty fucking heartless but that's tradition :(
tinylittlelifeform 2 years ago
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you are stupid, japanese dont kill dogs and cats never ever,,,
thats china you are talking about..
sawyerleto 2 years ago
you shouldn't trust everything wiki has to littlelifeform cause after that it says on wiki that on the best shamisen sometimes you can see the cats nipples...which kinda makes it more than obvious that someone tampered with the article
Anima2174 2 years ago
I don't see what's the big deal, some people worship cows.
CerebrateHyatt 2 years ago 2
how much does a starter one cost?
Ostplayer 2 years ago 2
$400 - $800
grooble 2 years ago 4
:O
that's a lot of money!
wasah88 2 years ago
not really...
steveteaches 2 years ago
Not really, when compared to other instruments. A good electric guitar can cost around the same price range, if not more. :P
LuckyPsion 2 years ago
@Ostplayer Youtube user fiddlefella has videos on how to build your own.
fractal420 1 year ago
It's called a Bachi, it's a plectrum used to strike the strings. Hers is made of tortoiseshell and plastic.
HeartlessMayu 2 years ago
you play beautifully...i love this! I've always wondering how much a shamisen cost? anyone know?
TheKaprys 3 years ago 2
I don't know for sure, but I guess hers would be between $2000 and $4000. You can get an entry level one for about $400.
grooble 3 years ago
It's a very expensive hobby. Even after you get the Shamisen you have to worry about the skin's deterioration with time, you periodically needs to be replaced (-$500+).
Even when you start up, Tsugaru Bachi marketplaces jumped to $250+ these days for a standard low class one. The best thing is that bachi has to be replaced from play since it deteriorates from play.
For a good bridge that will help bring out your Shamisen skin ($50+), Silk Strings ($20+) that turn bad around 1 month or so.
KuNsHiKeN 2 years ago
Do you know where I could get a Shamisen that would work with U.S's climate?
It looks like a very intresting instrument and unique. Much different from the drums which I do play.
If you could message me with info, That'd be great.
pugestrife 2 years ago
aligato XD
lindor92 3 years ago
Sugoi ^_^
Makkaru111 3 years ago
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I'd let her play MY shamisen.
And by play my shamisen I mean have sex with me.
armadilloyams 3 years ago
Marry me plx *.* Just kidding of course :P Very talented, very cute and just awesome! ^^ Greetings from Poland :)
gswiaczny 3 years ago
great
alexv2013 3 years ago 2
wow, she's really great!!!
I wish I could play Shamisen... *sad*
mkeredes 3 years ago 15
hai! me too^^
its amazing!!
SaijaFOX 3 years ago 2
される井戸!
macfan9000 3 years ago 2
OMG o(^^o)(o^^)o わくわく
tarantula114 3 years ago
Needs some distortion and some reverb, then she'd be rockin'.
gHer0 3 years ago
woah, she sounds amazing!!
munahmsaf 3 years ago
how much are they / where can i get one in america ( west coast )?
because guitar center definitly doesnt have these haha
guitarplayer529 3 years ago
they're expensive. I've got a "beginners" one made from Karin (quince) wood which cost about $800. My teacher is onto me to get something in the $3000 - $5000 range. A harder darker wood called Koki. (not sure what that is in English - Some kind of rain forest hardwood I guess. I'm in no hurry. I keep telling him: "Ishi no ue ni mo san nen."
grooble 3 years ago
Actually, that's a thing with the buyers of Shamisens in America.
They don't want to spend more than $200 USD but they want a either a Tsugaru or some kind of Koki concert level.
And for some other reason, they have been reading too much on online and have the weird idea that Ayasugi & Gold Hoso Saos are the things that make it concert level.
I tried to unload a koki Tsugaru Shamisen on eBay for $600 and all complained that its too much. They should listen to you about the pricing. LoL
KuNsHiKeN 3 years ago
People are always surprised when I tell them about the price range of shamisen. Apparently, they think it's about the same as some $30 spanish guitar you can pick up at a depato. ;-)
Ronindennis 3 years ago
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KuNsHiKeN 3 years ago
Well, I can't deny that I have to help myself to cheap crappy shamisen stuff most of the time, I simply don't have the money nor the resources. I'll be in Tokyo next month, and I've been saving up. So I'm going to get a lot of the good stuff!
Ronindennis 3 years ago
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KuNsHiKeN 3 years ago
A bachi I would never buy second hand. I usually get my strings from Chords Canada. My teacher has a sweet spot on Hokkaido for skinning the shamisen, $300 and it's almost the same climate as Holland, so it's not too tight or too loose.
Ronindennis 3 years ago
what hokkaido same climate as Holland??? im understanding wrong right?
xDuiveltj 3 years ago
Technically speaking, in terms of humidity. Of course, the temperatures on Hokkaido are way below those of Holland. But if you skin your shamisen in, for instance, Tokyo or Osaka, and play it in Holland, it will rip in no time.
Ronindennis 3 years ago
oooh u mean like that, serious? geez... does something like plastic shamisen exist? xD that would be something for me
xDuiveltj 3 years ago
If you want a plastic shamisen you have to go to a Japanese arcade hall! :-o
Ronindennis 3 years ago
Wow, I wish I have the time to go Tokyo myself to get some supplies.
Don't go to Shamisen Katoh, their prices are at least above market prices. I done business with them a few times, I'm not really impressed. Sure Kenji can stretch his skin pretty good, but its because he always stretch them with the highest tension. Usually you get to pick at other stores. If you want the original Tsugaru sound (and your skins to last longer), I wouldn't go with him.
KuNsHiKeN 3 years ago
i want to learn to play that so bad but durff got to have money to buy one now dont we lol
Amarian5438 3 years ago
A Tsugaru-jamisen type?
Rahmemhotep 3 years ago 2
I would marry a girl who has a smile like hers.
Krankrat 3 years ago 23
O_o
Taranys9 4 years ago
onegai ga arimasu, shamisen naraitaidesu.
riguenki33 4 years ago
muy lindo very well
riguenki33 4 years ago
me gusto mucho me gustaria tocar igual
riguenki33 4 years ago
Cool! I love this video. Nice playing!
shamisendemon 4 years ago 5
Sugo-i uma-i! Please can I marry you?
RIQAC 4 years ago
how long have you been playing?
SumiCho 4 years ago
WOW amazing! I want one so I can play it..or at least..try to. haha. it looks hard to do..which I'm positive it is. and I"m used to instruments with..frets. haha.
-Rachel-
vampiregirl1234321 4 years ago
beautiful
djembe2008 4 years ago 3
All that I could say is this:
Omigoto Yukari-san!
tenjin28 4 years ago
quiero una de esas para mi cumpleaños.. pensandolo bien las dos jaja
petruchotube 4 years ago
Japanese music is amazing! :/
I wanna go to Japan!
dime4bag 4 years ago 4
shes pretty fine
therealkingfuse 4 years ago
She playing good and she is pretty. I love Japan.
KNAAC 4 years ago 5
It sounds really good!
Mentopoliris 4 years ago 3
that was so good! I loved it!
djdunmire 4 years ago 3
Ynoksu ME 2 she is mine :P
groterichard 4 years ago
the song is tsugaru jonkara bushi. the original un modified version.
shadowkat95 4 years ago 2
Reception? Wedding? I believe an "Omeditou Gozaimasu" is in order :P
macgyver2210 4 years ago
What are they saying at 2.13? It sounds like they're saying 'ancora' in Italian X°D Maybe I'm hearing it wrong X°D
AsFlowingWater 4 years ago
It's the Japanese pronunciation of "encore".
grooble 4 years ago
no i am pretty sure that it means congratulations
おめでとうございますの英語のいみはcongraｔulationsですねぇぇぇ
alanscott156 4 years ago
encore? d:
"ahn-core-eh" <--- pronunciation?
idk. that'd be my guess
downbeatpuppet 4 years ago
Just "ahn-core." It's not a Japanese word.
Macaii 4 years ago
i want to make a family with this woman.
ynoksu 4 years ago
Try the Sawai Koto Academy in NYC. I think the teacher there teaches with Shamisen too. Just google: Sawai Koto Academy NYC
Chichiri520 4 years ago
wow amazing very, i'm lucky just to get to hear of this site, claps
captainm06 4 years ago
Shamisen Hero 3 you heard it here first.
brcoughlin 4 years ago
Does anyone know any online shamisen dealers,? I want to learn how to play but kind of need one to start off with
jason007s 5 years ago
go to a site called "kotos and more"
GrandTeutonica 4 years ago
wow thats brilliant sugoi!!
annyonghaseyo90 5 years ago
Ni nen kan? Two and a half? She's played since she was a toddler.
Tokoro de kanojo wa totemo kirei desu. ;)
hirofan 5 years ago
She's been playing for 2 years.
grooble 5 years ago
basically none in new york maybe a few in the city but i havnt found them. im sure they exist though. if you want to play, you will probly have to learn yourself unless you live in california
adderbrain5 5 years ago
you can learn it in japan! Seriously. There are hardly any shamisen teachers anywhere else. and there are none in australia where i live
ChemicalPearl 5 years ago
Hariu-san umaii desu ne!:)
Nansai kara hajimarimashta?
yiddene 5 years ago
ni nen kan yatteru so desu.
grooble 5 years ago
Waaaii! Hariu-san wa Shamisen ga ii da yo!
Otacon144 5 years ago
sugoi!
tiotank 5 years ago
good player!
sisaysnoopy 5 years ago