@Chichiri520 Hi, sorry for the slow reply. Thanks for the comment. It's nagauta music on a nagauta shamisen. The mediocre sound is due to a few reasons: the camera mic isn't the greatest, the skin is quite old now and therefore not quite as tight as it should be for optimum response, I was playing with it tuned slightly lower than a good 'normal' playing pitch, (although there is no standard tuning pitch) and lastly I tend to be a bit heavy handed.
@Ktx8 Thank you for watching. I got the shamisen in Japan, which was a worthwhile investment, as I learnt while living out there. What kind of prices are you getting quoted for the shamisen and p&p? I've never seen any offered for sale in the UK, so import, (or a trip out to Japan), maybe your only option. I suppose whether it is worth the cost depends on how serious you are about playing. May I ask, why are you interested in taking up this instrument?
@IfUfindthisURlost around £250 (depending on the shamisen, sometimes more, sometimes less) + £40 odd p&p, I'm actually going to Japan on Wednesday to Tokyo & Kyoto, where abouts did you get yours? I've played guitar for around 10+ years now, and and have been studying Japanese for around 5 years and really want to give it a try.
@Ktx8 Doesn't sound a bad price, it depends on the shamisen type and skin used. New from a shop, plastic is cheapest (300 pounds), dog & cat expensive(500plus). Finding a traditional instrument shop is not easy, you need to know where to look. I have the details of one in Tokyo if you need it. If you want a cheap one with plastic skin check Shimamura music (on the net for store locations nationwide).
Do you know what style you want? (4 different kinds - depends on the music you want to play).
@Ktx8 I got mine at a flea market. There are ones in Tokyo/Kyoto on some weekends. (Again I have details if needed) Alot of 2nd hand shamisens have a split skin. People sell them on cheaply because the cost of replacing the skin can be around 250 pounds, per side. (It will take a shop 6 days to repair a split skin) If you get a shamisen on your trip be sure to get all the bits needed to play it (often sold seperately, not as a set). Koma (bridge), bachi (plectrum), etc. If you need more help ask
Awesome!!
Though I am curious, this shamisen has a rather throaty sound. Are you playing nagauta music on a jiuta style shamisen?
Chichiri520 3 weeks ago
@Chichiri520 Hi, sorry for the slow reply. Thanks for the comment. It's nagauta music on a nagauta shamisen. The mediocre sound is due to a few reasons: the camera mic isn't the greatest, the skin is quite old now and therefore not quite as tight as it should be for optimum response, I was playing with it tuned slightly lower than a good 'normal' playing pitch, (although there is no standard tuning pitch) and lastly I tend to be a bit heavy handed.
IfUfindthisURlost 5 days ago
excellent !
I play shamisen too, and your touch and sound is so nice.
have fun !
rt602 10 months ago
Awesome! Where did you get your shamisen from? Having difficulty in getting a nice one to the UK without ridiculous p&p charges
Ktx8 1 year ago
@Ktx8 Thank you for watching. I got the shamisen in Japan, which was a worthwhile investment, as I learnt while living out there. What kind of prices are you getting quoted for the shamisen and p&p? I've never seen any offered for sale in the UK, so import, (or a trip out to Japan), maybe your only option. I suppose whether it is worth the cost depends on how serious you are about playing. May I ask, why are you interested in taking up this instrument?
IfUfindthisURlost 1 year ago
@IfUfindthisURlost around £250 (depending on the shamisen, sometimes more, sometimes less) + £40 odd p&p, I'm actually going to Japan on Wednesday to Tokyo & Kyoto, where abouts did you get yours? I've played guitar for around 10+ years now, and and have been studying Japanese for around 5 years and really want to give it a try.
Ktx8 1 year ago
@Ktx8 Doesn't sound a bad price, it depends on the shamisen type and skin used. New from a shop, plastic is cheapest (300 pounds), dog & cat expensive(500plus). Finding a traditional instrument shop is not easy, you need to know where to look. I have the details of one in Tokyo if you need it. If you want a cheap one with plastic skin check Shimamura music (on the net for store locations nationwide).
Do you know what style you want? (4 different kinds - depends on the music you want to play).
IfUfindthisURlost 1 year ago
@Ktx8 I got mine at a flea market. There are ones in Tokyo/Kyoto on some weekends. (Again I have details if needed) Alot of 2nd hand shamisens have a split skin. People sell them on cheaply because the cost of replacing the skin can be around 250 pounds, per side. (It will take a shop 6 days to repair a split skin) If you get a shamisen on your trip be sure to get all the bits needed to play it (often sold seperately, not as a set). Koma (bridge), bachi (plectrum), etc. If you need more help ask
IfUfindthisURlost 1 year ago
素晴らしいです。
Very good !!
ICHIBAAAN 1 year ago
Hi, there! Great shamisen!
mikepenny01 2 years ago