What is it Like to Play the Japanese Shamisen?

This is a Japanese Tsugaru Shamisen, and today I am sharing what it is like to play it. I got my start 8 years ago under a duo known as The Yoshida Brothers, and today I want to share with you a bit of Shamisen playing and a few tips on how and where and how to get started for anyone interested.


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SHAMIBOY REPLACEMENT (full set with plectrum!):
https://shami1000rakuya.com/item/7251/
Hear it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqKCEnEdNr4


FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LEARN:
For anyone interested in learning Shamisen, we have started up a system to each everything from the basics and care, to Shamisen songs, and music!
www.Patreon.com/LearnShamisen -- The monthly price will be lowest for those who join early!! Enjoy~


Unfortunately Komatsukya is no longer accepting orders (so I have linked a replacement above)
Shamisen Komatsuya [English Page]
https://shamisen-komatsuya.com/en/


Shamisen Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtflILeTBlX-4XmGogcpcS9xmVt6Tbkxb


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