Beginner Japanese Calligraphy with Seisho (English/Japanese): #1

[@jonteaches]

It's so entertaining watching these two speak in their native languages to each other and understand each other perfectly. SO cool.

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thanks for your message and glad you like the videos!

[@annaday5220]

I find it super interesting that they can both communicate with each other without having to speak the others language. It's impressive

[@BaikeiOrg]

Anna Day Thanks. . Japanese call this 絆♪

[@ADeeSHUPA]

@@BaikeiOrg 半

[@elle_queen]

なんてすごい！私はブラジル人で、日本語を勉強しようとしていますが、最近書道がいかに重要かを発見したので、本当に勉強したいです。

[@BaikeiOrg]

ありがとうございます！是非Seishoで勉強してください＾＾

[@geethamenon8371]

Your classes are great. You make a viewer so close to the class. I am smiling and nodding unconsciously!!!

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thanks so much! We will be making more videos this month^^

[@minifix]

The guy on the right wasn't translating, so I thought I'd check the captions for subtitles that explained what the guy on the left was saying. The results were hilarious. 3:02 "Thanksgiving night went skinny dipping, lots I think yeah at some stupid squishy..."

[@BaikeiOrg]

hahahaha. . .great observation!! Will have to screen shot some of those

[@CarmenHarada]

I was goin to say the same. He is not translating.　Not only that. He says things the Sensei doesn´t say yet. It seems as if he knows more than the teacher himself. :P

[@BaikeiOrg]

^0^

[@RyanSteven]

minifix thanks!

[@commercialcommunication9298]

WOW This video is extremely helpful! Excellent! Thank you so much! Beautiful camera work, I can see the page so clearly.

[@manningermani]

This video would deserve more views.

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thanks! Glad you like these..sorry lots happening lately More soon to come^^

[@sptony2718]

> It's recommended to use the right hand. Alright, I'm out. I'm lefthanded and I just can't work right handed, I'd probably develop some sort of monkey pawed workaround and in the process set the studio on fire or something.

[@nicolekollman]

very very clear this video.....helped me alot

[@arabiclanguage_lover]

I know some shodo , but it's a very smart way you do in this video , I'll start up learning it with you .. ありがとうございます。

[@RyanSteven]

ありがとうございます!

[@myrawells5691]

Thank you so much very happy to learn the great art I have subscribed

[@BaikeiOrg]

we appreciate that! hope you continue this wonderful journey

[@noviafadihlatun3826]

you both guys are so funny. Especially when the sensei said "heta kuso". But the shodo class is wakari yasui. Thanks a lot!

[@BaikeiOrg]

thanks for the comment, so happy you find the videos helpful!

[@celestteazulse4944]

Arigato gosaimasu, Thank you .nice job guys.

[@Zae_thoven]

I know you this is an old video, but my question is, how do you know how much ink to pick up on the fude? I think the rain drops i either have too much it too little. Beautiful lesson. Sorry I'm 8 yrs behind. ❤

[@BaikeiOrg]

you can really soak the brush (80% up the hair) then stroke the ink stone to remove excess ink

[@nekochan5552]

This is amazing please make more videos!!

[@BaikeiOrg]

thanks so much!

[@timmytoms__]

i love this!

[@BaikeiOrg]

thanks timmy toms!

[@BaikeiOrg]

underground Midwest jazz!:)

[@saputrisapta3173]

it's not a brush holder i guess (3:34) it's a brush rest, same as chopstick rest not "chopstick holder" :p btw Sensei looks so kind and explain many things, but why the guy on the right looks too lazy too translate what was Sensei saying :(

[@joshuawedekind3903]

I don't think he knows enough Japanese to translate! ;)

[@zarrinzainal8094]

wow, i find this helping for practising the kaisho

[@BaikeiOrg]

Happy to hear that..thanks for watching!

[@virinapampa7650]

Muchas gracias!!!

[@akkie1232]

Can I ask what the brand of your brush is? Looks good!

[@BaikeiOrg]

The are Seisho brushes handmade in the world famous Kumano, Hiroshima. The black ones are just around $20

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thanks for your comment!

[@akkie1232]

Thank you so much for the information!

[@makasii]

subtitle and friendlier (right) would definetely help. but arigato sensei! great exercise.

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thanks so much Wayan!

[@crih721]

thanks a lot for your effort! one question: when i do the dots one end is round (more or less) but the other end (where the tip of the brush touches the paper) is edged. how do you do a completely round dot?

[@BaikeiOrg]

For that you would use a soft hair brush and instead of a 45 degree angle, hold it nearly vertical. Glad you like the videos. 頑張って！

[@dvp39]

Are you in Yakuza?

[@dhiendhiena]

Hello, I'm interested to buy the worksheet. Is it still available?

[@BaikeiOrg]

Yes, it is^^ Sorry this message was hidden

[@KRYoung_dev]

My raindrop shapes usually come out looking more like a triangle than an oval. Like an isoscelese triangle turned -45°. I'm not sure why, I'm hoping someone has a tip.

[@BaikeiOrg]

could be one or a few things: the brush (email a photo to [e-mail] if you like), not enough ink on the brush, not bouncing enough to let the round part o the brush to touch the paper

[@KRYoung_dev]

I see, I will try different brushes and try to bounce them. I am using plain water on a special reusable kind of paper, where water appears black and then disappears after the paper dries. I didn't want to waste many sheets of paper when I am just beginning. Maybe this is the reason why, though. Sometimes the raindrops do come out the right shape, so maybe it is just my technique. I will keep practicing! Thank you so much for the reply!

[@KRYoung_dev]

​​@@BaikeiOrgどうもありがとうございました先生!！🙏

[@BaikeiOrg]

@@KRYoung_dev feel free to send us a video and we can advise

[@jackgreene5868]

What kind of brushes do you recommend? I have trouble finding good brushes for calligraphy, the cheap ones fall apart and the expensive ones seem overpriced for what you get

[@BaikeiOrg]

We can provide a good starter brush. They're handmade in Hiroshima. Here's a link for your reference. baikei.cart.fc2.com/ca1/5/p-r-s/

[@Zae_thoven]

🎉🎉🎉

[@maythecoelho]

Hey! Great video :) (one more subscribe here!) I was wondering if would it be possible to get these worksheets available to download. It would be nice to practice with ;)

[@BaikeiOrg]

Maythê Coelho thanks so much for your support! The school sells the worksheets for $10 and it includes a bonus PDF as well. Please feel free to mail us at [e-mail]

[@bellesebastian012]

Why is the English speaking dude more concerned about learning the calligraphy and not about translating what I’d said?! 🤦🏻‍♀️ What a g-damn shame! This teacher and video seemed really good too!!

[@BaikeiOrg]

ポジティブコメントありがとうございます

[@kielia727]

At this time I have Bombay ink and an ink that says permanent ink. I also have horsehair brushes. Assuming I have the right kind of ink, how do I clean it out of my brushes please ?

[@BaikeiOrg]

Calligraphy inks are water based so you can wash in the sink under cold water.. it will not stain anything. Horse hair is quite stiff and usually used only for large brushes. If you are using smaller sizes (writing A4 size roughly) better to use something softer such as sheep, rabbit, weasel, etc.. a blend of 2 or 3 hair types is common

[@robertapizzorno8901]

arigato!

[@CarmenHarada]

本当におもしろいです！！残念ながら右の人は先生のおっしゃることの翻訳をしていません。それだけではなく、先生はまだおっしゃっていないことを勝手に喋っています。 しかし、本当におもしろい教え方だと思います。私の授業では似たものを使っても宜しいでしょうか。

[@BaikeiOrg]

We are glad you are enjoying the videos. Unfortunately neither of us are bilingual so we just do our best to explain with each language.

[@CarmenHarada]

そうですか。けれども日本語がわからない人は右の人は先生のおっしゃることの翻訳をしていると思ってしまうでしょう。しかし実は全然違いますね。なんだかおかしいじゃないですか。先生からもらえる貴重な知識などは無駄になるという気がします。

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thanks you, perhaps we can find a bilingual volunteer to subtitle it.

[@CarmenHarada]

Japanese Calligraphy with Baikei and Seisho Mi English is not native´s but we can try littel by little.

[@BaikeiOrg]

CarmenHarada so kind!

[@Tivalus1]

what kind of length brush are you using in this video? Because, I think I'm using way too small one which probably makes it much harder.

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thanks for watching! length 5 cm width 1 cm

[@nanotektor]

Hi would you please add subtitles in Japanese?

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thank you that is in the works!

[@crestofscribbles8761]

I think my brush must be bad! What is it you are using? Mine stays mushed over with every dab and stroke and loses its point.

[@BaikeiOrg]

yes cheap brushes do that. a good beginner brush is only about $15 but anything cheaper than that will be difficult to use.

[@maccher0ni]

music? :D

[@to.pacheco]

Im having a hard time trying to leave a beautiful raindrop at the end of the horizontal line :( any tips?

[@BaikeiOrg]

Hi Antonio! Stop for a a few seconds and gently push up and to the left (just a few mm). The brush hair position should not change..Try not to drop downward..Good luck!

[@SP21187]

Do you have any classes in Mumbai, India.

[@BaikeiOrg]

Hi Sneha, thanks for watching and thanks for your interest in the online classes. The online course is geared for beginner students dedicated to self study. When signing up Seisho provides students with printable study materials in PDF form which Baikei has written. This includes worksheets corresponding to the school’s KZbin videos. Depending on the frequency of practice, there are 4 options to choose from. Students send in photos of their best work to be examined. Seisho will then correct your mistakes by writing in orange ink on your work and give tips (in Japanese and/or simple English) to help you to improve your writing. Though it is not officially included as part of the course, if students are having difficulty writing, Baikei sensei sometimes films himself correcting students’ works and sends to them. Calligraphy is mostly visual so photos and video prove to be most useful for learning. We hope that helps to explain the system a bit more clearly. Please let us know any other thoughts or concerns you may have about the online school. Here are links to the current online course (which is a bit different) in Japanese and English. www.sei-sho.jp/netcourse/index.html baikei.org/onlinecourse_en.html We expect to to have the English version of the newly designed beginner course ready very soon. I am always available to help answer any questions you may have. Best, Raikei

[@gosan1899]

Can someone recommend a type of ink that does not have such a strong smell (or any smell at all ) as I am very sensitive to strong scent and tend to get sick from it. Additionally, where is the best place to purchase all of the necessary materials ? Thank you for your help.

[@BaikeiOrg]

Pretty much ink has some smell but if you buy in liquid form it will have less smell. Which country are you residing in?

[@gosan1899]

@@BaikeiOrg I'm looking for a place online to buy supplies from, ideally. Because of the pandemic and the risks of going in person to unnecessary places that would be for the best. Location won't be a barrier for buying online anyway. Amazon has some options but based on the reviews (specifically considering the inks) I have mixed feelings on it and am not sure what to buy. If there are any specific shops (even in Japan as there are proxy services that will allow to buy overseas) it would be helpful if someone can recommend it. Thanks

[@BaikeiOrg]

It depends on where you live. Japan has restricted International delivered to certain countries due to the pandemic. We ship supplies overseas but because of Coronavirus oh, they're not allowing tracking on international shipping too much of Europe and USA. You're correct, most items on Amazon are not high quality but they would be good enough for practice

[@gosan1899]

@@BaikeiOrg I'm a total beginner so anything that is suitable for practice would be fine for now. Should you typically open a window or be in a space with good ventilation when using certain ink ? As I mentioned before, my biggest concern is the smell of the ink as I am very sensitive. In addition, I fear that lower quality products will have a higher potential of being difficult to use therefore making the learning process a little more cumbersome... If there are any recommended products can you please mention them ? I'll do my best to look for them... even asking a friend in Japan to retrieve them for me if possible (assuming the products would be located in a store in Japan ) thanks for your help...

[@hectorboy1995]

Where you get the worksheets?

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thanks so much! please email us at [e-mail]

[@TheCoolProfessor]

Where can we get these worksheets?

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thanks..we sell for about $8.50 . Please contact us at [e-mail]

[@juanpabloerazolondono9444]

It's terrible for left-handed like you or like me.

[@mauriciou]

Where I can find these paper templates ?

[@BaikeiOrg]

Hi Mauricio U, thanks for your comment and sorry for the slow reply. You can mail us at [e-mail] for the digital PDF. We charge $10..it helps to support the video uploads^^

[@jasonnguyen9727]

how can I buy the workbook from the US? Are you shipping?

[@BaikeiOrg]

+Jason Nguyen Hi Jason, we actually have a printable PDF available if you are interested. Glad you like the videos!

[@jasonnguyen9727]

Great news, I really like the videos, they are so clear and easy to follow. How can I download the printable pdf?

[@BaikeiOrg]

Sensei charges $10 for the PDF due to the many hours he spent making the worksheets. If you send me an email I can give you all of our info. [e-mail] Thanks for your support!

[@jasonnguyen9727]

Thanks for replying and of course I'm more than happy to pay/donate for this great course, email sent ;)

[@SP21187]

how to get material? any site or i can order it from amazon.jp

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thanks for your interest Sneha. Please send us an email at [e-mail] and we can get you the materials.

[@c.catlover4080]

The guy on the right looks a little bit like Al Pachino when he was younger. =^..^=

[@BaikeiOrg]

hoo-ah! Thanks for the compliment!

[@angiecoers6255]

Where can we purchase the worksheets.

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thank you for your interest in the PDF. Please send us an email via [e-mail]

[@BaikeiOrg]

Sorry we missed your message Angie! Have you reached out to us at [e-mail] ?

[@rishimathur2667]

Why aren't you responding to the gentlemen on the left in fluent Japanese??

[@BaikeiOrg]

good question^^

[@namidem2701]

The guy on the right kept interrupting and went ahead of Sensei. It was so annoying that I could not finish watching till the end.

[@theresawalker460]

Umbrella to me has always been a sign of what i call work man slavery mentality.

[@BaikeiOrg]

interesting!

[@Gigiridgway]

Too much talking

[@IntegrativeMedicine2024]

Annoying music, I stop watching, I can't understand the lesson with this lounge bar music background. Take out the music pls,you ruin the beautiful lesson explanation.

[@BaikeiOrg]

Thanks that is a great suggestion