Sakura pt 1 | Play Along on Shamisen | slow tempo

[@caledonianelixir4702]

Nice one. I'm a shamisen player in Scotland and as you can imagine there aren't any tutors here. These youtube videos have helped provide me with understanding technique and tempo

[@ShamisenZentrale]

Oh, thank you! I'm planning to focus more on technical tips and such this year! Let me know if you have any specific questions - I'm always happy to get input :) Happy New Year!

[@caledonianelixir4702]

@@ShamisenZentrale happy new year. Could you create a video playing Kase no Yakko Odori slow tempo

[@ShamisenZentrale]

@@caledonianelixir4702 that's a nice song! Good idea, I shall put it on my list! Thanks for the feedback!

[@a4san99]

Just discovered you ahaha. This is quite helpful with just simply playing along. This is actually how I learned koto my first round so I am looking forward to learning shamisen!

[@ShamisenZentrale]

Nice! I'm glad it helps! I'm trying to make more beginner-friendly content soon :)

[@doekebruinberg3366]

Thanks for the great video its been a big help for me 😊

[@ShamisenZentrale]

You're very welcome! Thank you for the feedback 😊

[@pixelolson6744]

A little late to reply, a banjo player in the U.S. I've found that shamisen tuning translated to banjo (gDGDD) sounds very nice, looking forward to learning more songs from you!

[@laylavladi]

Thank you 😭❤️❤️

[@shandelrey08]

What kind of shamisen do you play?

[@laylavladi]

@@shandelrey08 sadly I don’t have one yet but I’m trying to get one soon! I want to learn it

[@shandelrey08]

@@laylavladi Oh, Okay!

[@caledonianelixir4702]

do you a video of you playing torajosama

[@Barkeeper2023]

moin moin die CGC ist Welche C3,oder C4

[@ShamisenZentrale]

Dicke Saite C3, mittlere Saite G3, dünne Saite C4 😃

[@MsSbarnett]

Is there the music written down anywhere?

[@ShamisenZentrale]

Hi Susan, check the link in the description for the Bachido Course on Sakura with notation and instructions :)

[@Tequila15]

Can you do it more??🤗

[@ShamisenZentrale]

Thank you! Yes, I am working on more play along videos :) There's so many fun songs to play :)

[@Andrew.96]

Megitsune!

[@Taka-Musics-Labo]

Why black skin?

[@ShamisenZentrale]

I crafted the neck and body from maple which is very pale in color. The fingerboard is ebony, and there's rosewood tips at the head. So the black skin just made a very beautiful contrast!

[@Taka-Musics-Labo]

​@ShamisenZentrale Thank you so much for your detailed explanation. But I think you don't explain about the black skin. You explain only about the material of the neck, the fingerboard, and body.

[@ShamisenZentrale]

@@Taka-Musics-Labo I see, I misunderstood your question. It's synthetic skin called "Hibiki" - it's very durable and has a strong and full sound.

[@Taka-Musics-Labo]

@@ShamisenZentrale Now, I got that very well. Thank you so much for the explanation.

[@Taka-Musics-Labo]

@@ShamisenZentrale By the way, do you speak and write Japanese (language)?