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ezFolk Forums > Local Music > Students Looking for Teachers > Any Tsugaru Shamisen Teachers in the New York City area? |
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| Any Tsugaru Shamisen Teachers in the New York City area? | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Thu May 1st, 2008 02:26 am |
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Comment removed by author Last edited on Mon Apr 6th, 2009 09:22 pm by AllenZ ____________________ To hell with circumstances. I create opportunities. "You're lucky Buddhism teaches freedom from desire, because I've got the desire to kick your ass!" 【温故知新】 「古きを尋ねて、新しきを知る」 |
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| Posted: Thu May 1st, 2008 03:41 am |
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Yeah, I think its Agatsumo playing that score. No lessons this week. They only meet three times a month, but I have been practicing every day. Yes, I brought the young player to the forum. We need to start our east coast Tsugaru Shamisen coalition.
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| Posted: Thu May 1st, 2008 03:52 am |
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Comment removed by author Last edited on Mon Apr 6th, 2009 09:22 pm by AllenZ ____________________ To hell with circumstances. I create opportunities. "You're lucky Buddhism teaches freedom from desire, because I've got the desire to kick your ass!" 【温故知新】 「古きを尋ねて、新しきを知る」 |
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| Posted: Sat May 3rd, 2008 08:15 pm |
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Hey, rule of thumb; prices reflect the esthetics of the bekko as much as the quality/durability. Remember that the real bekko bachi are made from a natural material so no two are the same. Even the most expensive of bachi will chip and break if not used properly, and that this is particularly true with the "heavier" tsugaru playing style. And I suppose this is more likely to happen as a beginner. no matter who you buy from, you should stick to a plastic/wooden bachi until you develop your playing style to the point where you're less likely to break the bachi. The cheapest ones are not real bekko, but "bekko-fuu The only thing I really know about the quality of bekko is that the more black or dark spots there are, the poorer the quality and the more easily they chip. (more expensive ones at the top of the page use natural materials instead of plastic)
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| Posted: Sun May 4th, 2008 08:14 am |
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Comment removed by author Last edited on Mon Apr 6th, 2009 09:23 pm by AllenZ ____________________ To hell with circumstances. I create opportunities. "You're lucky Buddhism teaches freedom from desire, because I've got the desire to kick your ass!" 【温故知新】 「古きを尋ねて、新しきを知る」 |
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| Posted: Mon May 5th, 2008 09:31 pm |
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ok will do. I also got my books in the mail. Great find man! I think i will start with Ringo Bushi. Man I can tell the fake skin isn't so nice, it make the notes have this weird ring. Oh well practice practice
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| Posted: Mon May 5th, 2008 10:04 pm |
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Comment removed by author Last edited on Mon Apr 6th, 2009 09:23 pm by AllenZ ____________________ To hell with circumstances. I create opportunities. "You're lucky Buddhism teaches freedom from desire, because I've got the desire to kick your ass!" 【温故知新】 「古きを尋ねて、新しきを知る」 |
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| Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 01:30 am |
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Gotcha. I’m clueless when it comes to these strings. I don't even know what gauge my strings are. I'm used to big steel Bass strings. I can keep my Bass strings on for years. I have had the same ones on for three years, and they sound great. Only problem with the BIG book is that it's in kanji so I have no idea what song is what. Well I can listen to the cd and try to see if I can remember the name. I never really notice much difference with my Azumi Sawari on or off.
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| Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 01:46 am |
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Comment removed by author Last edited on Mon Apr 6th, 2009 09:23 pm by AllenZ ____________________ To hell with circumstances. I create opportunities. "You're lucky Buddhism teaches freedom from desire, because I've got the desire to kick your ass!" 【温故知新】 「古きを尋ねて、新しきを知る」 |
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| Posted: Mon May 12th, 2008 08:36 pm |
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Comment removed by author Last edited on Mon Apr 6th, 2009 09:23 pm by AllenZ ____________________ To hell with circumstances. I create opportunities. "You're lucky Buddhism teaches freedom from desire, because I've got the desire to kick your ass!" 【温故知新】 「古きを尋ねて、新しきを知る」 |
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| Posted: Mon May 12th, 2008 09:56 pm |
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Kool man! Ill let you know if i can make it this weekend.. Yes, I believe I remember them so I should be able to pick it up.
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| Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 05:52 pm |
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I just had another lesson today. I’m getting the songs down; the hardest part is the form. The Nagauta posture is the most difficult for me. I guess it doesn't help me (America gin) have a Tsugaru style. Their shamisens are much smaller thus making it easier for them to posture. I am a fan of the Tsugaru guys sitting on chairs ha-ha. Although, I do admire the flexibility of the Nagauta players.
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| Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 07:03 pm |
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Comment removed by author Attachment: 908.jpg (Downloaded 49 times) Last edited on Mon Apr 6th, 2009 09:24 pm by AllenZ ____________________ To hell with circumstances. I create opportunities. "You're lucky Buddhism teaches freedom from desire, because I've got the desire to kick your ass!" 【温故知新】 「古きを尋ねて、新しきを知る」 |
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| Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 08:16 pm |
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lAllenZ wrote: Ah.... you mean the kneeling 正座 (Seiza) position.... Your're not alone, not even Japanese people like sitting that way, since it tends to give people leg cramp. Looks nice. Although I don't think Mariko would like me bringing that in haha. I’m getting used to the seiza position. It's the shamisen form while in seiza that is difficult. Plus Tsugaru shamisen ha the rubber grip in a different part of the body. She only uses a thin strip not the whole sheet, and the shamisen has to be close to the knee. It's just something I have to get used to. Attachment: shamisen.jpg (Downloaded 49 times)
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| Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 08:17 pm |
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VS Attachment: 180px-ShamisenBuskerPittStreetSydney.JPG (Downloaded 49 times)
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| Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 11:01 pm |
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Comment removed by author Last edited on Mon Apr 6th, 2009 09:24 pm by AllenZ ____________________ To hell with circumstances. I create opportunities. "You're lucky Buddhism teaches freedom from desire, because I've got the desire to kick your ass!" 【温故知新】 「古きを尋ねて、新しきを知る」 |
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| Posted: Thu May 15th, 2008 12:31 am |
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Yeah I get a cushion and a mat. I remember Mariko saying that Tsugaru is played by beggars and blind monks. This is why she keeps trying to get me to convert....NEVER!!!!
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| Posted: Thu May 15th, 2008 12:38 am |
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Comment removed by author Last edited on Mon Apr 6th, 2009 09:24 pm by AllenZ ____________________ To hell with circumstances. I create opportunities. "You're lucky Buddhism teaches freedom from desire, because I've got the desire to kick your ass!" 【温故知新】 「古きを尋ねて、新しきを知る」 |
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| Posted: Mon May 19th, 2008 01:39 pm |
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Hi, I am from Asutralia, and I know this is kind fo random for me to ask, but did you guys by any chance buy your "Tsugaru Shamisen" online? or a store? I would like it if you could reply... I am found of the "Shamisen" and looking around to buy one... and if you guys got yours on the internet, would you by any chance still have the link to the online store? much appreciated ^_^ looking forward to your guys comments back to me.
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| Posted: Mon May 19th, 2008 03:27 pm |
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Yeah it was a long hard road to get one. Lots of translating from Japanese and most places do not ship out of Japan. If you are truly interested in learning the Tsugaru, I have one that's a month old for sale. It is great for beginners with all the necessary accessories to get you started. Let me know and I will post a picture for you.
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