Shamisen Japanese Guitar Workshop

Name: Shamisen Japanese Guitar Workshop
Brand: True Japan Tours
SKU: d3e5c904-3466-476e-820f-f788c9e91a8a

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Summary

This program explores the intriguing world of traditional Japanese music through the shamisen, one of the most distinctive instruments in Japanese culture. In this experience, you will learn from a nationally-accredited instructor how to play the tsugaru shamisen, a three-stringed musical instrument not disimilar to a guitar. Characterized by its thick strings and neck, it is played by plucking the strings with a wide, heavy plectrum to create the graceful variety of strong and delicate sounds found in much of Japan's folk music. After the lesson, you will then have the unique opportunity to experience the Okinawan shamisen, the jabisen. This is a banjo-like instrument with a long ancient past and unique sound.

Tour info

Duration

1 hour

Why take this tour?

Explore the intriguing world of traditional Japanese music with the shamisen. Discover how one of the most distinctive sounds in Japanese culture is produced, and learn the basic steps to playing a tsuguru shamisen, a three-stringed musical instrument not disimilar to a guitar. After, participants have the unique opportunity to experience the Okinawa shamisen (jabisen), an instrument with an ancient past often likened to a banjo.

What’s included?

Nationally-accredited bilingual instructor
Use of Shamisen Instrument
Private transportation
Pick-up / Drop-off services

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 1h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

True Japan Tours

About operator:

We are a Japan-based travel company who specialize in providing the very best of bilingual tour guides. As of 2019, we now have our state-of-the-art Grand TJT experiences room, where guests can experience everything from sushi making to tea ceremony - all only 1 minute's walk from Tokyo Tower! Join us & experience the "true" heart of Japan!