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. --- SHAMIBOY REPLACEMENT (full set with plectrum!): Hear it in action: 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! -- 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] Shamisen Playlist And here it is, the doorway to a brand new adventure just for us... The Tokyo Lens Patreon Adventure: Come hang out on Instagram! Let’s be Twitter buddies!: *******THE TOKYO LENS PRINTS AND MORE******* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE GEAR I USE [2019 Updated] All my favorites in one place for you! ------------------------ The Tokyo Lens Editing Beast: Filmed on this: With this lens. And this thing: And this Mic: This Filter Helps: Never had trouble with this memory card: Always with this drone: The DSLR Gimbal: Smartphone Gimbal: Audio/Podcast on This: ------------------------- SUBTITLE SUBMISSIONS Have you joined the PODCAST family yet?: The Tokyo Lens Podcast RSS Feed: