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Japanese instruments - Sanshin
By Muza-chan on Nov 3, 2009 | In Did you know... | 10 feedbacks »
The first time I heard a sanshin, I was in the park behind the Tokyo Metropolitan Building, where a boy and a girl were practicing together.

I loved the sound, and I understood why it is said to have healing powers…
Similar to the more famous Shamisen but with a smaller neck and body, the sanshin is an instrument with 3 strings, derived from sanxian, a Chinese instrument that have come to Okinawa during the 14th century.
The body is covered in either habu or python skin and the neck is made from a black tree.
It was initially used only by nobles, but in time it became popular and several centuries later, the sanshin spread and became a popular Japanese instrument.
Here are some recordings with old Okinawan music, accompanied by the sanshin:
Music Junctions - Capitolul 2
By Muza-chan on Jan 22, 2008 | In Music | 3 feedbacks »
Chitose Hajime s-a născut în Okinawa şi cântă într-un stil specific al acestei regiuni, numit shimauta. La îndemnul mamei sale, a învăţat să cânte la shamisen, un instrument tradiţional cu coarde, folosit în piesele kabuki. S-a spus că o voce ca a ei apare odată la un secol.
Melodia cu care a devenit cunoscută se numeşte Wadatsumi no Ki.












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