I am half Okinawan and have only visited once. Most of my family lives on Ishigaki and this was really interesting to me. I grew up listening to Okinawan folk music with my family even though I don't speak the language. I am working on learning it though. The sound of the sanshin brings back great memories from my childhood and my trip to Yaeyama a few years back. Thank you.
Nakamine-san is one of the leading up-and-coming sanshin Craftsman of Okinawa, and probably has a several-years-long waiting list. Unless you have a personal connection, speak Japanese, and have a budget of at least 1 or 2 thousand dollars... you will probably never be able to get a sanshin from him, nor most of the unionized sanshin craftsmen. And at the price of decent woods, you do not want to get one from a non-union Craftsman. Sanshin pricing is 95% based on the wood (and lacquers) used. The Sanshin that the British guy was shown in the workshop is Ryukyu Ebony- the rarest and highest quality of woods- and purchased directly- it would probably cost between 400,000 and 600,000 YEN. (4 and 6 thousand US dollars). If you are a beginner, your best bet is getting a cheap intro instrument, from one of many foreign mass-producers out there (made of Oak or similar wood, costing $150-$500 USD).
He thinks it is easy but it is not. Many students have taken years to learn and sing the technique of Okinawan sanshin playing. Unlike the American version of the banjo the sanshin has no frets.
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The US American voice-over at the start is incorrect, but the English guy in the video says it correctly. The 'O' should be short like in hot, pot. Not a long OWW sound. "Oki nawa" rhymes with "hocky nawa" is correct, just drop the h.
i guess its ok for you to visit and appreciate but why not stay home and learn how to play the guitar. let the Okinawan's share their beautiful culture by themselves not some shallow demeaning version outsider's version. thanks : )
I am half Okinawan and have only visited once. Most of my family lives on Ishigaki and this was really interesting to me. I grew up listening to Okinawan folk music with my family even though I don't speak the language. I am working on learning it though. The sound of the sanshin brings back great memories from my childhood and my trip to Yaeyama a few years back. Thank you.
Really haha. My grandfather is from ishigaki island also. That's where my mothers maiden name Ohama is from
Still playing. Thanks for sharing. Gary Williams
I saw this Channel first time. it's awesome!
I'd like as people as possible to watch this channel and to know about Sanshin and Okinawan culture.
俺もニシキヘビ皮の三線持ってるけど自分でも三線を造ってみたいと思う
I'm already sad because there is only one episode left! :'-)
3-5 years... Beginnin to think the sanshin construction classes they had us go through on the retreat weren't quite authentic.
なかみねさんのお父さんには、生前とてもお世話になりました。仕事、ついでくれてありがとう。
Kazuya Gibooooooooooo
I think "Kokutan" here means Ebony, not Charcoal. The chinese character is 黒檀.
Kanji* :)
Even thought Kanji and Chinese Characters are the same, but with a little difference.
Though*
very interesting :)
How would I get in touch with the owner of the sanshin workshop to purchase a sanshin?
Nakamine-san is one of the leading up-and-coming sanshin Craftsman of Okinawa, and probably has a several-years-long waiting list. Unless you have a personal connection, speak Japanese, and have a budget of at least 1 or 2 thousand dollars... you will probably never be able to get a sanshin from him, nor most of the unionized sanshin craftsmen. And at the price of decent woods, you do not want to get one from a non-union Craftsman. Sanshin pricing is 95% based on the wood (and lacquers) used. The Sanshin that the British guy was shown in the workshop is Ryukyu Ebony- the rarest and highest quality of woods- and purchased directly- it would probably cost between 400,000 and 600,000 YEN. (4 and 6 thousand US dollars). If you are a beginner, your best bet is getting a cheap intro instrument, from one of many foreign mass-producers out there (made of Oak or similar wood, costing $150-$500 USD).
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4:17安里屋ユンタだな
He thinks it is easy but it is not. Many students have taken years to learn and sing the technique of Okinawan sanshin playing. Unlike the American version of the banjo the sanshin has no frets.
Some banjos are fretless and they are equally as hard to play if not harder
Why doesn't the have more dislikes.
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Just a note, in Florida they have tremendous problem with boa constructor. You need this snake skin to make your Instrument, so why don’t you call the department of wildlife in Florida to buy these snake skin,it’s a win, win situation,you get the snake skin and people in Florida gets paid. Note from friend In Clear Spring,Md.👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
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The first thing he should learn is how to properly pronounce Okinawa and sanshin.
The US American voice-over at the start is incorrect, but the English guy in the video says it correctly. The 'O' should be short like in hot, pot. Not a long OWW sound.
"Oki nawa" rhymes with "hocky nawa" is correct, just drop the h.
i guess its ok for you to visit and appreciate but why not stay home and learn how to play the guitar. let the Okinawan's share their beautiful culture by themselves not some shallow demeaning version outsider's version. thanks : )
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Thank you for speaking truth.
Ah, cultural appropriation much?... Now you're an expert!? (He literally sAid that). As one of Okinawan decent, This video really bummed me out.
The narrator needs to improve in pronouncing Okinawa, it's bad,
So fake