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asoviva34’s cover of Jack Johnson’s “Flake”
One way to get our attention is to send us a video of your playing a sanshin (check) and a very big plus is to play a song from an artist we’re big fans of here (check). So without further ado, here’s asoviva34 playing his sanshin arrangement of Jack Johnson’s “Flake.” Interestingly enough, asoviva34’s homepage…
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One-of-a-kind gold sanshin (yes, it’s real)
Are you a sanshin collector with ¥1,260,000 (about US $14,000) lying around? Then, you’re in luck! Buy a one-of-a-kind gold sanshin. Yes, I kid you not and if you do buy it, make sure not to skimp on shipping. Me? Put an Apple sticker on a sanshin and I’m a happy camper. 😛 (Via @kyankyankyan.)
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March 4th means Happy Sanshin Day!
And whaddaya know, there’s even a website for Sanshin Day too. Well, the bad part is that the special day has already passed in Okinawa but we can still celebrate in our neck of the woods. Now let’s get our sanshin tuned and get playing!
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Video: Chicago Okinawa Kenjinkai’s sanshin practice
Tom Corrao shares a video of a practice session by the members of the Chicago Okinawa Kenjinkai headed by instructor, June Cabel. Love it Tom! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Introducing okinawa-sanshin.net’s kunkunshi database
Upon hearing of okinawa-sanshin.net’s kunkunshi database my first thought was “cool, there’s finally a website that makes available kunkunshi for all to enjoy.” But, alas, the website is actually a database for existing kunkunshi books. Still, it’s a great way to search for a song to find out which kunkunshi book it’s in to save…
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App Review: Sanshin (三線) for iPhone and iPod touch
Following our introduction of two virtual sanshin iPhone/iPod touch apps on the 20th and our review of the iSanshin app from Pawana LLC earlier today, we continue with Sanshin (三線) from Crimson Technology. Crimson Technology’s Sanshin app is currently at version 1.1 and sells for U.S. $1.99. (iTunes Link) It’s nearest (or only at the…
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App Review: iSanshin (i三線) for iPhone & iPod touch
We introduced two iPhone/iPod touch apps on December 20, 2009, and both developers were kind enough to provide us with a demo of their app. The first app we’re going to look at is called iSanshin (i三線) from Pawana LLC. iSanshin sells for U.S. $1.99 and is currently at version 1.1. (iTunes Link) Upon launching…
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[Updated] Introducing two sanshin apps for your iPhone or iPod touch
We’re big Mac fans here and there’s always an iPhone within reach but we don’t always carry a sanshin with us. (Duh?) Well, anyhoo, if you own an iPhone or iPod touch you’re in luck with two apps to keep you entertained for those times when you’re without sanshin. Both apps are U.S. $1.99 and…
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Web: SimpleSanshin.org starts a sanshin forum
If you’ve ever had a question about the sanshin now you have an outlet in the form of SimpleSanshin.org’s new forum. Discuss away! Also check out Simple Sanshin Source for a lot of great info on playing the sanshin. (Via Simple Sanshin Source.)
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And this, my friends, is what the Web is all about
Visit YouTube user tauezato‘s “Pops Sanshin Class” channel to view more videos like this (the song is BEGIN’s “Shimanchu nu Takara”). It’s a great way to learn songs since he shoots a closeup of his fingering on the sanshin. Couple this with Taruu’s Shimauta Majime na Kenkyuu blog for lyrics to Okinawan songs are you’re…
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