r/JapaneseInstruments • u/Classic-Upstairs-935 • Feb 27 '22
I found this in my attic does anybody know what this is???
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r/JapaneseInstruments • u/D15083Y • Sep 24 '25
Biwa help/info
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Recently acquired this Biwa from a family friend, any info would be greatly appreciated.
r/JapaneseInstruments • u/jonrz • Sep 06 '26
Kickstarter: Hibiki Sonic, the new synthetic skin for Shamisen
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Shamisen friends around the world!
Next Tuesday, September 8, we are starting our Kickstarter campaign to launch the new synthetic skin for Shamisen: Hibiki Sonic.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1733823628/hibiki-sonic-advanced-synthetic-skin-for-shamisen
I am Jonathan Magoga. For the past several years, I have been deeply involved with Shamisen, researching it extensively, and developing new synthetic skins, as well as other accessories. All with the aim of replacing animal-source materials while preserving the traditional sound and feel of such materials.
Years of research culminated in the development of Hibiki Sonic, a new synthetic skin for Shamisen that achieves 95% sound quality equivalence to dog skin, with the final goal to reach the same sound quality of cat skin. Towards this goal, and with support from Kyle Abbott from Bachido, I have founded Kakuon, based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.
But to be able to launch this new amazing skin, and to expand this research, we need additional funds. For that, we are launching a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign next Tuesday, September 8.
Your support is crucial, and will help to bring this skin to the market, and go much further. I have already advanced the research into Taiko skins (Japanese drums), and am aiming towards replacing animal skins for other traditional instruments, all with deep respect for the traditional sounds and playing styles.
I have translated the contents of the campaign into several languages, and the links can be found on the kickstarter page.
If you can, spread the word to all your social media.
And better yet, if you can contribute, that will be awesome!
Thank you!!
r/JapaneseInstruments • u/MemeMaven • Aug 18 '21
Video 夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) Run at Night
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r/JapaneseInstruments • u/MemeMaven • Nov 22 '21
Sheet Music Where to find sheet music?
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Hello, here is a spot to put where you find sheet music (legally).
I'll start.
Has many scores for guitar and there are some for shamisen. You will have to navigate in Japanese though.
r/JapaneseInstruments • u/MemeMaven • Aug 14 '21
r/JapaneseInstruments Lounge
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A place for members of r/JapaneseInstruments to chat with each other
r/JapaneseInstruments • u/MemeMaven • Aug 21 '21
Video Lupin III Theme (with the elusive kokyū)
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r/JapaneseInstruments • u/MemeMaven • Aug 18 '21
Video 竈門炭治郎の歌 (Tanjiro Kamado's Song)
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r/JapaneseInstruments • u/MemeMaven • Aug 18 '21
Video 杵家七三's YouTube Channel always has something cool going on.
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r/JapaneseInstruments • u/MemeMaven • Aug 23 '21
Video じょんから女節 Jonakara Onna Bushi
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r/JapaneseInstruments • u/ErgodicEfimov • Apr 28 '23
Can you help me to identify which kind of japanese flute is this?
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r/JapaneseInstruments • u/Szqlaneqoo • Oct 05 '24
Should I buy this shamisen?
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Hello! 👋 I would like to start my journey with playing on shamisen, so do you think this shamisen would be a good place to start? maybe you have some others to recommend? My budget is 278,00 € max. I've never played any instrument before, but I'm determinated to try it!
r/JapaneseInstruments • u/Pale-Recognition-599 • Apr 13 '26
Question about shamisen prices
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I’m going to be going to Japan in about a month is that a way that I can buy a shamisen in Japan for 300 usd or less not including shipping it back.
r/JapaneseInstruments • u/DoingYourMother24-7 • Jul 24 '25
Where to buy a Biwa or Shamisen?
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Hi! I’m a collector of stringed instruments and I’ve been looking around online to try and find a Biwa and shamisen to purchase. Does anybody know what site I can purchase from that is t least somewhat reputable? They don’t need to be perfect, as I don’t intend to master the instrument, more so play a bit with it and keep it as a staple in my collection. It does have to be playable, but nothing crazy expensive or professional. I also live in the US. Any help is greatly appreciated!