Shamisen....

[craftsman]

Hello folks,

Heres a nice distraction. A young chap playing the three stringed (obviously fretless!) Shamisen.
I must admit to knowing nothing of the instrument before, but it seems that patricks 'signature' of thumb striking the head has been refined with a stick (or group of sticks)

Nice

Now thats what I call a proper set of tuning pegs!...Dont stick that in your ear.

uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qWJrMA3zJ5o&feature=rec-fresh

[hosea]

Go go Japanese banjo!

Cool post Craftsman. I found this link to be worth a look if you're intrigued by the Shamisen.

www.itchu.com/e/e_shamisen_sound.html


Hosea

[craftsman]

Nice link Hosea..
Enjoyed that virtual shamisen.


Andrew