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  1. So, I'm learning the . And today a group of us sang and played at the graduation ceremony where we accompanied the traditional dancers with Kajadefu.

    This is from the ceremony livestream; not sure for how long this link will work:

    youtube.com/live/u8uZqXTm_rA?s

  2. So, I'm learning the #sanshin . And today a group of us sang and played at the #OIST graduation ceremony where we accompanied the traditional dancers with Kajadefu.

    This is from the ceremony livestream; not sure for how long this link will work:

    youtube.com/live/u8uZqXTm_rA?s

  3. Today is Sanshin no Hi - Sanshin day! There's live events, the local radio is playing sanshin music, and even our emergency broadcast system is joining in. And if you've been thinking of getting a sanshin, many places have big discounts this week.

    Why today? Because today is March 4 - 3/4. Which is pronounced "san" and "shin".

    What *is* a sanshin? Look below!
    youtu.be/sNNkt6r1cfY?feature=s

     

  4. Today is Sanshin no Hi - Sanshin day! There's live events, the local radio is playing sanshin music, and even our emergency broadcast system is joining in. And if you've been thinking of getting a sanshin, many places have big discounts this week.

    Why today? Because today is March 4 - 3/4. Which is pronounced "san" and "shin".

    What *is* a sanshin? Look below!
    youtu.be/sNNkt6r1cfY?feature=s

    #三線 #沖縄 #okinawa #sanshin

  5. We played in front of an audience for the first time yesterday. And, well, there's room for improvement... But it was fun!

    Our teacher had a workshop for a group of university students, and we helped out. We played three songs as examples of the types of music usually played on the sanshin.

    But, the students *also* learned how to play Twinkle Little Star on the sanshin, and that was great! They loved actually playing a real instrument, and it was a blast helping them!

  6. We played #sanshin in front of an audience for the first time yesterday. And, well, there's room for improvement... But it was fun!

    Our teacher had a workshop for a group of university students, and we helped out. We played three songs as examples of the types of music usually played on the sanshin.

    But, the students *also* learned how to play Twinkle Little Star on the sanshin, and that was great! They loved actually playing a real instrument, and it was a blast helping them!

  7. I got a new "ti-ga-" (body belt) for my . It's a traditional textile from , handwoven on Ishigaki. An instrument that looks better also plays better!

    The standard belt on the left, the minsah belt on the right.

  8. I got a new "ti-ga-" (body belt) for my #sanshin . It's a traditional #Minsah textile from #yaeyama , handwoven on Ishigaki. An instrument that looks better also plays better!

    The standard belt on the left, the minsah belt on the right.

    #Okinawa #music #crafts #沖縄 #三線

  9. 6 is due to pass over main island on Monday and Tuesday.

    Now, typhoons aren't exactly rare - we have a couple every year - but this one is likely to pass right over us. And I mean right over - the current prediction puts the path centerline right on top over our home.

    It will be fine. Buildings and infrastructure is all built with typhoons in mind. But I foresee a couple of days spent indoors, watching the storm, practicing the and going through my Steam library.

  10. #Typhoon 6 is due to pass over #Okinawa main island on Monday and Tuesday.

    Now, typhoons aren't exactly rare - we have a couple every year - but this one is likely to pass right over us. And I mean right over - the current prediction puts the path centerline right on top over our home.

    It will be fine. Buildings and infrastructure is all built with typhoons in mind. But I foresee a couple of days spent indoors, watching the storm, practicing the #Sanshin and going through my Steam library.

  11. We're having a today. My workplace is closed for the day, and you don't want to go outside if you can avoid it.

    Some quality time with my and my is in my near future, I suspect. Life could certainly be worse.

  12. We're having a #typhoon today. My workplace #OIST is closed for the day, and you don't want to go outside if you can avoid it.

    Some quality time with my #sanshin and my #SteamDeck is in my near future, I suspect. Life could certainly be worse.

  13. I got myself a ! I've been playing for some years, and when my workplace offered an introduction class I figured it's time to learn the signature instrument of .

  14. I got myself a #sanshin ! I've been playing #ukulele for some years, and when my workplace #OIST offered an introduction class I figured it's time to learn the signature instrument of #Okinawa .

    #三線 #沖縄

  15. #Introduction for a new server!

    I'm Paul (he/him). I've lived in six countries but am now at home in Rotherhithe, London #SE16

    I work on software in #Ruby for a job.

    I play #bass #guitar #sanshin #三線 (w/ London Okinawa Sanshinkai) #shamisen #三味線 #ukulele #synth etc.

    I make #SynthDIY #electronics #3Dprinting #eurorack.

    I speak a few languages, in decreasing order of competence: #日本語 #Français #Deutsch #Gaeilge #Gàidhlig #Español #Türkçe

    I'll post some recent projects in this thread.

  16. #Introduction for a new server!

    I'm Paul (he/him). I've lived in six countries but am now at home in Rotherhithe, London #SE16

    I work on software in #Ruby for a job.

    I play #bass #guitar #sanshin #三線 (w/ London Okinawa Sanshinkai) #shamisen #三味線 #ukulele #synth etc.

    I make #SynthDIY #electronics #3Dprinting #eurorack.

    I speak a few languages, in decreasing order of competence: #日本語 #Français #Deutsch #Gaeilge #Gàidhlig #Español #Türkçe

    I'll post some recent projects in this thread.