Characteristics Of Each String Ultimate Break Down | Tsugaru Jongara Bushi -- 糸の特徴 | まとめ (Patreon)

In this video, Kyokubiki of Tsugaru Jongara Bushi is played as the base, explaining the characteristics of Tsugaru Shamisen strings. Even those who are already practicing playing Kyokubiki may find hidden hints for bringing your level to the next level, so we hope everyone watches this to improve your playing. It can also serve as a reference for practicing at the Rokudan or for ensemble pieces, so please make use of it in your current practice.

[Kyokubiki Lessons]

Part 1: https://bit.ly/472UdiZ

Part 2: https://bit.ly/4d6hrJ2

Part 3: https://bit.ly/4b714dA

Part 4: https://bit.ly/4b5jtqO

Part 5: https://bit.ly/3wdsT4O

Part 6: https://bit.ly/44gQ8b2

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この動画では、津軽じょんがら節の曲弾きをベースに津軽三味線の糸の特徴について説明しています。曲弾きをすでに練習している人は改めて見てもらうとレベルアップのヒントが隠れているかもしれませんよ！六段や合奏曲の練習の参考にもなりますので、ぜひ全ての人に見てほしいです。今練習している曲にそれぞれ生かしてください。

【曲弾きレッスン動画】

Part 1: https://bit.ly/472UdiZ

Part 2: https://bit.ly/4d6hrJ2

Part 3: https://bit.ly/4b714dA

Part 4: https://bit.ly/4b5jtqO

Part 5: https://bit.ly/3wdsT4O

Part 6: https://bit.ly/44gQ8b2

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Vocabulary List

Tataki - to strike a string and shamisen body with bachi to produce sound

Kawa - the ‘skinned’ part of the shamisen’s main body that is struck with Bachi

Tsubo - positions on Sao (shamisen neck) that indicate where to hold strings with the string-hand fingers to determine musical scale of sound

Sao - the Shamisen neck which you hold with your left hand

Bachizuke - to create rhythm by using Maebachi and Ushirobachi

Oshibachi - to slide/push bachi across two strings next to each other, for example from the 1st to 2nd string or the 2nd to 3rd string to produce sound

Hajiki - to pull off a string with index/ring finger of your string-hand to produce sound 

Sukui -  producing sound through upstroke of the bachi

Sawari - the section on the upper part of the shamisen neck just below the kami-goma (the 1st string) that is raised or lowered in order to create a buzzing noise that brings out the true Tsugaru sound. Tsugaru Shamisen has a screw called Azuma Zawari (Sawari). Note: some cheaper Tsugaru Shamisen may not have a Sawari

Nezumi - a technique to play the shamisen with a clear small sound volume by touching Koma with your right pinky finger

叩き（たたき） - バチで糸と皮を叩くようにして音を出すこと

皮（かわ）- 三味線の胴に張られている白い部分。動物性の本皮と合皮がある

ツボ - 音程を決めるために左手の指で弦を押さえる棹(さお) の場所のこと。１~２０まである

棹（さお）- 三味線の左手で指を押さえるネックの部分

バチ付け - 前撥・後ろ撥を使ってリズムを出すこと

押し撥 （おしばち） - １の糸から２の糸、または２の糸から３の糸というように、隣り合わせいる糸から糸へバチをスライドさせて音を出すこと

はじき - 左手の人差し指や薬指でで糸を弾いて音を出すこと

スクイ - おろしたバチを糸の下から上に向かってすくい上げて音を出すこと

サワリ - 三味線の棹の上部裏側に付いているネジのこと。サワリを使うと「ビーン」という三味線独特の音の響きを追加させることができる

音澄（ねずみ） - 右手の小指を駒につけて音を鎮める奏法