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In the world of Japanese traditional instruments, there is a practice of paying a tribute. A tribute is the money that a disciple pays to their master. In the world of Japanese traditional instruments, it is common to receive direct instruction from the master, and the tribute is paid to show gratitude for their guidance. However, the amount of the…

Japanese traditional instruments include wadaiko, wagakki, shakuhachi, and shamisen. However, after World War II, playing Japanese traditional instruments became less common in Japan. One reason for this was that Western music was emphasized in post-war music education. Another reason was that there was a shortage of people who could play Japanese traditional instruments in post-war Japan. On the other hand,…

The world is full of various musical instruments. Some of these instruments are indigenous to a country or have a long history of being played in that country. In Japan, those traditional instruments are called “Wagakki. Examples include wadaiko, koto, shakuhachi, and shamisen. In this article, we will take a small peek into the long history of wagakki instruments. It…

Do you have money? I don’t. I’m struggling with the rising cost of living every day. However, hobbies are essential for daily life. I’ve recently become interested in Japanese traditional instruments. But I don’t have the money to buy expensive instruments or take expensive lessons. For those who are in such a situation, I will tell you how to start…

This article describes traditional Japanese musical instruments (wagakki) . Japanese musical instruments occupy an important place in Japanese music, which has a long history. In this article, we will look at the characteristics of some particularly popular instruments. Koto: A stringed instrument with 13 strings. It is played by placing a pick-like object called a “nail” on the finger. Shakuhachi:…