Bonsai Exhibition

We were lucky to enjoy another warm and sunny day at this year’s Bonsai Exhibition in Troon. Our group performed a selection of Japanese music with shamisen and koto. We had spent time preparing a range of pieces especially for the event including traditional songs and folk songs. It was great fun performing together and sharing the sound of traditional Japanese instruments with everyone who came along.

♪How to hold a shamisen


① Put Shamisen in front of your knee, then hold "NEO" with right hand. And with left hand you hold Shamisen up by joint on your palm.

② Put the BODY on right knee, at this point leaving a gap of a fist between BODY and your hip.

③ Set an angle where you can see all strings. The height of the NECK, the second rolling peg is in parallel with your eyes.

④ Then place your arm on the BODY lightly. How lightly is like when you release from your grip, you can hold your Shamisen useing just your right arm.