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Yutaka Oyama, 3rd generation Tsugaru shamisen player and participated in Arashi’s tour fascinates with the breadth of his shamisen repertoire

2024.10.9

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Just having Japanese culture in our daily lives enriches us.

Celeina:Mr.Oyama, you also hold shamisen classes.

Oyama:We have a variety of people coming to our classes, from children to the elderly.

Takano: How long does it take to learn to play the shamisen after starting from the very beginning?

Oyama:The pace differs from person to person, but first-timers tend to progress more quickly than you might expect because they don’t have any strange habits.

Takano: What about people who play other instruments such as guitar?

Oyama:They absorb the music quickly at first, but the angle of their wrists is inevitably different. You need to start by eliminating that habit.

Celeina:This may be a strange question, but how many decades does it take to reach the level you just played, Mr. Koyama?

Oyama:No, no. There are people who are active in competitions within six months of starting for the first time, so it varies.

Takano: For those who want to start something new, the shamisen might be a good choice. Koyama-san’s live concert information, etc. is posted on SNS, so please check it out.

Oyama:I think just having Japanese culture in your daily life will enrich your life, so please do.

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