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Traditional Japanese Music Workshop with Koto and Shakuhachi
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50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in:
Japanese
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Offered languages
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- Japanese
- English
Even in Kyoto—a major hub for traditional Japanese music—"Sogu" is one of the very few places where koto and shakuhachi workshops are held on a regular basis. A distinctive feature of "Sogu" is the opportunity to touch a shakuhachi and actually play the instrument under the guidance of top-tier instructors.
What's Included
Admission fee
Meals
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
It is located in central Kyoto, about a three-minute walk west from Kyoto City Hall along Oike-dori Street. It is on the third floor of a building that has a seal shop on the ground floor.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
- Learn the history and characteristics of Japanese musical instruments
・I will explain about the koto and shakuhachi in what situations they have been performed since their origin
・I will explain the characteristics of the koto and shakuhachi as instruments
- I will explain the characteristics of Japanese music
・I will explain the characteristics of Japanese music compared to Western music expressed in five-line notation with materials
・Please feel the fluctuation, blurring, rhythm, and spacing of the sound unique to Japanese music up close to the performer
- Have them actually play an instrument
・Learn the shape of the mouth and how to breathe, and ask them to challenge themselves to see if they can make sounds from shakuhachi
- Please enjoy watching Japanese music
・Please enjoy playing Japanese music after learning about the characteristics of Japanese music and the mechanism of musical instruments
・The instructors are all top musician in both koto and shakuhachi
- We will issue a certificate that you have experienced Japanese instrument through “sogoo”
・Please bring back your certificate so that you can always remember your wonderful experience
・I will explain about the koto and shakuhachi in what situations they have been performed since their origin
・I will explain the characteristics of the koto and shakuhachi as instruments
- I will explain the characteristics of Japanese music
・I will explain the characteristics of Japanese music compared to Western music expressed in five-line notation with materials
・Please feel the fluctuation, blurring, rhythm, and spacing of the sound unique to Japanese music up close to the performer
- Have them actually play an instrument
・Learn the shape of the mouth and how to breathe, and ask them to challenge themselves to see if they can make sounds from shakuhachi
- Please enjoy watching Japanese music
・Please enjoy playing Japanese music after learning about the characteristics of Japanese music and the mechanism of musical instruments
・The instructors are all top musician in both koto and shakuhachi
- We will issue a certificate that you have experienced Japanese instrument through “sogoo”
・Please bring back your certificate so that you can always remember your wonderful experience
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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日本伝統文化体験処「遭遇」sogoo
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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