The Biwa has not only become one of my most favourite Japanese instrument, but one of my favourite instruments period! It’s haunting sound, it’s vibrant tone, and how it sends a chill down my spine makes me lost in its sound. I’m glad more anime such as Demon Slayer and the Heike Tale are showcasing this beautiful instrument which I don’t think is given enough attention as it should. Yes I love the Shamisen, Koto, Shakuhachi, etc but the Biwa has a sound to it that just captivates you. I can see why the ancient Japanese thought it could open its way into the spirit world.
Thank you for getting to know Biwa.And thank you for liking Biwa.I feel very happy❣ Thank you for your interest in traditional Japanese musical instruments☺
Mighty healer -- i could hear the thunder music of the heavens and the horses galloping -- thank you thank you -- like a gift of healing to me -- something good from the goodness.
How intimate sounds run overwhelmingly with the tears inside and how, bursting in and out reproduce this deep the psyche of the Japanese soul. What you hear is what they listen to, whether the tears of sorrow or of joy. And here it is the arts of a traditional expression of emotions which cannot but unravel the roots of the spirit of Japan and its people.
I know for a fact I do NOT have the dexterity to pull this off lol. I respect this craft so much~! Thank you for sharing your talent with us :) Also: Do you have any tips for sitting in seiza? You look so cool
Well I've been learning Indian classical music from the past 6 years and we have 2 same instruments like "biwa" one is called "sitar" which has 16 strings and other is a "tanpura" which has 4 strings! We have a lot of cultural similarities!
Its highschool dress up day tmrw AND YES I AM WEARING THAT OUTFIT AND BUYING THAT BIWA Also yss i can play the biwa bc Ive went to the place where we can learn to play biwas and it was kinda hard and ik how to play it
Thank you very much! This biwa is called a five-stringed five-pillar biwa, which is derived from the Satsuma biwa. Manufactured at the Ishida Loquat store. ishidabiwaten.com/