Buying My First Sanshin in Okinawa

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While shopping for a sanshin for a former professor of mine, I recently came across a lovely Okinawan couple who speak English and teach Sanshin. Even though I originally went to their shop to buy a Sanshin, I came out of there enrolled in the Sanshin lessons.
I went to my first lesson and decided that I HAD to buy a Sanshin of my own.
You can see what I sounded like after the first lesson here: • Learning SANSHIN 三線 ~ ...
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BUY A SANSHIN:
If you would like to buy a sanshin, I found a store that ships! Here's the link www.sanshinshop.com
Fans of this channel will receive an instant refund of $20 ( basically a $20 discount) off the purchase price. Please tell them that Bernadette from RU-vid referred you!
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PROGRESS VIDEOS
Sanshin Progress Video 1
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Sanshin Progress Video 2
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Sanshin Progress Video 3
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Sanshin Progress Video 4
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Sanshin Progress Video 5
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Sanshin Progress Video 6
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Sanshin Progress Video 7
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Sanshin Progress Video 8
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I did a quick google search and looked for Sanshin shops near my home, but ended up at a parking lot instead.
There is an area of Okinawa called Koza Music Town and even though Google didn't yield any sanshin shop search results, I thought I would try my luck and go there anyway.
We arrived at Teruya music shop and didn't see any Sanshin. The employees at the shop directed us to another shop, where they exclusively made and sold Sanshin.
The Teruya Sanshin shopping experience was incredible. They were so warm and welcoming. They even served us tea and snacks while we were there.
I will be uploading videos about my progress on the instrument, so subscribe to this channel so that you can see those!
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@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

BUY A SANSHIN: If you would like to buy a sanshin, I found a store that ships! Here's the link www.sanshinshop.com Fans of this channel will receive an instant refund of $20 ( basically a $20 discount) off the purchase price. Please tell them that Bernadette from RU-vid referred you! (This is not an affiliate link and I am not making any commissions from your purchases. I just want to share the Sanshin with you!)

@riverwater2922 4 года назад

is there a cheap one?

@riverwater2922 4 года назад

because i really want one

@jonksaper1340 4 года назад

@@riverwater2922 you can find some off of ebay ranging from $50 to over $500 but dont expect a high level of quality because its people making their own and selling or passing them down. (you can still probably find a good quality one in the hundred to two hundred range but the main takeaway is you get what you pay for) it could be smart for you to buy a cheap one and learn on that. that way you can see if you actually like the instrument and not the idea of the instrument.

@ayushi3991 5 лет назад

"Im not good yet, but i am passionate." Idk this sentence just hit me.

@kylepopke6836 5 лет назад

Could you give the name of the Sanshin shop that provided you the lessons in English? Living in Oki and looking to learn as well!

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 5 лет назад

I went to the Pack & Ship shop at the Kadena BX! The Sanshin teacher works there in the mornings :)

@sps8807 6 лет назад

It's a little like a banjo, it's always interesting to me how different cultures come up with similar ideas.

@diegobejaranovergnaud3476 6 лет назад

you´re so beautiful

@masterworksmediaproduction5616 6 лет назад

This is awesome, pleased to hear you are enjoying Sanshin, I was inspired too. I also study Amami Isalnd Sanshin music which is even less accessible lol. I filmed a documentary there last year to share the amazing music and have a sample on my channel. I will go back to Okinawa/Amami Oshima 2018/2019. My Japanese maybe kind of similar level to yours, I am wondering are you also working as a English teacher or only working as a music teacher in Okinawa, is it difficult to teach students if they can't really speak english? Thank you in advance :)

@abrahemsamander3967 5 лет назад

I liked this video. Your channel seems like a great way to learn music. You know have a new subscriber.

@fluteman4666 6 лет назад

What' the difference between a Sanshin and a Shamisen? They are both three stringed instruments from Japan. Is it location, play technique, material, or all of the above?

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

The shamisen came after the sanshin, I believe. The shamisen is not made out of snake skin or the synthetic, but a completely different material. I think the sanshin pick is also completely different.

@keldon808 4 года назад

woohoooo! Glad i stumbled on your channel! Im an uke player wanting to learn the sanshin soooo bad!! Im gonna order one. mahalo for posting!

@haemeelee9311 7 лет назад

Sanshin reminds me of a shamisen. Do you pluck or strum the sanshin with your fingers?

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

+Haem L hey! I believe the idea for the sanshin came from China to Okinawa. When Okinawans took the sanshin yo mainland Japan, the Shamisen was born. Now the two have evolved differently from my understanding. The sanshin is plucked with a special pick

@Kevin-nr9lj 7 лет назад

What an awesome sounding instrument. Can't wait for you to do full songs with it.. :)

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

+Kevin thank you!! I'm working hard to get a whole song to sound somewhat put together 💪🏼

@ken-vc8bf 7 лет назад

Love this video. Your personality would make anything interesting. Ken

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

+ken 20 😂 thank you, Ken!

@kenfreestone7329 6 лет назад

Great that you challenged yourself like that. I too am a beginner on the Ukulele, and although I am not good yet, like you I have found a passion. After years of off and on attempts at guitar, banjo, mandolin I am finding some immediate success with the Ukulele. Thanks for your videos.

@dalizard88 6 лет назад

I cannot wait for you to play...and I appreciate your enthusiasm and passion for music...so thank you for spreading the love of music and the ukulele...as Jake would say...if we all had a ukulele, there would be more love!❤

@pajamasflannel 6 лет назад

I feel badly for asking but how much was your instrument? I ask because it sounds good and it’s price would give me a barometer by which to judge. Thanks!

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

Hey! Don’t feel bad, it’s a good question (especially in this community). This one was about $300. I bought it from Teruya Sanshin Shop

@asmabandar 6 лет назад

You should start learning Oud and maybe teach it in your channel. It’s a very very beautiful instrument!!! Thank youuu.

@uwatch3652 6 лет назад

I love oud so much.

@Greg-vd5om 7 лет назад

Hmmm...I am really starting to like this instrument...I may look to get one. But, sorry, I don't like Snakes or Alligators so, mine can be a snake skin. Better them than me? :)

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

+Greg Reynolds 😝 I found a store that will ship, I'll post a link to it in a few hours when I'm next to a computer 😉

@Greg-vd5om 7 лет назад

Thank you

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

ere's the link www.sanshinshop.com Please tell them that Bernadette from RU-vid referred you! Fans of this channel will receive an instant refund of $20 ( basically a $20 discount) off the purchase price.

@Greg-vd5om 7 лет назад

Thank you, I will check it out.

@jomoland 6 лет назад

Love the lip color you have on here! If I may ask...what lipstick/color are you wearing???

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

Hey! I was wearing a Wet n' Wild Catsuit... I forget the name. Next time I see it at the shop I will write it down. Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Color has a similar bright pink called "Flirt" that I also wear :D

@patrickdelaurentiis6752 6 лет назад

And now I am officially piqued on Sanshin.

@MARKLINMAN1 7 лет назад

Holy cow, those BONSAI trees in front of that parking lot.....wow! Gorgeous. That Sanshin sounds BEAUTIFUL! Love it.

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

+MARKLINMAN1 pretty much every garden or here looks like that!!

@MARKLINMAN1 7 лет назад

Thats crazy, I wish i lived there! Looks so peaceful and nice! i heard Japan is SUPER clean as well. Need to find me a Japanese wife, lololololololol.

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

An that was just a parking lot!!! 😂

@dylanhammond8464 7 лет назад

That is one cool instrument! Yet another great music video

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

Thank you! Glad you like it too :D

@MingFanggplus 4 года назад

I thought sanshin was a Chinese instrument. Wikipedia says so too. But not important. Love your videos!

@LindskogTed 3 года назад

the original instrument is the sanxian that came from china.(i mean the name is the same basically) the intrument evolved and now it has a bigger base and shorter neck. so the sound is a little deeper.

@shandelrey08 3 года назад

It is similar to Sanxian "三弦" because it is originally from China. During the Ancient times China Invaded Japan, Thats why it has a similar look to a Sanxian.

@MasterSkySparklez 7 лет назад

YES! A NEW SANSHIN VIDEO

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

+MasterSkySparklez yea!!! Weekly Sanshin videos coming 😉

@sagecs7843 7 лет назад

Ooo now you've got me interested in playing ^^ the kanji is so scary though hahahaha

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

+Ce Aggie yeah!!! The sanshin is awesome 👏🏼 and the characters are not too difficult now 😉

@TheGoks007 7 лет назад

Oh, you are in Japan now? so how do you teach students? in Japanese? do you speak?

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

+Gokul m.g hey! Yes, I have lived in Okinawa, Japan for about 3 years now. I was working at an English immersion school but now I work at a school for American children ;)

@mika_r0se456 5 лет назад

I'm in Okinawa looking to purchase a sanshin too, and trying to find that very store you went to for your sanshin. Could you send me the address if possible?

@grinninggreen6750 4 года назад

I can't even read normal music and I want SO badly to learn how to play the koto. ... I'm so screwed. 😭

@elementboy212 6 лет назад

I've found about 3 sanshin shops around the island, looking forward to checking em out to see what they have to offer. Really considering getting one of my own to learn while I learn guitar!

@viperBSG 4 года назад

Tone wise it's a Bango. Cool! Rock on! Hope this all worked out for you Best in all your endeavors!

@myrnasaldana6061 7 лет назад

How much was it in American dollars for your entire kit. That sure is a beauty. I love it.

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

I think I paid about $350 for everything :) Here's the link to a sanshin shop that ships out of the island: www.sanshinshop.com Please tell them that Bernadette from RU-vid referred you! Fans of this channel will receive an instant refund of $20 ( basically a $20 discount) off the purchase price.

@dr.weirdo3134 5 лет назад

Can you do a sanshin cover of warframe soundtrack- This is What You are? Its gonna sound amazing on sanshin

@kandycrusher5358 6 лет назад

WOOOAAAH YOU LIVE IN OKINAWA MY DAD IS OKINAWAN (so texchnically i am too) SOOOOO COOOOLLL

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

Whaaaaat?!?!

@williamoskata 2 года назад

Oh, is that song "Tinsagu nu Hana"?? Sanshin it's a nice instrument, isn't it!?!?

@RaineyNite 6 лет назад

This will be so fun to watch you learn to play the Sanshin!

@cooperdejoy5859 6 лет назад

That's so cool! You should do more videos with this

@radioboys8986 7 лет назад

hello B, enjoy the postings, am still plugging away at uke

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

+radio boys how's the uke coming along? What song are you working on?

@veronicaeverington1279 4 года назад

what's the difference between Sanshin and shamisen?

@shadowthehedgehog9190 6 лет назад

This is the first time I've heard of a sanshin. It is adorable!

@kotokanashiro 3 года назад

Learn “Shima uta” 😍

@BS38114 4 года назад

0:37 Sencha!

@NerdyGeisha 3 года назад

Seeing you talk about Sanshin made me soooo happy!!! As half Okinawan, I got to buy my own and learn how to play a little bit and I'm still not amazing at it, but it's grounding to play & fiddle with it ❤️ Ippee Nifee Deebiru! ✌️

@RatherPratty 5 лет назад

Seems to me that Japanese people are really welcoming and likeable. That lady seemed so lovely, and Bernadette, you’re the sweetest. Big love to you! The Sanshin sounds so amazing with such a unique and different sound. I’m mostly into violin and it’s a fretless instrument as well, so I feel you. 😂❤️

@neriko8665 6 лет назад

Thank you for posting the sanshin videos and purchasing discount! I'm from Okinawa, now living on CONUS East Coast, and had recently set a goal to first learn ukulele, and then later sanshin. I thought I would have a hard time finding a place to order a sanshin, let alone lessons, and now you've made it so easy for me! I'm looking forward to watching your sanshin videos, but first I need to finish the 30 day uke challenge.

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

Hi Nadine! 👋🏼 I recently discovered a new shop too! And they have Sanshin and SanLele (a new instrument that combines the ukulele and Sanshin). Let me know if you want their details. Website is machidaya.jp

@neriko8665 6 лет назад

How cool! One more instrument to add to my wish list. I found some sanlele videos, and it looks like fun!

@marcotjiu6340 6 лет назад

U should try sape

@Vxillophe 6 лет назад

Show sound

@stacyosity2116 6 лет назад

Oh that’s a cute instrument

@nichijokiroku 6 лет назад

Hi I'm from Okinawa, and practicing sanshin too! It's so fun to watch your video. It gave me motivation to play it.

@sporegasm664 4 года назад

Love the vid, and the cat!! 😻

@halimekapriyanto2298 6 лет назад

First 69 comment

@xepmah 5 лет назад

Buen video.

@TheBrisa99 5 лет назад

A sanshin is the same as a shamisen?

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 5 лет назад

Good question!! The two are very similar, but the sanshin is older. The sanshin inspired the creation of the shamisen!

@TheBrisa99 5 лет назад

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic i also wanted to ask, i have super tiny hands, one of the reasons i cant play a normal guitar... Would a sanshin or shamisen be able to fit within my hands? (im a lefty also)

@diegobejaranovergnaud3476 6 лет назад

and smart

@lynettechacksfield2327 6 лет назад

0:14 LOL!!!

@CosimaYbarra 6 лет назад

I have an old Sanshin that has hung on my Mother-in-law's wall for years. I'm very interested in trying to learn to play. will you be sharing "sheet music" and other details to purchase or download with your audience? Thank you ;)

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

Sanshin is something I’d like to do in the future, yes 🤗 If and when I do, I’ll have printable resources to go along with it!

@CosimaYbarra 6 лет назад

Bernadette Teaches Music wonderful! I’ll keep my eyes open for future lessons. ☺️

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

😃 yay!

@TheLegendofMclovin 5 лет назад

I was able to read the music after about 2 minutes lol First song I learned was 海の声！

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 5 лет назад

I love umi no koe! Taught that one to my students ❤️

@TheLegendofMclovin 5 лет назад

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic My Uchinaanchu friend said it's her favorite song so I learned it for her and played it at school for her haha

@kendrahale9667 6 лет назад

What’s your ethnicity? I’m so curious💓

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

I’m a mixed breed 😂 my family comes from Mexico but our last names are Spanish and Italian. We have all the skin tones in our family, but we claim Mexico 🇲🇽

@Lalairu 6 лет назад

I love it :)

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

@AkiraUema 7 лет назад

That’s amazing! Thanks for your visit in my Tinsagu nu Hana video! I really wish you good luck in learning how to play the instrument. I live in Okinawa too! I hope we see each other around someday! Lol

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 лет назад

+Akira Uema thank you so much for coming to my Sanshin video too!! I am so excited to learn Sanshin. I would love to play Sanshin with you once I have learned a little more. We can meet at the sea wall someday 😉

@AkiraUema 6 лет назад

Bernadette Teaches Music! Hey! I’d love that! :) I love the seawall!!!

@AkiraUema 6 лет назад

Bernadette Teaches Music sorry for the late reply! Lol

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

+Akira Uema 🌊

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

+Akira Uema no worries 😉

@vonniechannel2818 6 лет назад

I want your earrings lol

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

I bought these here in Okinawa. They were great for about a week and then changed color :( I was told they wouldn't do that, so I was pretty disappointed

@joselaplacaamigo6400 6 лет назад

Oh my goodness that is awesome!

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

+Josè La Placa Amigò thank you! ☺️

@bring.3600 6 лет назад

Yay yes please teach!

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 6 лет назад

😉

@99xara99 6 лет назад

Very interesting but personally I think the sound is horrible :D It's a little bit like either a cheap, out of tune plastic ukulele or a bad keyboard. I'd probably grab a fretless bass instead and learn how to play it ^^ Similar technique I guess , but better sound.

@Yibambe. 4 года назад

So glad you chose a model with synthetic snakeskin. It really hurts my heart when people use murdered animals as components on their instruments. So happy so many ukuleles can be purchased without bone nuts or abalone!