Course:
Date:
Saturday, April 1, 2017 - 08:00 to 09:00
Student should bring:
tsukeshime bachi (usually smaller diameter, softer "hou" wood)
nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
Class syllabus:
practice check-in
- bachi grip
- 1111, 2222, 3333, 2222
- 123 123
- 4->6, pointer finger and third finger
- Theory: Be strict until you give up on making practice happen, then be perfectly comforting and supportive.
form feedback
- Wrist too close to shamisen.
- Upper body out of alignment. Start with sitting straight and comfortably and put shamisen in place with L hand.
hajiki basics
- plucking close to 1st finger
Matsu no Midori through 66464,66
Homework:
minimum 6 practices (in three weeks) with practice diary
- More open string practice.
- Create drill for 4/6 third finger.
- Matsu no Midori, first chunk.
Teacher(s):
Kris Bergstrom
Attendance:
Jennifer Melyan