Bonsai Exhibition

We were lucky to enjoy another warm and sunny day at this year’s Bonsai Exhibition in Troon. Our group performed a selection of Japanese music with shamisen and koto. We had spent time preparing a range of pieces especially for the event including traditional songs and folk songs. It was great fun performing together and sharing the sound of traditional Japanese instruments with everyone who came along.

♪Tunung

Hon-choshi, Ni-agari, San-sagari are the main tones.

Hon-choshi is the basis of tuning tone. String1 and String2 is Perfect 4th. String2 and String3 is Perfect 5th. Basically it's like Tea/Me/Tea.

Ni-agari is like a upbeat mood.
One tone above String2 from Hon-chohi. (Tea/Ray/Tea)

San-sagari is like a stylish mood.
One tone below String3 from Hon-choshi. (Tea/Me/La)