JAPANESE INSTRUMENTS “WAGAKKI”

JAPANESE INSTRUMENTS “WAGAKKI”

This is one video in the series of “Japanese Cultural ‘Edutainment’ with Music” videos by Yumi Torimaru, Kotori Japanese Music. The series introduces Japanese culture and music. With this particular video, Yumi will introduce three Japanese music instruments: Taiko Drums, Shinobue (bamboo flute), and Tsugaru Shamisen (Japanese lute).

MATERIALS NEEDED

None

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Yumi Torimaru is the director of the Portland-based non-profit organization, Takohachi, and a creator of Kotori Japanese Music. With Takohachi and Kotori Japanese Music, Yumi introduces Japanese Culture through music. For more Japanese Cultural ‘Edutainment’ with Music videos, visit “KotoriJapaneseMusic” on YouTube. You can find the playlist for the ‘Edutainment’ videos here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU80R8Budeeg1HDbR6sp5ZI7oH1nXY8iO

DID YOU TAKE THE CLASS?

Email the Arts Alliance at info@clackamasartsalliance.org and let us know if you participated in this class. We’d love to hear more about your experience!