Hands-on experience event
Nagauta shamisen

Number of practical skill sessions per participant (including presentation/rehearsals for presentation)
7 sessions

Principal instructor
Katsukunio Kineya (Nagauta shamisen)

Event features
Aimed at beginners, this event will see participants start by learning basic playing techniques. At the presentation, participants will take on the challenge of playing shamisen duets, an approach with which even beginners unfamiliar with traditional Japanese music will find it easy to engage. Participants will also watch a performance with accompanying commentary (Nagauta guide), which will start by explaining the historical and cultural background to Nagauta, so that participants can learn how to appreciate this artform.

Publicity methods for the recruitment of participants (collaboration, cooperation, networking, etc.)
With the support of Chiyoda City Management Foundation flyers will be distributed to facilities in the city.

Ways to enable participants to continue with practical skills experience (other than programs covered by this grant) after the end of the event
After the program ends, it will be possible to provide those wishing to continue learning with information about classes held by the instructor and Tamanookai representatives.