Competition 2025 | Announcement -- 大会 2025｜お知らせ (Patreon)

The entry period for the 2025 Shamisen competition is STARTING SOON!This time, we have prepared 2 divisions. The performer’s choice division is beginner-friendly, so if you have been thinking about joining, this is your chance! Enjoy choosing your song and have fun practicing.

Division

1. Tsugaru Jongara Bushi Kyokubiki DivisionPlease re-watch our Kyokubiki lessons on Learn Shamisen — you might find tips that Ki&Ki themselves care about most! Let’s review through the videos and practice with fresh eyes:https://www.patreon.com/collection/468873

2. Performer’s Choice DivisionPlease open to full performances of songs taught on Learn Shamisen only not sure which song to choose? Let’s check the collections sorted by level:

Beginner:https://www.patreon.com/collection/468810

Intermediate:https://www.patreon.com/collection/468812

Advanced:https://www.patreon.com/collection/468815

If you have any questions about the competition, feel free to ask in the comments!

------------------もうすぐ大会2025の募集が始まります。

今回は２部門ご用意しました！

自由曲部門には初心者の方も応募しやすいかと思いますので、この機会を逃さずに練習してぜひご応募ください！曲選びから楽しんでいただけたら嬉しいです。

[募集部門]

1.  津軽じょんがら節 曲弾き 部門Learn Shamisenの曲弾きレッスン動画を見直すと輝&輝が大切にしているポイントが隠れているかも！？もう一度動画を見直して練習してみましょう！

https://www.patreon.com/collection/468873

2. 自由曲 部門Learn Shamisenでレッスンしている曲の通し演奏に限る。曲選びに悩んだ方はレベル別にコレクションにまとめてありますので参考にしてみてください！

初級https://www.patreon.com/collection/468810

中級https://www.patreon.com/collection/468812

上級https://www.patreon.com/collection/468815

大会について質問がある方はコメント欄で聞いてくださいね！

-----------------------Vocabulary List

Kyokubiki - performing a piece on the shamisen alone, with no singing - Tsugaru Jongara Bushi is often referred to as ‘Kyokubiki’

曲弾き（きょくびき） - 唄が入らず三味線だけで1曲演奏すること