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MollyBloom
Joined: 21 Jul 2006
Location: James Joyce's pants
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 Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:15 am Post subject: Learning a Korean instrument |
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I am interested in learning a traditional Korean instrument. Yes, I have googled, but I'd rather hear advice from people that have experience. I think I may be interested in the stringed instrument that sits across the lap, but I don't know the name of it (guhmoongo? or gayeugum? ) I also would not know where to even buy one. I know there is that huge building full of instruments, Nak won sang gia (?); are traditional instruments sold there?
If anyone has picked up an instrument, or is thinking of it, I'd be grateful for some advice/info about how to start. Thanks! |
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Korea
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| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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I learned the kayagum (sounds like kaiyagum, I don't know the spelling). I'm not very good, but it was interesting. Expect sore fingers for a while though  |
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midgic
Joined: 14 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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In Seoul, there are classes for foreigners on Saturday mornings. Check out this link: http://www.ncktpa.go.kr/eng.htm
click on "International programs" and "Gugak School".
The kayagum is a 12-string instrument that you pluck with your fingers.
The komungo is a 6-string instrument that you pick with a short wooden stick. They look quite similar, and the kayagum is more common. |
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MollyBloom
Joined: 21 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Great! Thanks! Do you know about how much those instruments cost? |
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midgic
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