Nagauta (uta) hayashi (hayashi) performer
ながうたはやしかた
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that performs shamisen, taiko drums, flutes, etc., as a nagauta singer and hayashi performer, providing music for traditional stages such as Kabuki.
Description
Nagauta hayashi performers are musicians who established in the Edo period, adding hayashi such as taiko and flutes to nagauta (singing and shamisen) to enhance traditional performing arts like Kabuki and Joruri. They support scene changes and emotional expressions in performances with music, requiring advanced skills to synchronize with directors and actors. They train under a master as disciples of a school, perform as resident theater musicians, or work as freelancers in tea gatherings, events, and teaching.
Future Outlook
Expected to maintain certain opportunities for activity due to the inheritance of traditional performing arts and demand in tourism and international exchange events. Challenges include nurturing young talent and strengthening dissemination using ICT.
Personality Traits
Cooperativeness / High concentration / Respect for traditional culture / Rich musical sensibility
Work Style
Educational institutions / Event performances / Theater residency / Tours
Career Path
Learn at hogaku classroom → Train as disciple of a school → Resident theater performer → Freelance performer, classroom instructor
Required Skills
Hayashi instrument performance / Hogaku theory / Phrasing techniques / Shamisen performance (Nagauta)
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of sound engineering / Basic knowledge of theater stages / Kabuki direction
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Required due to the need for precise timing and tonal variations in performances. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn traditional repertoires and hayashi patterns. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Essential for synchronizing timing with other performers and actors. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no mathematical analysis is required for performance. |
| Planning & Organization | Primarily performs following the director's instructions, with few opportunities to plan independently. |
Aliases
- Nagauta hayashi performer
- Nagauta performer
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