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Our Visit
* The following is translated by AI.
Today I visited a place called Beautiful Gayageum in Bukchon. This is a place where you can learn to play the Gayageum and also make a mini Gayageum. I was really looking forward to it since it was my first time learning the Gayageum.
Upon arriving, the wide window view of Bukchon caught my eye. The curtains are also beautifully decorated with hanji. It is said that up to 8 people can learn lessons in the spacious classroom.
You can also rent a hanbok of different sizes if you apply for the one-day class here. It was really convenient because I didn't have to wear it separately. Wearing the traditional Korean attire, hanbok, and playing the gayageum would feel great.
After verifying your identity, the class has started. First, take some time to greet the teacher.
The class is conducted in English on the monitor screen. The monitor screen has English, Taiwanese (subtitles provided), and Japanese (subtitles provided), so you can read in various languages. It was fun and interesting to learn a bit about the history of the gayageum.
Let's learn the correct posture before starting gayageum practice in earnest.
Personal sheet music and the band to prepare for when your hands hurt are ready.
Now, we will start playing the gayageum. Let's learn the hand shapes for playing the gayageum.
Worried that not knowing how to read sheet music will make the lesson difficult? Not at all. It's been a long time since the editor has looked at a music score, but the numbers made it really easy to read.
Gayageum strings are color-coded with numbers, so you only need to pluck the string with the correct number according to the music sheet to produce sound. I was amazed that I could learn an instrument this easily and enjoyably.
It was really convenient to be able to turn individual sheet music pages.
I felt good because the pictures came out so well when I was learning to play the gayageum for the first time. Just having the instrument on your lap adds to the atmosphere.
If you play hard, your hands might hurt a little.
When I put the band you gave me on my hand for situations like this, my hand didn't hurt at all.
I diligently played Korea's traditional song Arirang on the gayageum. As I continued, my skills gradually improved, and I found it fun to be able to play songs, so I wanted to get even better.
You are given a break time during which you can practice your weaknesses or take a rest. At the end, there's a time when we all play together with the teacher, and it feels really rewarding if we do well.
The classroom space is spacious enough to accommodate up to 8 people. When we all play together, we encourage each other, make more beautiful sounds, and it seems fun.
After class, you can take pictures at the photo zone. The photo zone decorated with janggu, gayageum, and traditional Korean interior is really beautiful.
The teacher is diligently taking pictures!
Please issue a certificate upon completion of the class along with the photos taken. I took another picture with the certificate. I feel good because I got a souvenir along with precious memories.
After taking the photo for the certificate, you can take various concept photos at the photo zone. The harmony of Hanbok and traditional musical instruments can make for a memorable photo no matter how you take it.
The miniature gayageum allows you to make your own cute gayageum, scaled down to 1/5th with good wood.
It's not easy, but it's okay because the teacher helps from the side.
Thread each one to make a gayageum string. As I keep doing it, I get focused and it's fun.
I think it took about 50 minutes to make. It feels more fun wearing hanbok while making it.
I finished making the mini Gayageum~! I can't wait to take it home. I highly recommend 'Beautiful Gayageum' where you can experience traditional Korean clothing and instruments!!
How to Get There
Come out of Anguk Station Exit 1.
Turn right.
Go straight.
Go to the left.
Go straight.
Enter the alley on your right.
Go straight.
Cross the crosswalk.
Turn right.
Turn left.
Go straight.
Once you see this building go in and go up to 3rd floor!
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