SUZUKI Suzuki Shamisen Textbook: First Shamisen

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1. KEY FEATURES: - This textbook uses illustrations and photos to explain the history, structure, and performance methods of the shamisen, a very important instrument in Japanese music.Even those who are new to the shamisen can learn it easily. - First, you will learn about the shamisen, and then learn how to hold the shamisen, how to hold it, and how to hold and apply the drumstick. - Next, after learning how to thread the string, how to attach the shaku, how to tune the string (tuning chart included), let's try the etudes ``Akai Tori Kotori'', ``Sakura Sakura'', and ``Toryanse''! - The shamisen is played using a musical notation called ``bunkafu,'' and at the end of the book there is a reference page about the notation system called ``keifu.''

2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Suzuki Textbook Beginner Series Beginner's Shamisen A textbook that clearly explains the history, structure, and playing methods of the shamisen, a very important instrument in Japanese music, with illustrations and photos.Even those who are new to the shamisen can learn it easily.First, you will learn about the shamisen, and then learn how to hold the shamisen, how to hold it, and how to hold and apply the drumstick.Next, after learning how to hang strings, how to attach music shaku/kandokoro, and how to tune the string (with a tuning chart), let's try the etudes ``Akai Tori Kotori,'' ``Sakura Sakura,'' and ``Toriyanse.''! The shamisen is played using sheet music called ``Bunkafu,'' but at the end, there is a reference page about the notation system called ``keifu.''Let's enjoy the shamisen and experience its depth through this textbook.●Table of Contents History Types of shamisen music (structure and names of each part) Accessories and equipment needed for the shamisen Before playing (posture and stance, how to hold and apply the drumstick) How to hang the thread How to attach the shaku/kandokoro How to tune the strings Etudes (staff and cultural score) "Akai Tori Kotori" "Sakura Sakura" "Toryanse" Home musicEdited by All Japan Japanese Musical Instruments Promotion Association List price: ¥400+tax Size: B5 size (18 cm + 25 cm) Pages: 16 pages

3. PRODUCT DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT: - Weight: 0.02 kg - Dimensions: 25.6 x 18.0 x 0.2 cm

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