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Basic Shamisen Position Navigation Exercise

Develop accurate string changes and position recognition without relying on a familiar melody.

  • Level: Beginner
  • Tuning: Honchoshi relationship
  • Style: Western Rhythm
  • Focus: Positions 0, 3, 4, and 5
0 3 4 5|5 4 3 0
0 0 3 3|4 4 3 0
0 3 0 4|0 5 4 3

Practice instructions

Name the string and position before playing each event.

Keep the pulse even while changing strings.

Repeat with alternate left-hand fingering only if directed by a teacher.

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