ShamiTab

Browser-based notation software

An online tablature editor built for shamisen

ShamiTab treats the shamisen as its own instrument rather than forcing three-string notation into a guitar editor.

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ShamiTab editor displaying a complete shamisen tablature score with notation tools and track controls.
ShamiTab keeps the shamisen score, notation tools, playback controls, and track settings in one workspace.

Enter shamisen positions directly

Choose a rhythmic duration, place the cursor on a string, and type the position number. Keyboard navigation supports repeated note entry without rebuilding neighboring cells.

ShamiTab score surface with an active cursor and duration tools ready for shamisen position entry.
Choose a duration, place the cursor, and enter the position number on the required string.

Hear and refine the score

Playback, tempo, meter, count-in, looping, metronome, track sounds, volume, pan, mute, and solo support writing and practice.

ShamiTab transport controls for playback, tempo, meter, view mode, and zoom.
Playback and layout controls remain visible while writing.

Save editable projects and print

Keep an editable ShamiTab project file, then prepare a page layout for browser printing or PDF output.

ShamiTab File menu with commands for creating, opening, importing, saving, printing, and exporting scores.
The File menu covers project files, music imports, printing, and PDF output.

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Turn shamisen notation knowledge into a playable score

Open the editor to write positions, hear playback, and prepare a printable page.

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