Introduction

02. Sanshin

02. Sanshin

The Sanshin (三線, lit., “three strings”) is an Okinawan and Amami Islands musical instrument and precursor of the mainland Japanese shamisen (三味線). Often likened to a banjo, it consists of a snakeskin-covered body, neck, and three strings (from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia).

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03. Shamisen (Tsugaru-Jamisen)

03. Shamisen (Tsugaru-Jamisen)

Tsugaru-Jamison (津軽三味線, つがるじゃみせん) or Tsugaru-shamisen (つがるしゃみせん) refers to both the Japanese genre of shamisen music originating from Tsugaru Peninsula in present-day Aomori Prefecture and the instrument it is performed with (from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia).

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05. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

05. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Although this song is not included in a standard repertory of traditional Japanese musical instruments, everyone knows this song and this song is used as the first song to learn on violin, piano, and many instruments. You will find the similarities and differences between instruments. You will also learn how to read music sheets and tabs.

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