This is a life-saver because my strings break so infrequently that I always have doubts about the little flippy loop technique when a string finally does bite the proverbial dust.
Thank you so much! My third string broke (thankfully it was near the koma rather than the ito-maki) and I couldn't remember how to re-tie it, so this really helped.
My middle Itomaki has a left dot on it, but it came from the shop strung to the middle string? Also, the knots are far above the edge of the "Do". Should I bother changing this, or re string it?
I'm really new so I'm just gonna ask my stupid questions Does it matter what type of bachi and strings you use? Just wondering I always thought about getting a shamisen just never had the money
Not a stupid question at all! :-) It really depends on the style. For example, classical styles have stricter aesthetic preferences and would require a specific bachi and string thickness. However, if you just want to play shamisen and enjoy the sound, those aesthetic preferences aren't required at all. One can even play shamisen with a guitar pick as well. :)
Around 1:10 of the video, you mention the string has to be tight below the edge of the dou. However, after watching other videos, I see instructions to tight above...Which one is it and what's the logic behind (if any)?
Yes, people do it both ways. Personally, I find tightening it below the edge allows a sharper string angle on the koma which prevents the string from popping out if the koma during upstrokes (something I find happening when I tighten above the edge). Besides that, it doesn't really matter either way. :)
Don't try to understand just do what I do hahaha -- BEST tutorial, I can finally string my Christmas gift!
Haha! I forgot about that. :-P I probably would try to explain things a bit more now. 😅 Glad it will help!! :) Enjoy your Christmas present!
This is a life-saver because my strings break so infrequently that I always have doubts about the little flippy loop technique when a string finally does bite the proverbial dust.
0:03 We Start out w/ the Low String
2:39 Here's the Middle String
4:18 Finally here's the High String
The thick one is made from silk and the two thinner ones are made from nylon material. You can get a whole set at bachido . com / store! :)
This worked the same for my Kokyu (essentially an Upright Soprano Shamisen that's playable with a Bow & tuned an Octave Higher).
Thank you so much! My third string broke (thankfully it was near the koma rather than the ito-maki) and I couldn't remember how to re-tie it, so this really helped.
"Don't try to understand, just do it" like pretty much everything else Japanese
Hey there, thanks a lot for posting these informative videos! You are a beacon of information regarding the shamisen.
Nice job on these videos! I'll be watching all of them. I'm still interested in getting a Shamisen. ;D
So um did you get that shamisen?
Thank you! This was so helpful after my cat tore all of my strings out.
same here -.-
now she's finally got a shamisen string to play with
Was the cat trying to play that one Ted Nugent song? Or still playing Smoke on the Water like all the other cats out there?
That cat was just trying to revenge all his fallen brethren that used to be turned into shamisen skins.
Cat gut is supposed to be good for strings. Solve two problems at once.
My middle Itomaki has a left dot on it, but it came from the shop strung to the middle string? Also, the knots are far above the edge of the "Do". Should I bother changing this, or re string it?
I'm really new so I'm just gonna ask my stupid questions
Does it matter what type of bachi and strings you use?
Just wondering I always thought about getting a shamisen just never had the money
Not a stupid question at all! :-)
It really depends on the style. For example, classical styles have stricter aesthetic preferences and would require a specific bachi and string thickness. However, if you just want to play shamisen and enjoy the sound, those aesthetic preferences aren't required at all. One can even play shamisen with a guitar pick as well. :)
@@TsugaruShamisen Thank you! Sorry the reply is late
Around 1:10 of the video, you mention the string has to be tight below the edge of the dou. However, after watching other videos, I see instructions to tight above...Which one is it and what's the logic behind (if any)?
Yes, people do it both ways. Personally, I find tightening it below the edge allows a sharper string angle on the koma which prevents the string from popping out if the koma during upstrokes (something I find happening when I tighten above the edge). Besides that, it doesn't really matter either way. :)
@@TsugaruShamisen thanks do much for the reply!
Thank you
what kind of strings are these and where can i get some ???
Does this also work on Nagauta-Jamisen?
Correct! :)
Kyle Abbott Thanks for informing me
hey! does the website have a conversion to AUD pricing?
Hi! Unfortunately not, it's in USD, but you could check with Google to convert it. :)
@fiddlefella I'm still having a bit of financial issues, which is why I haven't gotten one yet. How much would you guess that I would need to get one?
i'm ordering a shamesin...do you think i will be able to flip the strings becuase i want to make it left handed?
Yes. Just also flip the Itomaki
Where can I get a shamisen?
You can get shamisen here! :-) - bachido.com/store
need a sop tail for
Are Sanshin strung the same way?
I'm not sure if it's exactly the same way, but I think it's pretty similar. In any case, it should work just fine. :)
@@TsugaruShamisen Cool, thanks bud!