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One of the biggest problems newcomers have with shamisen is tuning. When setting up the shamisen for the first time, it seems the instrument is almost allergic to staying in tune! Some have even assumed the inability to staying tuned is a unique feature of shamisen. With how mysterious the instrument, that theory could almost seem plausible. However, it's completely incorrect. Shamisen strings abide by the same laws of physics as other strings. By understanding those principles as well as some troubleshooting methods for the shamisen itself, you'll be able to dominate the tuning game!
In Part 1, we'll cover the reasons why shamisen goes out of tune, and also offer sweet tricks for stabilizing the tuning. There is a lot of talking, but I encourage you to listen carefully. The information I give here is what all professional shamisen players know, and if you understand it too, you'll discover that if your shamisen is set up correctly and the strings are stabilized, it will almost never go out of tune!