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FAQs
I’ll try to organize the questions into categories for easier accessing.
About
What’s a sanshin?
Should I buy a snakeskin sanshin, or an imitation snakeskin sanshin?
Are there any sanshin websites that sell quality sanshins at a reasonable price?
What are the proper precautions for when traveling with a sanshin? All I have is a soft case with straps on the inside to store my sanshin in.
Setting
How do I string my sanshin?
How do I set up the uma?
I try to tune my sanshin, but the karakui keeps sliding back by themselves and the string loosens. Is there a way to remedy that?
What should I use to tune my sanshin?
How do I tune to sansage?
How do I tune my sanshin? What notes should I tune it to?
Do you know if I can use other strings besides official sanshin strings and the sanshin will still sound the same or similar?
Playing
I’m a beginner picking up the sanshin. Where do I start?
Where do I place the note markers, and what are the Ryukyuan notes in relation to western music?
What should I use to play the sanshin?
Does it matter if the sanshin is played with bachi or regular guitar pick? I like using guitar pick.
Hey I was wondering what the circle’s mean in the kukunshi, and they’re corresponding arrows?
