I’m trying to transcribe my favorite pieces into 文化譜, but I would appreciate some advice on how to use more than sannoito for transcriptions and how to choose a technique.
I’m also interested in how the notes of the shamisen’s numerical positions change with different tunings.
The chart and explanation here should help explain the relationships:
I’m also interested in how the notes of the shamisen’s numerical positions change with different tunings.
You have standard honchoushi (本調子), then niagari (二上り) which raises the second string, and sansagari (三下り), which lowers the third string.
The positions on the neck are a half-step apart.
but I would appreciate some advice on how to use more than sannoito for transcriptions
Aim to minimize hand movements. If a note doesn’t sound great pitch-wise or it’s extremely difficult to play, you should probably move it to another string.
thank you for the explanation