This is a picture of my books concerning shamisen, koto and Japanese music. Only the Shamisen of Japan (by Kyle) is meant for shamisen-making. I like it very much.
Oooh! A very fine collection indeed! Deserves to be in a velvet-lined case under glass. 
How was 三味線の本まるごと? I have yet a chance to read that.
The Koto was a very fun read. I’m sure you appreciated the construction information w/ pictures included like I did.
The book “Marugoto Shamisen no Hon” is very interesting including information about Tsugaru shamisen, too. The older book “Shamisen no chishiki - Hougaku hassei hou” doesn’t include any info about tsugaru shamisen. Only instruments for nagauta, kouta, gidayu, minyou etc are included there.
Yes, The Koto is very nice book to read. The pictures are very nice and clear.
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i am a university student in indonesia.im learning bout shamisen.i write about shamisen for my 論文 for my graduation.
伺いたいことがありまして、is internet has a translation bout marugoto shamisen no hon?? i cant read kanji well so if there were a translation in interne it will help me faster.thank you somuch…
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Hi キフリ, welcome to Bachido!
Hmm… I don’t know of any translation to Marugoto. I think the book came out… 2 years ago?
If you can find a translation, let us know!
Hi Kifuri Ramadani!
Welcome to Bachido. I’m sure there isn’t any translation to “Marugoto Shamisen no hon”. As Kyle wrote the book is quite new.
But there is a book:
The “Shamisen”: Tradition and Diversity (Hardback)
By (author) Johnson, By (author) Henry Johnson
ISBN 13: 9789004181373 ISBN 10: 9004181377
Full description for The “Shamisen”: Tradition and Diversity
The “shamisen” is a traditional Japanese musical instrument. It was introduced to Japan in the mid-sixteenth century via China and the Ry ky Islands, and was quickly established as a culturally significant musical instrument in its new context. The instrument a three-string lute developed numerous styles of performance and is found as a solo and ensemble instrument in diverse social and cultural contexts. The “shamisen” is known as an instrument of “geisha” in the entertainment districts; it is used in “kabuki” and “bunraku” theatre; and also has an established place within a wide-range of performance traditions, many of which are depicted in woodblock prints and other art depicting everyday life of the Edo period. This book, which is based on the author s field research in Japan, is a history of the “shamisen.” It locates the instrument within its various social and cultural contexts, and includes accompanying illustrations (e.g., woodblock prints, photographs and illustrations) to help show visually the place of the instrument in traditional and modern Japan.
I haven’t read this book yet. It’s quite expensive!!! About 80€!!!