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Shamisen skin

Photo:Shinya Maezaki2021-09-03

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory
Kyōto-shi, Japan

The quality of the skin and how it is stretched over the body can greatly alter the sound quality. A thicker skin will produce heavier sounds, while a thinner skin will produce lighter sounds.

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  • Title: Shamisen skin
  • Creator: Photo:Shinya Maezaki
  • Date Created: 2021-09-03
  • Location Created: Nonaka Shamisen Workshop: Higashiyama's Ajiki Alley
  • Subject Keywords: Shamisen
  • Type: Musical instrument
  • Rights: © Satoshi Nonaka
Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

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