Type of Shamisen

Photo:Shinya Maezaki2021-05-15

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

There are 3 types of shamisen according to the width of the neck: the futozao (wide neck), the chūzao (medium-wide neck), and the hosozao (narrow neck).

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Title: Type of Shamisen
Creator: Photo:Shinya Maezaki
Date Created: 2021-05-15
Location Created: Higashiyama's Ajiki Alley
Original Language: Japanese
Subject Keywords: Shamisen
Type: Musical instrument
Rights: © Satoshi Nonaka

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

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