Sawari

This video covers Sawari.

In Tsugaru Shamisen tuning, not only is the pitch of the strings adjusted, but also the unique overtones and vibration of the Shamisen, called Sawari, are added. By adding Sawari, the sound stretches. This Sawari is attached to the shamisen below the upper part of the first string, but if you can adjust it properly to the first string, the overtones and vibration will come out beautifully on the other strings as well. Let’s make a beautiful sound by attaching the Sawari correctly.