How to Mark Positions on the Shamisen with Fujaku Strip or Dots

How to Mark Positions on the Shamisen with Fujaku Strip or Dots

Anyone playing with Bunkafu notation (tablature for shamisen) faces the big challenge of assigning specific sounds — and thus specific positions on the shamisen neck — to the numbers on the page.
While learning by ear was the original method, nowadays almost every beginner sticks dots on their neck to navigate more easily.
You can mark the positions individually or use a handy Fujaku strip.

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