I got a shamisen（三味線）, a Japanese three stringed instrument

Unexpectedly, I received a shamisen（三味線）, a Japanese three stringed instrument from a friend of mine.

I used to have the impression that the shamisen was made of cat or dog leather, and I thought it was kind of weird. But after being impressed by a Tsugaru shamisen performance（津軽三味線）on a TV show, I've wanted to try it someday.

I was actually going to do it when I got better at shinobue, but I decided to take it this time because it was a good opportunity. By the way, this is a practice shamisen made of artificial leather.

Now, It' s in my home, but I've never played a stringed instrument before. So I'm not quite sure what to do with it. I've only opened the lid of the case and looked at it.

I know probably needs to be tuned, but I don't even know how to do it. First, I'm looking for some shamisen lesson videos for beginners on Youtube !

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