Matsuri (Tsugaru Syamisen Kaede TAB) - Fujii Kaze

It’s arranged in C♯ minor (C#m), the same key as the original song. The separately sold performance tracks and karaoke versions distributed by various companies are also in the same key. The length of the song is the same as the original.

Part 1 plays the main phrase. The piano phrase at the beginning involves many position jumps and can be quite challenging, but give it a try!

The flute phrase in measures 3–10 has been arranged in a shamisen style, incorporating techniques such as sukui (upward plucking) and hajiki (pull-off).

Filler phrases have been added between the melody lines, so try to follow them carefully.

The chords may sound dissonant at first, but the pitches match the backing harmony, so when played along with the karaoke track, they should sound natural.

Part 2 is basically the backing part.

In interplay with Part 1, there are sections where it should stand out clearly and others where it supports the melody. Be mindful of this distinction as you play.

Please refer to the distributed performance recordings and the explanatory videos on YouTube when practicing

Solo & Back Tracks:

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kF4D_y-_dTSjnGT93B3U_DxICDRAN9KIs