Experience

In this photo, Brenna helps Shana tune her shamisen before the next song. The tsugaru shamisen must be re-tuned depending on what piece is to be played. Shana is still a little small to reach up and do it herself but is learning by experience on stage how to do it quickly. Sometimes a string will break and must be replaced quickly on the fly. The tsugaru shamisen is relatively fragile instrument since most of the critical parts are natural. The three sisters have just had three performances in three days and are in need of some "down time" and practice time. Their next performance will be next Monday night.