Tataki
A modern shamisen tablature editor + player for iPhone and Android.
Write, edit, and play three-string shamisen tabs anywhere — honchōshi, ni-agari, and san-sagari tunings, full bachi technique inventory, deterministic playback, MIDI export. Local-first; sync optional.
Built for the shamisen
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3-string tablature, native
Position 0–20 on each string, bachi front/back, sukkui / hajiki / uchi / suberi.
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Deterministic playback
SoundFont-based shamisen synth with stable timing — looping doesn't drift.
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MIDI export
Send your tablature to any DAW for further production.
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Offline-first
Everything you write stays on-device. The catalog downloads for offline use.