It is a three stringed lute very similar to the sanxian and is a precursor to the shamisen it is taught in snake skin, and it is plucked with a plectrum worn on the index finger.
It is a three stringed lute very similar to the sanxian. This was what it is taught in snake skin. It is a precursor to the shamisen. This was what it is taught in snake skin. It is plucked with a plectrum. This plectrum is worn on the index finger.