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Shamisen Songs are collectible songs Atsu can play with her Shamisen in Ghost of Yotei. See a map of known Shamisen Song locations, as well as their effects!

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List of Shamisen Songs

Songs Locations by Region
Yotei Grasslands Ishikari Plain
Tokachi Range Teshio Ridge

Yotei Grasslands Songs

✔️ Details World and Map View
Atsu’s Song
Atsu's Song is automatically available during the prologue. 		World:
Atsu’s Song
Map :
Atsu’s Song Map Image
Song of Soma
You can learn this song when you hunt for Soma the Condemned. When you reach the cave near Lake Jozan, try playing your shamisen to learn this song. This will open the door in the cavern. 		World:
Song of Soma
Map :
Song of Soma Map Image
Song of Spirit
You can learn this song by completing the Familiar Locations memories in Master Heijiro's Garden, west of the Yotei River.
Effect: Play this song to discover Bamboo Strikes where max Spirit can be increased.
Related Quest : Master of the Shamisen 		World:
Song of Spirit
Map :
Song of Spirit Map Image
Song of the Wolf
To learn the Song of the Wolf, unlock 4 Wolf Dens in any order. You will be prompted by the wolf to play your Shamisen after rescuing one of the wolves.
Effect: Play this song to locate Wolf Dens where you may increase your bond with wolves. 		World:
Song of the Wolf
Map :
Song of the Wolf Map Image

Ishikari Plain Songs

✔️ Details World and Map View
Song of Shrines
To learn the Song of Shrines, set up a camp anywhere around Ishikari Plain. Take note that this is primarily a random encounter and will require you to camp in the region from time to time.
Effect: Play this song to locate nearby Shrines where you can find Charms. 		World:
Song of Shrines
Map :
Song of Shrines Map Image
Song of Well-Being
To learn the Song of Well-Being, run along the Stone Jaw Coast until you find a cliff at the end of it. Climb up that cliff to reach the Shamisen Place.
Effect: Play this song to locate the Yotei Six Camps.
Related Location: Stone Jaw Coast 		World:
Song of Well-Being
Map :
Song of Well-Being Map Image

Tokachi Range Songs

✔️ Details World and Map View
Song of Ainu
To learn the Song of Ainu, complete The Soul of an Instrument in Tokachi Ridge and A Melody of Thoughts in Nayoro Wilds.
Effect: Play this song to locate lost Ainu items.
Related Quest : The Soul of an Instrument and A Melody of Thoughts 		World:
Song of Ainu
Map :
Song of Ainu Map Image
Song of Revenge
To learn the Song of Revenge, look for the Musician's Camp located north of Shizunai Woods. Donate 50 coins to the musician and follow his instructions afterwards.
Related Location: Shizunai Woods 		World:
Song of Revenge
Map :
Song of Revenge Map Image

Teshio Ridge Songs

✔️ Details World and Map View
Song of Vanity
To learn the Song of Vanity, climb up the peak of the mountain to find the Shamisen Practice that is overlookking Teshio River. You can find this directly north of the Crimson Forest.
Effect: Play this song to locate Vanity Gears.
Related Location: Crimson Forest 		World:
Song of Vanity
Map :
Song of Vanity Map Image

What are Shamisen Songs?

Performable Melodies with Effects

Shamisen Song

Shamisen Songs are performable melodies similar to the flute melodies of the previous game. It is still not known whether these songs are purely performative in nature or if they provide effects such as change the weather or boost Atsu's morale in an upcoming battle.

Follow Golden Kites to Learn Shamisen Songs

GOY - learn shamisen songs
Some songs can be learned in special locations on the map, from a high vantage point use your spyglass to spot Golden Kites. This will lead you to Shamisen Inspiration points in Ezo.

Shamisen Song Completion Trophies

Like Mother, Like Daughter Trophy

✔️ Like Mother, Like Daughter
Bronze Trophy Bronze Learn all shamisen songs.

Finding and learning all the Shamisen Songs throughout Ezo rewards you with the Like Mother, Like Daugther trophy.
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Shamisen SongsShamisen Songs Sumi-E Painting PinSumi-e Paintings
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