BEGIN's Uta San-Shin

About BEGIN's Uta San-Shin Android App

Japanese local 3 stringed melody maker, the San-shin

"BEGIN's Uta San-Shin," is an application for everyone to enjoy easily playing songs with the Okinawan band, BEGIN, on the Okinawan instrument, the San-Shin.

Because the San-Shin is fretless, if the player doesn't press the stings at exactly the right place, beautiful melodies won't emerge from the instrument. The right positions are known as, "Kan-Dokoro." These, "Kan-Dokoro," are shown through a score of Chinese characters known as, "Kun-Kun-Shi," which is displayed on the left side of the app to allow the player to easily master the basics of the game.

Furthermore, in Singing-San-Shin mode, along with the Kan-Dokoro appear original Japanese lyrics, so the player can sing while playing!

Because the tempo and key can be adjusted to the player's level, everyone can eventually master the San-Shin. When the player can stroke at the same speed as the members of BEGIN, they've become a master!

Additionally in the, "Ai no Te," corner, BEGIN's music includes both, "Ai no Te," and, "Yubi-Bue," indispensable parts of Okinawan music. Press, swing, and rock out!

For all lover's of Okinawa, this is an app for anyone to enjoy learning the San-Shin, or just having a great time while drinking with friends.

All sampling was performed by BEGIN.

Songs included :
○Usagi to Kame
○Urashima Taro
○Tinsagu no hana
○Kankara San-shin umushirumun
○Nada sousou
○Shimanchu no takara
○Pamaya Yunta
○Sanshin no hana
○Irayoi Tsukiyohama (Ver 1.5.0)
○Taketomijima de Aimasyou (Ver 1.5.0)
○Ojii jiman no Orion beer (Ver 1.5.0)
○Kariyushi no yoru (Ver 1.5.0)
○Uruma Melody (Ver 1.5.0)
○Umi no Koe (Ver 1.5.0)

Singing-San-Shin Menu
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☆Singing-San-Shin Mode
In Singing-San-Shin mode, lyrics appear with the Kan-Dokoro. Learn the
San-Shin while singing!

☆Role-Model Mode
Automatically plays along with the Kun-Kun-Shi score. The recommended tempo
is displayed in the lower left part of the screen, the tempo can be adjusted
in the settings, and memorize at your own pace.

☆Practice Mode
The Kan-Dokoro light up, press them while playing.
*If the correct Kan-Dokoro aren't pressed, the next Kan-Dokoro won't be
displayed.

☆Challenge Mode
The Kun-Kun-Shi score scrolls along the tempo set in the settings while the
Kan-Dokoro light up. Try to play along with the tempo!

☆BEGIN Sessions
Bring it all together! Play along with BEGIN's original songs.
*Tempo and key adjusts automatically to these original songs.

Ai no Te
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The band BEGIN's original Ai no Te, swing your i-phone while using your
favourite Ai no Te!