"BEGINs 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 doesnt press the stings at exactly the right place, beautiful melodies wont 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.
In Free-Play mode, while pressing the Kan-Dokoro and stroking the tap area, the user can experience the feel of truly playing the San-Shin with this app.
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 players level, everyone can eventually master the San-Shin. When the player can stroke at the same speed as the members of BEGIN, theyve become a master!
Additionally in the, "Ai no Te," corner, BEGINs music includes both, "Ai no Te," and, "Yubi-Bue," indispensable parts of Okinawan music. Press, swing, and rock out!
For all lovers 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 in Version 1.5.0:
○Usagi to Kame
○Urashima Taro
○Tinsagu no hana
○Kankara San-shin umushirumun
○Nada sousou
○Shimanchu no takara
○Pamaya Yunta
○Sanshin no Hana
○Irayoi Tsukiyohama
○Taketomijima de Aimasyou (Ver 1.3.0)
○Ojii jiman no Orion beer (Ver 1.3.0)
○Kariyushi no yoru (Ver 1.4.0)
○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 arent pressed, the next Kan-Dokoro wont 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 BEGINs original songs.
*Tempo and key adjusts automatically to these original songs.
Free-Play Mode
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In Free-Play Mode, press Kan-Dokoro and play like a real San-Shin.
Ai no Te
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The band BEGINs original Ai no Te, swing your i-phone while using your favourite Ai no Te!