# My Sanshin Tuner - Chindami — Okinawan sanshin, kunkunshi

> Okinawan sanshin tuner with visual guidance, multiple tunings, and reference tones. (iPhone/iPad app by Kurt Higa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-sanshin-tuner-chindami/id6814658351 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kurt Higa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735394078)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-10-08
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: free

## What is My Sanshin Tuner?

A free, simple tuner for the Okinawan sanshin.
Pluck a string and the app hears which one it is. A face shows how close you are, frowning when you're off and smiling in green when you're in tune, and a drawing shows which karakui to turn, and which way.

■ Just pluck
  Recognises the low, middle and high string automatically. No order to follow, nothing to set up.
  Or pick one string to tune just that one.
  A dot on the arc shows how far off you are, and the meter turns green when you're there.
  A completion screen celebrates once all three strings are in.

■ Which karakui to turn
 A drawing of the head shows which karakui to turn, and whether to tighten or loosen it.
 Big enough to follow with your phone on a stand and both hands on the sanshin.

■ Tunings and pitch
  All five common tunings: honchōshi, niagi, sansage, ichiage and ichisage, plus a custom tuning where you set each string yourself.
  Pick the base pitch by pitch-pipe number 1 to 6 (A to D) and all three targets follow.

■ Reference tones
  Tap a string to hear its target note, keep it sounding as a drone, or play all three to check the chord by ear.

■ Note names
  Kunkunshi (合・四・工), solfège or letters, your choice.

■ Settings
  Accuracy: Standard (within ±10 cents, quick to reach, for everyday practice) or Precise (within ±5 cents, for performing and recording).
  Reference pitch A4 of 440, 441 or 442 Hz, microphone sensitivity, Japanese or English.

■ Private by design
  Free, no ads, no account. Works offline. Microphone audio is analysed on the device only and is never recorded or sent anywhere.

Built so that someone picking up a sanshin can tune it in under a minute without reading instructions. A short guide shows the way the first time; tap ? to see it again.

## Key features

- Automatic string detection
- Visual karakui adjustment guide
- Supports five common tunings
- Custom tuning option
- Reference tones and drone
- Kunkunshi, solfège, or letter note names
- Adjustable accuracy and reference pitch

## Is My Sanshin Tuner safe?

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## Is My Sanshin Tuner legit?

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## Frequently asked questions about My Sanshin Tuner

### How accurate is My Sanshin Tuner?

My Sanshin Tuner offers two accuracy settings: Standard, within ±10 cents for everyday practice, and Precise, within ±5 cents for performing and recording. This allows users to choose the level of precision that best suits their needs.

### Does My Sanshin Tuner have ads?

No, My Sanshin Tuner is free, has no ads, and requires no account. It is designed to be private and works offline, with all audio analysis performed on the device.

### What tunings does My Sanshin Tuner support?

The app supports five common tunings: honchōshi, niagi, sansage, ichiage, and ichisage. It also includes a custom tuning option where you can set each string yourself.

### Can I hear the target notes with My Sanshin Tuner?

Yes, you can tap a string to hear its target note. You can also keep it sounding as a drone or play all three notes together to check the chord by ear.

### Is My Sanshin Tuner suitable for beginners?

Yes, it is built so that someone picking up a sanshin can tune it in under a minute without reading instructions. A short guide is available the first time you use it.

### What devices does My Sanshin Tuner support?

Currently, My Sanshin Tuner is supported on iPhone devices. It was last updated on October 21, 2026, with version 1.0.6.

### How does My Sanshin Tuner guide karakui adjustments?

The app displays a drawing of the sanshin's head, indicating which karakui to turn and whether to tighten or loosen it. This visual guide is large enough to follow easily with your phone on a stand.

### What is the age rating for My Sanshin Tuner?

My Sanshin Tuner has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and general audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-10-21

• Tune one string at a time: once a string is in tune, the tuner moves on to the next one by itself
 • Tap any string to go back and tune it again
 • Prefer to pick strings yourself? Turn off Auto-advance in Settings
 • This replaces Auto, so the tuner always knows which string you're tuning

### 1.0.5 — 2026-10-20

- The meter now has a big face: it frowns when you're off and smiles in green when you're in tune. A dot on the arc
  shows how far off you are.
  - The karakui drawing is bigger, easy to follow with your phone on a stand.
  - Steadier readings: a fading note no longer reads sharp in a noisy room, and a flat string no longer flashes green as
  you pluck it.
  - When a string reaches the green, it stays green ("Perfect!") until you pluck again.
  - A new guided tour the first time you open the app. Tap ? to see it again.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-10-19

Reference pitch is now a simple choice of 440, 441 or 442 Hz, so it can't be set to an unusual value by mistake.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-17

- Shows which peg to turn, and whether to tighten or loosen

### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-11

- Pick the string you're tuning, or let the app follow your plucks
- More accurate, steadier readings, even when a string is far out of tune
- Clearer drone tone
- New app icon

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