
Sawari - Shamisen Tuner
Tune by Sight and Sound
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Shamisen tuning shouldn't be guesswork. Sawari gives you real-time visual feedback designed specifically for Tsugaru shamisen frequencies — so you can hear the difference, not just hope for it.
WHY SAWARI?
• Precision Visual Feedback — A live needle gauge and cents indicator show exactly how sharp or flat you are. When the ring glows green, you're locked in.
• Hands-Free Auto-Advance — Hold a note in tune for one second and Sawari moves to the next string automatically. No more juggling your phone mid-tuning (Premium).
• Three Traditional Tunings — Hon-choshi, Ni-agari, and San-sagari, ready to go.
• Jūniritsu Pitch System — Transpose to any of the 12 traditional Japanese pitches (十二律) used in classical shamisen performance.
• Built-In Reference Tones — Hear the exact target pitch before you tune. Play one string or all three in sequence. Double-tap to loop.
• Adjustable Concert Pitch — Fine-tune your A4 reference from 432 Hz to 448 Hz to match any ensemble.
GET STARTED FREE:
• Free — Start tuning your first string right away
• Basic — All three strings, all tuning modes, and Jūniritsu pitch selection
• Premium — Everything in Basic, plus auto-advance, advanced noise filtering, reference tone playback, and an ad-free experience
TRADITIONAL TUNINGS:
- Hon-choshi (本調子): C3, F3, C4
- Ni-agari (二上り): C3, G3, C4
- San-sagari (三下り): C3, F3, A#3
Available in English, Japanese, Korean, French, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
Whether you're picking up the bachi for the first time or performing on stage — Sawari keeps you in tune.
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What's New in Sawari
1.1
June 20, 2026
Customisation & Styling * Redesigned Settings & Guide Hub with visual customisation options. * New Classic dial gauge style in addition to the Minimal style. * Animated dynamic motion-aware background (Zero Gravity) and improved layout readability. Functionality * Play reference tones in a loop with a long-press, adjust volume, and choose between traditional Shamisen and pure Synth Wave. * New interactive onboarding guides, Auto-Advance Test simulation, and adjustable Auto Mode Delay. * Diagnostic Tuner Test to verify needle response and mic capture.
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In-App Purchases
$2.99
Basic Tuner
Unlocks all 3 strings and tuning modes.






