Sanshin: A great value set, perfect for beginners! Includes DVD, textbook, tuner, and other accessories. This sanshin is a mid-size model, about 4cm shorter than standard sanshin, making it lighter and easier for beginners to handle. ● The karakui (tuning pegs) are carefully adjusted for easy tuning. ● The neck has a glossy, luxurious black finish. ● The sanshin body has the same design as higher-grade sanshin. ● Slightly smaller and lighter than standard sanshin, making it easy to handle for beginners. ● Position stickers are applied by our shop before shipping, along with tuning, so even first-time sanshin players can practice with confidence. Neck: Makabe type (glossy, luxurious black finish) - South Sea wood Body: Double-sided artificial skin Dimensions: Total length approx. 75cm Body diameter approx. 18cm x body thickness approx. 9cm * The sanshin is carefully adjusted by Okinawan craftsmen, including the balance of the neck and body. The body wrap, karakui, strings, stringing, and uma are all set up and ready to use. ＜Set Contents＞ ● Okinawa Sanshin Body ● Sanshin Cloth Case ● Kunkunshi Position Stickers ● Tsume (plectrum) ● Pick ● Sanshin Ten Cap (Protects the top of the sanshin) ● Sound-Dampening Uma (Reduces the sound of the sanshin) ● Spare Uma ● Spare Male String (1) ● Spare Middle String (1) ● Spare Female String (1) ● Strap (Shoulder belt - makes playing the sanshin easier. Easy to remove!) ● Clip-on Tuner ● Chindami Chart ● "Okinawa Sanshin Classroom" Textbook (for playing with staff notation) ● "Okinawa Sanshin Classroom" DVD (for playing with staff notation) DVD "Okinawa Sanshin Classroom" Contents ● Opening ♪ Asadoya Yunta ● Parts Names / Sanshin History / How to String the Strings ● Handling / Setting up the Uma / Tuning / Transposition ● Let's Hold the Sanshin / How to Hold the Bachi (plectrum) / Posture ● How to Move the Bachi / Open Strings / Tips for Playing ♪ Practice Song: Musunde Hiraite ● Position Practice / Finger Numbers / Finger Positions / Tips ● Let's Play the Do-Re-Mi Scale on the Sanshin ♪ Asadoya Yunta - Singing Section ♪ Ju-ku no Haru (Nineteen Springs) / Practice in Sections / Play Slowly ♪ Anpabushi ♪ Asadoya Yunta ● Ending ♪ Tinsagu no Hana ● Karaoke for Singing Practice: Ju-ku no Haru ● Karaoke for Singing Practice: Tinsagu no Hana ● Karaoke for Singing Practice: Anpabushi ● Karaoke for Singing Practice: Asadoya Yunta Level...Beginner Type...Other