You know that instrument you always hear during those awesome kung fu movies? Yup, it's a shamisen. You can check it out in Wii Music above, courtesy of the Today's Instrument marketing plan from Nintendo. It, uh, pretty much sounds like it should: a string being plucked. We're sure there are more subtle nuances to the instrument, but we're game bloggers, not music buffs.
Looking for more on Wii Music? Check out the E3 trailer by clicking here, read up on our time with the game here, and learn how to play the harmonica, cello, harpsichord, cheerleader, saxophone, sitar, cowbell, electric bass, drums, dog, accordion, taiko, clarinet, conga, electric guitar, harp, flute, marching drum, violin, piano, guitar, and marimba.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
9-20-2008 @ 4:41PM
Gun Barrier (Gamer Tag) said...
goty
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9-20-2008 @ 6:41PM
Mr Khan said...
I don't know. Pointless or not, some of these instruments look pretty damn enticing.
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9-20-2008 @ 10:09PM
ZombiePikmin said...
Is Wii Music pulling you in? Personally i can't wait to play the dog.
9-20-2008 @ 10:40PM
Carl said...
Um, no, the shamisen is not in Kung Fu movies. Kung Fu movies take place in China. The shamisen is played in Japan. The shamisen is in *Ninja* movies and *Samurai* movies, but that's a whole different thing.
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9-21-2008 @ 1:22AM
zchry said...
Elitist.
9-20-2008 @ 10:44PM
Klintor said...
If you want to hear some awesome Shamisen (and Shakuhachi, etc) listen to Rin'. Yes, the apostrophe is intentional.
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9-21-2008 @ 12:47AM
Josh said...
Yeah, pretty much.
9-21-2008 @ 1:22AM
zchry said...
This performer lady looks as if she has a bad taste in her mouth.
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9-21-2008 @ 1:35PM
ZombiePikmin said...
Ya that "lady" *cough*machine*cough* almost makes the game look boring
9-21-2008 @ 3:24PM
zchry said...
"OH DEAR I HAVE TO PLAY ANOTHER INSTRUMENT...OH BOY I JUST ATE A PLATE OF LEMONS...OH LORDIE WHEN WILL THIS GAME COME OUT SO I CAN GET A NEW JOB."