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Koto

The koto is a stringed instrument with a long hollow body and movable bridges. The instrument originated in China and was brought to Japan in the 7th or 8th century.

Sites in Koto

Koto no Koto
Includes a description and the history of the instrument, directories of musicians, performances, teachers, and courses, recordings, song index, books, supplies, message board, and links.
KotoWorld
Includes introduction, tuning, popular performers, discography, mailing list, and links.
O-Koto
Introduction to the instrument, Sakura Sakura, and a virtual koto [Flash required].
Koto Scores
Scores for learning the koto, using Hiro, Nogi, Gaku, and Western tunings. Includes MIDI samples, sound dictionary, and a score generator.
AsiaSound : The Koto
Includes history, Yatsuhashi-ryu and modern styles, audio samples, and an interview with composer and performer Ten Jinchi.
Washington Toho Koto Society
Washington, DC group of players and friends. Includes calendar of events, photo gallery, and CD ordering.
Koto: Japanese Traditional Musical Instrument
Koto information, sound clips, and instruction.
Kids Web Japan: Koto
Brief history of traditional instruments, parts of the koto with photographs, and an interactive virtual koto.

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