However, because the Chinese character '箏' isn't included in the Joyo-kanji, '琴' and '箏' are sometimes used confusedly for example, bridges (ji, '柱' in Chinese character) used for 'So (箏) no Koto' are called 'Koto-ji' (琴柱), and the person who teaches playing the instrument 'So (箏) no Koto' introduces oneself as 'a teacher of 'Kin (琴) no Koto' in advertisements and others.Īs shown in " Kojiki" (The Records of Ancient Matters), in which the scene of playing the 'koto' frequently appears, 'Koto' has existed in Japan since ancient times, apparently used as a musical instrument for witching purposes. Taisho-koto (a zither with three to five strings) The following instruments are categorized into Koto: The player creates sound by plucking the strings with fingerpicks or the finger (or fingernail). The pitch is adjusted in "So (箏) no Koto" by moving bridges (called "ji") under each string, while the pitch is adjusted in "Kin (琴) no Koto" by pressing the strings against the board with the fingertips (Wagon uses moving bridges). When the distinction between '琴' and '箏' is needed, they are called (1) 'Kin (琴) no Koto' and (2) 'So (箏) no Koto,' respectively. Such situation is further deteriorating because the Chinese character '箏' was not included in the Joyo-kanji (a list of 1,945 pieces of kanji (Chinese characters) designated in 1981). 琴'(Koto) and '箏'(So) have been intermixed and misused throughout the ages. There are three general groups of musical instruments called 'Koto' in Japan: (1) 琴 (generally called 'Koto' or 'Kin'), (2) 箏 (generally called 'So') and (3) 和琴 (generally called 'Wagon'). The koto (also called the 'kin') is a Japanese traditional musical instrument. "RHODES" is a registered trademark of Joseph A Brandstetter.Koto (a long Japanese zither with thirteen strings) ( 琴) Loopmasters or its Suppliers do not accept any liability in relation to the content of the sample or the accuracy of the description. Any goodwill attached to those brands rest with the brand owner. Loopmasters do not have (nor do they claim) any association with or endorsement by these brands. For example references to instrument brands are provided to describe the sound of the instrument and/or the instrument used in the sample. FX processing material (contains FX sounds that match with electro beats) all high-quality recordings of 24-bit 96kHzĪny references to any brands on this site/page, including reference to brands and instruments, are provided for description purposes only.Loop material (contains traditional phrases).Short sound material (contains the whole scale of the koto).Three patterns are recorded, in order to respond to the different needs: Inside this original brand-new authentic sample pack expect to find one-shots, loops, and processed FX sounds, all labelled with key for total flexibility.
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The 13 notes are tuned to a non-western pentatonic scale, while it can sound delicate and pretty, using the plectra it can also sound steely cutting edge. Players can adjust the string pitches by moving the white bridges before playing. To play the instrument, the strings are plucked using three finger picks (thumb, index finger, and middle finger).
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They have 13 strings that are usually strung over 13 movable bridges along the width of the instrument. Koto is about 180 centimetres (71 in) in length and is made from Kiri wood (Paulownia wood). The koto is the national instrument of Japan, also known as the “Japanese Harp”. The koto is a traditional musical instrument that has been used in Japan for more than 1300 years. Hachion Sounds are proud to present this authentic traditional Japanese musical string instrument sample pack – 13 String KOTO!ġ00% royalty-free, this instrument was recorded professionally by master player Asako Mochizuki in a high-quality recording environment, maximising the charm and grace of the instrument and ready for you to add exotic flavours to your productions.