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Kids Web Japan: Koto
Kids Web Japan: Koto: Brief history of traditional instruments, parts of the koto with photographs, and an interactive virtual koto. (Koto)
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/virtual/koto/koto.html |
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O-Koto
O-Koto: Introduction to the instrument, Sakura Sakura, and a virtual koto [Flash required]. (Koto)
http://www.genkienglish.net/genkijapan/koto.htm |
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Washington Toho Koto Society
Washington Toho Koto Society: Washington, DC group of players and friends. Includes calendar of events, photo gallery, and CD ordering. (Koto)
http://www.kotosociety.org/ |
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KotoWorld
KotoWorld: Includes introduction, tuning, popular performers, discography, mailing list, and links. (Koto)
http://www.fsinet.or.jp/~rslavin/koto/ |
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Koto Scores
Koto Scores: Scores for learning the koto, using Hiro, Nogi, Gaku, and Western tunings. Includes MIDI samples, sound dictionary, and a score generator. (Koto)
http://koto.sapp.org/ |
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AsiaSound : The Koto
AsiaSound : The Koto: Includes history, Yatsuhashi-ryu and modern styles, audio samples, and an interview with composer and performer Ten Jinchi. (Koto)
http://www.asiasound.com/pages/learn/articles/kotohistory.htm |
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Koto no 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. (Koto)
http://koto.home.att.net/ |
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Koto: Japanese Traditional Musical Instrument
Koto: Japanese Traditional Musical Instrument: Koto information, sound clips, and instruction. (Koto)
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/%7eNP5Y-HRUC/kt-koto.html |
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Additional
Information: 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.
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