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Curved Kotamo
Curved Kotamo
The Kotamo with arched tops for an extra full and deep sound! Learn more >
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- Each instrument is unique
- Perfect workmanship
Each instrument handmade
Shipment
We ship our instruments and accessories to Germany, Europe and worldwide. However, it is only possible to place orders from Germany and Europe in our web shop, as shipping costs to all other countries must be calculated individually. Please contact us if your country is outside Europe.
The payment methods are advance payment by bank transfer, Paypal and invoice.
We ship the ordered items within 3-7 days after receipt of payment. If an item is not in stock, the delivery time is approximately 2-3 weeks (we are a small manufacturer...).
The amount to be transferred (value of goods + shipping costs) and the bank details can be found in the order confirmation email, which is sent automatically after the order has been submitted.
The shipping costs (postage and packaging) are:
Germany :
15 € for goods under 120 cm in length
25 € for goods over 120 cm in length
Europe:
flat rate of 45 €
all other countries:
80 € for goods under 120 cm in length
120 € for goods over 120 cm and under 155 cm in length
Wie groß ist der Unterschied zwischen Premium und Standardoberfläche?
Die Premiumoberfläche wird 3-4 x geölt, zwischengeschliffen und poliert. Dadurch ist sie noch etwas robuster und die Oberfläche ist sehr glatt und hat einen etwas stärkeren Glanz. Wir empfehlen diese Behandlung allen, die planen das Instrument viel zu transportieren.
Die Standardoberfläche wird nur 1 x geölt und poliert, hat aber auch einen absolut ausreichenden, dauerhaften Schutz und eine schöne glatte Oberfläche.
Great richness of sound through vaulted ceilings
The kotamos with double-arched tops have a slightly larger sound body and therefore develop a somewhat fuller and bassier sound than the flat kotamos. In terms of playing style and tuning, they are otherwise identical to the flat kotamos. The arched kotamos are only available in the wider version.
The ko-ta-mo is a mixture of three different instruments: koto, tambura, and monochord. The monochord dates back to Pythagoras and is therefore of European origin, the tambura is an Indian accompaniment instrument, and the koto is a Japanese melody instrument.
The playing style is relatively simple. From the very first moment, beautiful sounds and melodies can be coaxed from the instrument.
Of course, the kotamo can also be combined with classical instruments such as guitar or violin, which often creates entirely new sonic spaces and ideas.
The three instruments can be played excellently together. On the tanbura and monochord, you can play the fundamental note with your left hand and, at the same time, play melodies with your right hand on the koto. If you tune the koto so that all the notes match the fundamental note, you can improvise completely freely and without thinking.
- music therapy
- sound meditation
- improvisation
- overtone singing
- sound therapy
- psychotherapy
- sound healing
- trance work
- sound journeys
- natural tone music
- voice training
The curved Kotamo is available in three standard sizes:
| execution | length | Width | Height | Mood | number of strings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arched Kotamo 106 | 106 cm | 30 cm | 8 cm | E | 56 |
| Arched Kotamo 126 | 126 cm | 30 cm | 8 cm | C | 56 |
| Arched Kotamo 146 | 146 cm | 30 cm | 8 cm | A | 56 |
Tuning key
S or M feet or upright
Grips
Balancing paper
Spare strings (2 plain steel strings for monochord, 2 plain steel strings for koto)
Bag
Upright Stand
Feet S/M/L/XL
Pickup
Spare Strings
sound samples
