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The kotamos with double-curved 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.

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Tuning key

S or M feet or upright

handles

tuning sheet

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