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MUSIC OF CLASSICAL JAPANBY:
HALL IE CHEN
RYAN ZHAO
MARVIN CHAN
VIV IAN LU
THE KOTO• Traditional Japanese instrument
• 13 strings, which are plucked to create sound
• Originated in China
• Solo performances or ensemble
• Many forms in other countries in Asia
HOW TO PLAY THE KOTO• The koto is played by plucking the strings in a very swift motion.
• Picks are placed on the thumb and two fingers on the right hand and are used to pluck the strings.
• The left hand is used to press the strings to change the pitch.
WHAT DOES THE KOTO SOUND LIKE?• The koto has a soothing sound that was used as old Japanese
court music.
• The koto is said to capture the pure sound of Japan.
HISTORY OF THE KOTO• The koto was introduced to the Japanese by the Chinese.
• The koto is considered the national instrument of Japan.
• Over time, the number of strings on the koto have increased.
• The koto is often studied by girls in samurai families.
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