Michio Miyagi (The Father of Modern Koto)
Significance: He revolutionized Japanese music by blending traditional Koto with Western classical elements.
Key Work: His masterpiece, Haru no Umi (The Sea in Spring), is the most famous Koto piece worldwide. He also invented the 17-string bass Koto.
If you like soothing and classical sounds, listen to Michio Miyagi. If you prefer powerful, experimental, or jazz-influenced music, check out Kazue Sawai or Michiyo Yagi.
Kazue Sawai (The Avant-Garde Pioneer)
Significance: A leading figure in contemporary Koto music. She is known for her powerful, energetic performances and collaborations with international jazz and classical artists.
Style: She broke the "elegant" stereotype of the Koto, proving it can be a percussive and dynamic modern instrument.
Michiyo Yagi (The Global Innovator)
Significance: A trailblazer in the international avant-garde and jazz scenes.
Style: She plays various types of Koto (including 21-string versions) and frequently collaborates with global icons like John Zorn. Her music pushes the boundaries of what the Koto can do.
Beautiful instrument and sound. Also loved watching Oto no Tomare! Which is a school sports/music series where they play this exact instrument with some romance.
You're not going to tell us any information about this instrument? Or maybe mention bands that use it?
Michio Miyagi (The Father of Modern Koto) Significance: He revolutionized Japanese music by blending traditional Koto with Western classical elements. Key Work: His masterpiece, Haru no Umi (The Sea in Spring), is the most famous Koto piece worldwide. He also invented the 17-string bass Koto.
If you like soothing and classical sounds, listen to Michio Miyagi. If you prefer powerful, experimental, or jazz-influenced music, check out Kazue Sawai or Michiyo Yagi.
Kazue Sawai (The Avant-Garde Pioneer) Significance: A leading figure in contemporary Koto music. She is known for her powerful, energetic performances and collaborations with international jazz and classical artists. Style: She broke the "elegant" stereotype of the Koto, proving it can be a percussive and dynamic modern instrument.
Michiyo Yagi (The Global Innovator) Significance: A trailblazer in the international avant-garde and jazz scenes. Style: She plays various types of Koto (including 21-string versions) and frequently collaborates with global icons like John Zorn. Her music pushes the boundaries of what the Koto can do.
Can’t forget, I played shamisen in my university traditional Japanese instrument club
Beautiful instrument and sound. Also loved watching Oto no Tomare! Which is a school sports/music series where they play this exact instrument with some romance.
im more into chinese instruments
own 3 guzhengs and an erhu; idk if i can play anymore my hands have gotten alot of joint damage :(
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