Overview of the Japanese traditional instrument, Koto

Description:

The website, Koto World, presents an in-depth synopsis on the national instrument of Japan (Falconer 1). Elizabeth Falconer’s website gives a thorough explanation on everything about the traditional Japanese instrument, the Koto. It discusses how the Koto is made, the history behind it, basic fundamentals of how it’s played, and what famous artists have performed with this instrument giving the traditional Japanese feel. Many people say the sound of the Koto “brings to mind the simple yet elegant beauty of traditional Japan” (1).

Evaluation:

This website is informative for anyone who would like to be familiar with Japans national instrument. The website offers an organized background on the Koto and will be beneficial to any reader. “The blind composer, innovator and performer Miyagi Michio (1894-1956) was the first Japanese composer to combine…Western and traditional koto music.” Koto World will reveal musical figures such as Miyagi Michio, who was responsible in keeping the Koto unforgotten, and Sawai Tadao who also kept the Koto’s tradition alive today (Falconer 1).

MLA:

Falconer, Elizabeth. "About the Japanese Koto." Koto World. Web. 09 Dec. 2011.