Koto
(Mus 311C)
The koto is one of the prominent solo and chamber music instruments in Japan. Its repertory extends from the 18th Century classical works to contemporary compositions. The class is an introduction to traditional repertory and techniques of the koto as taught by Sawai Sokyoku-in Tokyo (Ikuta ryu). The student will learn to read the basic koto notation; o-chogen (tune); learn basic tunings hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, nogijoshi and gakujoshi; basic playing techniques and terminology.
Darin Miyashiro, instructor, holds the shihan degree (teaching license) from the Sawai Koto Kai (Tokyo) and performs regularly in the U.S, and Japan.