I don't think so - I suspect arthritis. Her hand is wrapped on the last three fingers. The picks are on thumb, index, and middle fingers. The Tsume (picks) are from the Ikuta school of playing (most Koto players use this type of Tsume). The right hand is not what has the problems it is the left that requires more strength.
i love the japenese harp
okies 3 years ago
It is pretty special.
quebecfoxtrot 3 years ago
Koto is not a harp, but rather a zither. It sounds more like a harp but it is not one.
dulcimoo 3 years ago
dude it sounds so asian but so cool! ^_^
xXxDejaxXx16 3 years ago
Yeah, me too.I had never seen anything like it.
But judging from all the protection on Sakura's fingers it must be a beast to play.
quebecfoxtrot 3 years ago
the protection are pics for plucking
hirudomedicinalis 3 years ago
I'm glad she is wearing them, she makes beautiful music.
quebecfoxtrot 3 years ago
I don't think so - I suspect arthritis. Her hand is wrapped on the last three fingers. The picks are on thumb, index, and middle fingers. The Tsume (picks) are from the Ikuta school of playing (most Koto players use this type of Tsume). The right hand is not what has the problems it is the left that requires more strength.
dulcimoo 3 years ago
I love this instrument!
JohNnLenNoNfAn 3 years ago