I will have to agree with both previous comments, this instrument is NOT a Koto. It does however belong to the zither family but it is native to Korea and not Japan. And yes, the lady is wearing a native Hanbok from Korea, which one would probably wear to a performance like this one just as one would wear a Kimono to a similar performance in Japan. Thanks for posting it, nice video!
MMcLuhan06, this instrument has nothing to do with Koto. It's Geomungo which is played with a stick, Suldae, so sounds deeper and heavier than Gayageum.
ah,, any instruments are so wonderful..!
now i realised i really love instruments..
thanks Ms Geomungo.
ayanuhito 2 years ago
Hello,
I will have to agree with both previous comments, this instrument is NOT a Koto. It does however belong to the zither family but it is native to Korea and not Japan. And yes, the lady is wearing a native Hanbok from Korea, which one would probably wear to a performance like this one just as one would wear a Kimono to a similar performance in Japan. Thanks for posting it, nice video!
lpmar176 3 years ago 2
it is a geomungo
darthsion71 3 years ago
Thank you. Yes, it is a Komungo and most interesting by the way. I love its timbre in the lower tonalities, it can be very strong and powerful.
lpmar176 3 years ago
also ot can be sentimental and romantic
darthsion71 3 years ago
MMcLuhan06, this instrument has nothing to do with Koto. It's Geomungo which is played with a stick, Suldae, so sounds deeper and heavier than Gayageum.
dorawamonica 3 years ago 3
Great video! However, the this instrument is a Geomungo or Hyungum(Korean) not the Koto(japanese). Thanks for the upload!
suchondaegam 4 years ago 3
it is a geomungo
darthsion71 3 years ago