Advanced Techniques of Playing
Players also invented new techniques for playing a Bass-Koto.It uses more use of the left hand as it produces a deep sound which lasts for a longer time. This helps to create more pitches at one string. The strings are also plucked over the cylindrical holder extenet to create a sudden shrill. The area of koto towards the left side is also plucked by left hand. This creates a very good and humbling tune.
Though Miyagi also invented an 80-string koto
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