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General
There is the classic octave monochord with 30 blank and 30 wound strings, as well as the tambura monochord, which, like the octave monochord, has 30 wound bass strings and a 4-string tambura on the other side in addition to the 20 blank overtone strings. A highlight is the KOTAMO, the 3-in-1 instrument: the Japanese koto, the Indian tambura and the Mongolian monochord. The high quality, the special sound and the elegant design make all three master instruments.
The volume of the third generation of large monochords is significantly fuller, the reverberation is astonishingly long and the joy of playing is exceptional. All three instruments are built in such a way that the feeltone u-stands can be used on any instrument, thus rounding off the familiar feeltone instruments in their external appearance. In addition, there is a simple rectangular wooden plate on which the instruments can be played upright - or placed in the room as a prominent room sculpture. Both the wooden plate and the u-stands are supplied. All three models can also orderedas a Traveller Set including extensions and the monochord bag specially made for the instrument. The bag has two practical pockets on the outsite for the stands. The Traveller Set ensures safe transport on every journey.
As with all feeltone monochords, the body is constructed from a cherry frame with an ash top. The pegs are placed on top to make tuning easier when the instrument is lying down.
As usual with feeltone, the most important accessories are included with the purchase: Korg tuner, tuning key, replacement strings, detailed operating instructions, (tuning template and single bridges for the Master Monochord KOTAMO MO-46MK).
All our strings are made exclusively for feeltone instruments. For tonal reasons, only these strings should be used in the event of a replacement.
Oktave Monochord MO-60MO
The popular Octave Monochord MO-60MO is tuned to D and can easily be tuned to the equally coveted C#. It is strung with 30 blank overtone strings and 30 wound bass strings. Of course, as with all stringed instruments, the Hertz frequency can be changed individually from 440 HZ to 432 HZ. When mounted on the wooden plate, the MO-60O can be played vertically so that it establishes the connection between the cosmos and the earth like a tree. In this version, the instrument can be played sitting cross-legged, on a meditation cushion or on a chair, or even standing up. The overtone strings are played evenly on one side and then the bass strings are stroked on the other side to create a sound carpet. This creates a swaying body movement that supports balancing the body. In terms of sound, the bass strings follow the overtone strings, then the bass strings again and so on, playing infinity. The included feeltone u-stands allow the MO-60MO to be played horizontally. To play the instrument horizontally, sitting on a chair, the extensions can be attached to the u-stands.
A wonderfully spherical instrument to accompany Monolina sounds in playing circles, ensembles, sound baths or sound meditations.
Tambura Monochord MO-54MT
This marvellous octave monochord is extended by a tambura. On one side there are 30 bass strings, on the other side 20 blank overtone strings and 4 tambura strings (D, d, d, a). The tuning of the monochord and tambura is fixed at D, although this instrument can of course also be tuned down to the Vedic C#.
The tambura strings are plucked, which increases the fullness, reverberation and buzz of the tambura. By pushing the jiva (threads) underneath, the strings begin to buzz - the tambura comes to life. It is the traditional accompanying instrument in classical Indian orchestras, which forms the basis for virtuosos with its fifths tuning. With the tambura monochord, the spherical, meditative monochord overtone sound can be complemented with the delicate buzzing sound, adding a typically Indian nuance.
Master-Monochord KOTAMO MO-46MK
The KO-TA-MO (MO-46GK) from feeltone is strung in D tuning, with the option of tuning the strings down a semitone to the magical C#. It is strung with 20 blank overtone strings, 10 wound bass strings, 12 koto strings and 4 tambura strings. This instrument, which is more dedicated to tonal music, comprises three traditional stringed instruments: the Japanese koto, the Indian tambura and the Mongolian monochord. It is wonderfully versatile and will delight any string virtuoso.
Thanks to the new design, the single bridges can be positioned for Koto, GuCheng or guitar players using the new template. In the classic Japanese/Chinese positioning, the plucking hand is on the right. The template is placed against the peg block and the single bridges are positioned so that the highest note is towards the body. The left hand presses down the string for plucked notes or plays together with the other hand to the right of the single bridges. This set-up is recommended for beginners and newcomers to the instrument. For guitarists who have more virtuosity in their left hand, the template can be placed on the nail block. This positions the single bridges so that the lowest note is towards the body. The stringing of the koto is also chosen in D, here in D-diatonic, whereby two notes are tuned below the D scale and two above the octave. This means that the scale starts in B minor, which is the minor parallel to the D major scale. As a result, the KOTAMO comes with two scales to play. The single bridges can easily be moved to the right or left as required in order to play other scales. This requires some practice, but is something that traditional GuCheng or Koto players do all the time while playing.
The tambura (D, d, d, a) is next tot he koto. The tambura strings are plucked, just like the koto. The strings of the tambura are plucked upwards, away from the instrument, to emphasise the traditional buzzing effect. By pushing the jiva (threads) underneath, the strings begin to buzz - the tambura comes to life. It is the traditional accompanying instrument in classical Indian orchestras, which forms the basis for the virtuosos with its sound.
On the other side is the 30-string monochord - with 20 blank overtone strings running down the centre and 5 bass strings at each edge, allowing the breathtaking and endless sound carpet to be played with a gentle stroking.
A unique instrument with an enormous richness of sound and perfect reverberation. Versatile and suitable for a combination of meditation music, spherical sounds and harp-like, Asian melodies. A completely new level of experience for guitarists and an easy approach from intuitive, meditative sound to tonal, virtuoso, expressive or playful melodic dreams.