Name: KoTaMo Concert Monochord - Tanpura, Koto and Monochord

Quality: Hand Made

Simple Description: The KoTaMo Concert Monochord is a three in one instrument that combines a monochord with a koto and a tanpura. The monochord is on one side and the tanpura and koto share the other.

Strings and Tuning:

The monochord has 28 overtone strings (C) and 2 bass strings (C)
The koto has 12 strings (C)
The tanpura has 4 strings (C, c, c, G).

Dimensions: 53 x 12 x 4 inches (approx)

Materials: Cherry wood and ash

Includes: Tuner, tuning instrument, some replacement strings, and wood stand. 

Training:  Free 30 minute training via Skype

Sound Notes: Strum on the strings close to the bridge of the monochord to create sounds rich in over-tones. Strum in the middle and the sound is more even. At first it seems like you’re hearing only one tone, but as your mind relaxes you can notice a full variety of tones and overtones that weave a wistful and subtle melody. It creates a sound experience much like that of a gong. 

Name: Meditation Octave Monochord with Tanpura - MO54T

Quality: Hand Crafted in Germany

Simple Description: This two-in-one, double-sided Octave monochord with tanpura is perfect for accompanying overtone singing or creating a sound carpet for meditation.

Strings and Tuning: 20 overtone monochord strings in c on one side, and 4 tanpura strings (C, c, c, G) on the other side. 

Dimensions: 53 x 12 x 4 inches

Materials: Cherry wood and ash

Includes: Tuner, tuning instrument, some replacement strings, and wood stand. 

Training:  Free 30 minute training via Skype

Sound Notes: Strum on the strings close to the bridge of the monochord to create sounds rich in over-tones. Strum in the middle and the sound is more even. At first it seems like you’re hearing only one tone, but as your mind relaxes you can notice a full variety of tones and overtones that weave a wistful and subtle melody. It creates a sound experience much like that of a gong.  

Name: Octave Meditation Monochord MO-600

Quality: Hand Made in Germany

Simple Description: Elegant double-sided, 60 string monochord. Can play in upright or horizontal position.

Strings and Tuning: One side has 30 overtone strings, the other has 30 bass strings.  Tuning Range: B-d / B-D 

Dimensions: 53 x 12 x 4 inches

Materials: Cherry wood and ash

Includes: Tuner, tuning instrument, some replacement strings, and  wood stand. 

Training:  Free 30 minute training via Skype

Sound Notes: Strum on the strings close to the bridge to create sounds rich in over-tones. Strum in the middle and the sound is more even. At first it seems like you’re hearing only one tone, but as your mind relaxes you can notice a full variety of tones and overtones that weave a wistful and subtle melody. It creates a sound experience much like that of a gong.  

The volume is impacted by contact between the musician’s body and the instrument.

Shipping: Door to door Fedex, all fees included. (You will receive a Fedex tracking number once the order is placed and confirmed.)  

Here is what some of our customers have to say about the Monochord:

I am a Montessori teacher and own a monochord. I notice that the kids that I teach stop occasionally in their schoolwork, go over to the monochord and play, and then return with a feeling of calm to their work. Sometimes a child lays down on the Giant tongue drum and another one plays the tongue drum while a third child plays the monochord. For myself, I realized that the deep sound of the monochord grounds me while the higher pitch gives me upwards energy. I think the monochord is a precious instrument. 

Irmhild Vogel, Berlin,Montessorie teacher, Kindergarten teacher and mother of 8 children

 Monochord Mediation Monochord Manual

• NEW! now also available in G, g and d (fifth)
• Comes tuned in A, C, D or F  
• 34 strings, bass overtone fifth
• 5 Koto bridges
• Universal template for minor or major tuning
• Use it for mediation, sound massage, concerts
• Place on the body for a sound massage
• Size 28.3'' x 13'' x 4.3''
• Material: ash & cherry wood
• Weight: 6 lbs
• Available accessories : Travel bag, U-Stand 

Combines energizing overtones with the deeper tones of an octave and fifth tuning.

Lightweight and versatile, this monochord is designed so anyone can pick it up and play, while also suitable for concert performances.

Use for sound bathing, sound mediation or to accompany singing.

Thanks to the light weight you can also use the Monolina therapeutically as a “body monochord.”

Monolina in C: 24 overtone strings in C`, 5 bass strings in C, and 5 strings in fifth G. Rich overtones tending to major.

Monolina in A: 24 overtone strings in A, 5 bass strings in A, and 5 strings in fifth E (Tanpura tuning).  Rich overtones tending to minor.

Monolina in G: 24 overtone strings in G, 5 bass strings in g, and 5 strings in fifth d (Tanpura tuning).

Monolina in F: 24 overtone strings in F, 5 bass strings in F, and 5 strings in fifth C (Tanpura tuning). Vibration in abundance.

Monolina in D: 24 overtone strings in D, 5 bass strings in D, and 5 strings in fifth A (Tanpura tuning).  Strong bass with strong vibration.

View this video for a tutorial on tuning the Monlina 

What our customers are saying...

"The Monolini is a beautifully crafted intuitive instrument that is perfect for sound healing with vocal improv groups because it creates a magical music bed over which delicious harmonies can be created. It so easily produces enchanting  overtones that a person playing it can simultaneously sit in a meditative state and keep the strings sounding with little effort. People are incredibly drawn to this lovely portable monochord whenever I give workshops."

- Joule L'adara, founder of Sounding Circles LLC

"As a music therapist, I know about the incredible therapeutic value of sound and vibration. I uses the monochord to begin and end her yoga classes, massage therapy sessions, and guided meditations. Because we synchronize with our sonic environment- a principle called "entrainment"- the monochord is a powerful tool that induces a parasympathetic response, reducing heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, pulse and brainwave activity. It facilitates a shift from the busy thinking and doing states to a calm feeling and being state, thereby promoting relaxation and preparing her clients to enter and receive deep healing through yoga, bodywork and meditation."

- Katarina Zech, Board Certified Music Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Meditation Guide. 

What can you do with a Monolina:

Ingo boehme impression with Monolina #feeltone #soundbath #monolina #monochord #soundmediation

A post shared by Gabriele Schwibach (@feeltonemonochords) on Oct 25, 2017 at 8:11pm PDT

How to work with our Template and inserting the 5 Bridges click on the video and it will bring you to the part of the video showing you the HOW to

Our Monolina's are great companions for performances. Here the Monolina A ( tuned to G) and Monolina D at the Soundbath event at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco with Lydia Hwang.  

• The kalimba B5 is ideal for those who do not want to be without an instrument as it fits into your pocket. aka Pocket Kalimba
• Fitted with five stainless steel tines mounted on a solid American cherry block, produces a bright, clear F-minor triad
• The sound of the instrument can be amplified by laying it on or sticking it onto a tabletop, drum or any other surface.
• All the notes harmonize with each other - everyone can play
• add a fitted Kalimba Softbag to protect your Kalimba while on the road.

 Kalimba B5, our smallest model, is fitted with five tines mounted on a solid American black cherry wood block. This compact size is perfect for the person who wants an instrument handy at all times.

Playing produces a bright, clear F-minor triad, creating a beautiful, harmonious sound for beginners and advanced players alike. And you can amplify the sound by placing the Kalimba on a flat surface, like a table or on top of a drum.

Tines are (generally) tuned: Ab, C, F, F, C

Solid American black cherry wood corpus
Measurements: 4 x 2.8 x 1.2 inch

add a fitted Bag to protect your Kalimba

• Bag reinforced with fiberglass
• Fully padded on the inside
• Adjustable shoulder-strap
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• Lightweight and durable
• Protect your Kalimba perfectly

• The Kalimba B7 is the ‘sister’ of the B9 and is likewise a small and handy instrument
• More resonance and vibration due to the deeper tones of the seven pentatonic C tuned tines
• Solid resonance corpus of American Cherrywood, that transmit the vibrations strongly into the hands
• For this reason, the B7 is especially favored by Therapists
• add a fitted Kalimba Softbag to protect your Kalimba while on the road.

The Kalimba B7 is a small, handy instrument fitted with seven tines mounted on a solid American black cherry wood block.

The deep tones of the pentatonically tuned instrument emit vibrations that are felt particularly strongly in the hands. This is one reason the B7 is especially favored by music therapists. Always in harmony, it’s also an easy instrument for beginners to play.

The tuning of the Kalimba B7 is pentatonic C.

Tuning of tines is: E, G, D, E, C, A, A

You can amplify the sound by placing the Kalimba on a flat surface, like a table or on top of a drum.

Solid resonant body of American cherry wood.
Measurements: 4.8 x 3.6 x 1.6 inch

Add a Bag to protect your instrument:

• Bag reinforced with fiberglass
• Fully padded on the inside
• Adjustable shoulder-strap
• Protect your sensual perfectly
• Lightweight and durable
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