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. 

• 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 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.  

Name: The Concert Monochord - Single Sided

Has the same tuning as the Monolina C but allows you to create more complex variations using it's bridges and longer strings.

Quality: Hand Made

Simple Description: Single-sided monochord suitable for solo play or for accompanying others. It’s also a wonderful accompaniment for overtone singing and meditation.

Strings and Tuning: The Concert is a 30 stringed, single-sided monochord with 20 overtone strings tuned in C, 5 in octave (C) and 5 in fifth (G).

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.  

Simple Description: The Pythagorean Monochord is suited for playing pure overtone spheres and can be used to demonstrate principles of mathematics and harmonics by inserting bridges.

Quality: Hand Crafted in Germany

Strings and Tuning: 25 blanc and 5 bass strings, tuned c / C.

Dimensions: 53 x 12 x 4 inches

Materials: Cherrywood and Ash

Includes: Tuner, tuning key, replacement strings.

Training:  Free 30 minute training via Skype.

Additional: Built to order, availability 7- 14 days after order received. Extra legs available on request.