KoTaMo Concert Monochord - Tanpura, Koto and Monochord
by feeltone
$1,950.00
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.
"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.
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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.
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
Simple Description: Small, light, and easy to play the Monolini is designed so anyone can pick it up and play, while also being suitable for concert performances. Use for body massage, sound bathing, sound mediation or to accompany singing.
Quality: Hand Crafted in Germany
Strings and Tuning: comes tuned in A, C, D or F, with 21 strings, bass-overtone-fifth
Monolini in C: 11 overtone strings in c`, 5 bass strings in c, 5 strings in fifth g. Combines energizing overtones with the deeper tones of an octave and fifth tuning. Rich overtones character tending to major.
Monolini in A: 11 overtone strings in a, 5 bass strings in A and 5 strings in fifth e (Tanpura tuning).Rich overtones character tending to minor.
Monolini in F: 11 overtone strings in f, 5 bass strings in F and 5 strings in fifth c (Tanpura tuning). This Monochord combines energizing overtones with the deeper tones of an octave and fifth tuning and, optional, melody. Vibration in abundance.
Monolini in D:11 overtone strings in d, 5 bass strings in D and 5 strings in fifth a (Tanpura tuning). This Monochord combines energizing overtones with the deeper tones of an octave and fifth tuning and, optional, melody. Strong bass with strong vibration.
This Monochord combines energizing overtones with the deeper tones of an octave and fifth tuning and, optional, melody. Spreads the sound gently and quickly from the area where it touches the body into the body itself. With its slightly rounded bottom and light weight, you can lay the monochord on your back, stomach or legs for sound massage.
What our customers are saying:
"I have been working with the Body Monochord from feeltone ( the previous Model of the Monolini Serie) since over 6 years in therapeutic settings as a Music and Sound therapist. The cliental I am working with are persons with severe multiple disabilities, dementia patients and persistent vegetative state patients.
The new Monolini Quint Monochord offer me to further extend these areas of application. What convinced me above all else was the exceptional structural shape of the new models. ( Monolini, Monolina). This shape allows me and my client to position the instrument easily and exactly onto the chosen part of the body, which is not possible with other kinds of body monochords.
Especially for people with severe multiple disabilities , who can not assume a normal laying down position because of their handicaps, it is important to be able to position the body monochord exactly at a chosen body space with ease.
This monochord will not slide when it is played, which will happen with other models that I did try out. The built of the Monolini/Monlina allows me to optimally play and place it on a variety of body sizes, forms and positions.
The Monolin Quinten monochord stands out with its brilliant sound. This small and lightweight monochord has an unusual large sound volume, which pleasantly surprised me. Because of its different tuning and variation of its string, it allows me to create different moods and effects with my clients.
The beautiful craftsmanship and wood of the instrument creates a wonderful 'look and feel' effect and haptic interactions. It is a joy and pleasure to work with this instrument.
I use the Monolini Quiten monochord in my treatments receptive and /or active depending of the needs of my clients.
The instrument is robust enough to allow my clients to actively play the monochord and create sounds that are deeply touching. The different strings allows the client to play a diversified and surprisingly multifaceted sound carpet. If you add little wooden sticks you can add even more variety, improvisation and sounds.
I also use the Monolin Quitenmonochord with Sound journeys, sound meditations, therapeutical chanting and singing. The Monlini Quitenmonochors is a truly small and strong Allrounder.”
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.
Simple Description: The singing chair with monochord backside enables a special full body full body experience of sound, vibration and sound massage. Easy to play and anyone can use it intuitively without any prior musical experience. Monchair effectively supports your therapeutic work bringing joy and delight.
Strings and Tuning: Monochord tuning: 18 overtone strings (d) and 22 bass strings (D) Tambura tuning: 10 sets of 4 strings (A d d D) repeated
Dimensions:
Fully assembled: 27,6 x 26 x 50 inches Package size : 52,4 x 25 x 8 inches Weight : 59 pounds (27 kg)
Features:
Weight capacity 330 lbs
Stable design, to avoid over-stimulation of the equilibrium through combining the effects of the vibration of sound with the movement of the chair (rocking, swinging)
Ergonomically designed seat
Interchangeable, firmly mounted seat covers
High adjustable neck rest
All surfaces are treated with organic oils
German designed and manufactured
Easy to assemble
Small transport volume
Materials: Cherrywood 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.
Additional: Approaching the chair with a gentle and supportive attitude can bring joy and healing to your client. The singing chair will captivate you with its elegant appearance and design. It is the perfect fit for a variety of locations, such as: modern offices, clinics, therapeutic facilities, private practices, wellness center and in your very own home.
Compare tunings : Monochord or Tambura
Tambura Tuning: If you string the strings evenly with your fingers you will create overtones which have rich harmonics. The tunes D d d A repeat 10 times in the 40 strings creating a rich sound environment. It embraces and holds you in a relaxing environment without any prior training. monchair with tambura tunings is great for places where the chair is exposed to new people all the time, who want to play and enjoy the Singing Chair with each other. Great to use in settings like offices, hotels, wellness and care facilities.
Monochord tuning: allows you to create a more nuanced play. The strings are tuned to D and the higher octave d. This allows the player more creative possibilities to excite the many finer and subtle overtones. You can vary the pitches and focus on the deeper tones in D which have more vibration or string d to create more overtones.
Reviews from our Monochord Chair Customers:
"The feeltone Monchord Singing Chair has served as an important instrument to the patients we serve at The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center.
There are numerous patients who have benefited from the breath glissando release sounds I use accompanied by the string glissando-from low to high and then absorption…where the strings resonate and saturate through the warm wood into the body. In a general way, this warm up takes only about five minutes and creates “flow” and a sense of “homeostasis” or “self integration” or “synchrony between the body-mind-spirit” as one of my pianist musician players often says.
There are two patients who have particularly benefited from the vibration...please go to our blog to read more about the study."
Claudia Dall, a speech therapist, tested our monchair for a year in her private practice on the island of Usedom. Here's what she had to say:
" I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Ingo, Martina and the team from feeltone that helped me realize my dream of finding an elegant, comfortable office chair and a versatile therapeutic sound instrument, all in one. Over the years, I have incorporated sound in my practice for tonal regulation, body awareness and sensory perception. monchair both doubles as an office space saver and a therapeutic vibrational treatment chair for my patients. Because of its space saving feature I am able to also use the overtone rich Monochord instruments while the client is in a seated position. Playing them monchair allows me to quickly get my clients into a relax state without the need to change position. The harmonious sounds support my work with more ease and brings joy to myself and my clients. They confirm this experience with their feedback and their radiant and beaming faces after each session. "
How to assemble the chair:
The chair comes with assembly instructions and we have a video:
