Attraction of Taisho Harp and Ocarina as popular musical instruments to start playing in old age.

Many people take up a musical instrument as a hobby in their old age. Music has a positive effect on physical and mental health, and it can also be a fun way to train your brain.
However, it is difficult to choose what kind of musical instrument to choose, isn't it? In this issue, we will introduce the features and attractions of the Taisho koto and ocarina, two popular musical instruments to start playing in old age.

<What is the Taisho koto?
The Taisho koto is a stringed instrument with a hollow wooden body, two to twelve metal strings, and a piano-like keyboard. The keys are held down with the left hand and the strings are plucked with the pick of the right hand.
It was invented in the Taisho era (1912-1926), hence its name.

The charm of the Taisho koto
The following points are the charms of the Taisho koto.

(1) The scale is easy to understand
The keys are marked with the scale of do-re-mi-fa-sola, making it easy for even beginners to grasp the pitches and play melodies easily.

(2) Beautiful tone
The wooden body and resonating rods resonate to produce a rich, soft tone. It has a Japanese feel that goes well with Japanese folk songs and children's songs.

(3) Various types
There are various types of Taisho koto depending on the number of strings, the shape of the body, and the number of keys. You can choose the one that best suits your taste and purpose.

<What is an ocarina?
The ocarina is a flute-shaped instrument made of ceramic or plastic. It is played by blowing into the holes,
The pitch changes depending on the number and position of the holes. It is a historical instrument that has existed since ancient times.

Attractions of the ocarina
The ocarina is attractive in the following points.

(1) Easy to start playing
The ocarina is small and light, making it easy to carry and store. It is also inexpensive, with beginner ocarinas available for less than 1,000 yen.

2) Gentle tone
The ocarina has a soft and warm tone. It has the effect of healing and moving the listener.

(3) Low degree of difficulty
The ocarina is basically just opening and closing the holes, so there is no need to learn fingering or breathing techniques.
In addition, many sheet music with musical scales is published, so even beginners can easily learn the tunes.

< Summary
The Taisho koto and the ocarina, both popular instruments to start playing in old age, have in common that they both have easy to understand scales, beautiful tones, and are easy to start playing.
Each also has its own unique characteristics and charms. Both instruments can be wonderful hobbies that will enrich your life in old age.

If you are interested in playing the Taisho koto or ocarina, please try Lesson Grid, an online music lesson service.
Lesson Grid is a service that offers one-on-one instruction from professional instructors.
You can take lessons from the comfort of your own home, and you can choose an instructor according to your level and objectives.
If you want to improve your Taisho koto or ocarina playing ability, this is a great opportunity to try it out.

See you again in the next blog.