The koto, which was introduced from China during the Nara period, has been passed down through the ages and become a traditional Japanese instrument. This book begins by explaining the koto itself and what to prepare before playing it, then guides you through the process of actually playing. You'll learn about Hirajoshi, Nogichoshi, and a collection of Do-Re-Mi scale melodies, and you'll also be able to try your hand at classical pieces. 【Table of Contents】 Chapter 1: What You Should Know Before Playing the Koto 1. About the Instrument 2. About Necessary Equipment Chapter 2: What to Do Before Playing the Koto 1. Let's Prepare the Koto 2. Let's Tune the Koto Chapter 3: Let's Play the Koto 1. Let's Play with Our Thumbs Tako no Uta / Daruma-san ga Koronda / Oni-san Kochira / Kogane Mushi Sakura Sakura Edo Komoriuta Hanayome Ningyo 2. Let's Play Using Our Left Hand Hanakage Ureshii Hina Matsuri 3. Let's Play with Our Index and Middle Fingers 4. Let's Play with Various Fingers Usagi Chugoku Chiho no Komoriuta Kazo Uta Toryanse Arashi no Tsuki Azami no Uta Itsuki no Komoriuta Chapter 4: Hirajoshi Melody Collection Usagi Sakura Sakura Kazo Uta Tsuki no Sabaku Akai Kutsu Oedo Nihonbashi Chapter 5: Nogichoshi Melody Collection Chou Chou Kira Kira Boshi Takeda no Komoriuta Haru no Ogawa Oborozukiyo Koinobori Natsu no Omoide Kata Tataki Hamabe no Uta Akatombo Koyo Shiretoko Ryojo Shojoji no Tanuki Bayashi Chapter 6: Do-Re-Mi Scale Melody Collection Shiki no Uta Furusato Edelweiss Hana Satokibi Batake Jingle Bells Sanpo Greensleeves Kawa no Nagare no Yo ni Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana Chapter 7: Let's Try Classical Pieces Rokudan no Shirabe Chapter 8: Koto Care, Other Q&A 1. How to Store the Koto 2. Q&A