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Roy Thomson


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Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
Post  Posted 29 Nov 2018 10:45 am    
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Susan has inspired me to revisit my Tone-oto compositions. Using the tuning for the Japanese Koto. Instead of the floating bridges the Steel Bar makes a fine substitute.
Link to listen;
https://picosong.com/wj52f

Pic of the acoustic instrument:


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Charlie McDonald


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Post  Posted 29 Nov 2018 10:57 am    
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That's beautiful, Roy. Beautiful tune, and there was a moment where I couldn't tell if you were pitch bending or using a bar. Very cool steel too.
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Roy Thomson


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Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
Post  Posted 29 Nov 2018 11:07 am    
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Charlie, the slurs and slides are created by Steel Bar movement.
This instrument was built for me by a neighbour/friend. The exotic woods and his time put it well over $3000. It is a real prize possession. Thanks for you nice comment.

Roy
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Charlie McDonald


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Post  Posted 29 Nov 2018 11:31 am    
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Beautiful all around, tone and looks.
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Susan Alcorn


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Post  Posted 30 Nov 2018 3:41 am    
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Ray, that is wonderful - I enjoyed it so much!
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Michael Greer


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Ontario, Canada
Post  Posted 30 Nov 2018 4:04 am    
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Roy

Very nice ...I was not aware of Tone -Oto

Always enjoy your posts
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Roy Thomson


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Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
Post  Posted 30 Nov 2018 5:04 am    
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Thanks all.
First off I called the instrument after the chap who made it. His name was Tony.
While Japanese Koto was the inspiration behind the building of the instrument I was also facinated by the souund of the Vietnamese Dan Bau. The Steel Bar can emulate that sound somewhat and combined with the Koto tuning intervals makes for a interesting musical experience. Smile
The following link may better explain:
https://picosong.com/wjjZ7
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Jerry Overstreet


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Louisville Ky
Post  Posted 30 Nov 2018 7:00 am    
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Beautiful Roy! Terrific sound. Hats off to your neighbor, builder of the instrument as well. Interesting concept.
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Roy Thomson


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Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
Post  Posted 30 Nov 2018 7:44 am    
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Hi Jerry!
I found it helpful to leave a space by skipping a string slot between 4 and 5. I use the 5 string for a lot of melody lines and the space gets me in there quickly. Smile See pic.


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