Ms. Que Banh

The #koto is a traditional #MusicalInstrument embedded in #Japanese culture, with a long history of #healing — an energy Takako Haggarty is harnessing for good.

The #musician teaches #children with #VisionImpairments and #disabilities how to play the instrument, helping students gain #MobilitySkills and improve #EmotionalRegulation.

She has volunteered at a #Brisbane special school, and aims to create a warm and welcoming space through the ancient sound.

https://amp.abc.net.au/article/104032342

#KidsWithDisabilities #GoodNews #MusicTeachers #Australia #AncientInstruments #AsianMastodon

Ancient Asian musical instrument helps empower children with disabilities

Koto musician Takako Haggarty works with a special school in Brisbane, to teach disabled students to play the instrument — helping them gain skills in mobility and emotional regulation.  

ABC News
Jul 4, 2024 at 6:40pmWeb
Show threadSeán FenianJul 4, 2024
@PhoenixSerenity I had the opportunity to try the koto once. I kinda liked it. I think in time and with practice, I could probably have learned to play one decently.

Whether I could still do so now is another question entirely.

(But the samisen breaks my brain. The constant retuning while playing as the strings stretch...)
Show threadMs. Que BanhJul 4, 2024
@zakalwe I would like to try learning to play a few ancient Asian instruments.